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Know– Purpose of the Model Core Curriculum– Our Timeline and Action Plan– Expectations for aligning Model Core Curriculum
Essential Concepts or Skill Sets with our local standards and benchmarks
Understand– How the Model Core is a process, not necessarily a
document
Do– Identify gaps between essential concepts and skill sets
and our local curriculum
Why is Curriculum Important?
The State of Iowa and MCREL ‘s research ranks five school-level factors with the greatest impact on student learning:
1) a guaranteed and viable curriculum
2) challenging goals and effective feedback
3) parent and community involvement
4) a safe and orderly environment
5) collegiality and professionalism
Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
Guaranteed = Essential curriculum that we decide to teachViable = What is realistic for the amount of time available
What if we keep things the way they are?
If students take 14 subjects over the course of students’ school experiences, they would have to master 255 standards and 3,500 benchmarks.
The hours currently available would be approximately 9,000, but the hours needed would be 15,500. The k-12 sequence would need to expand to k-22.
Would we want 28 year olds in our classroom?
1. Need to sort out and identify the essential vs. the supplemental curriculum content– Essential – Things students have to know– Supplemental – Things students should
know
2. Identify that the essential content can be taught in the time available
3. The organizing, alignment, and sequencing of the content
DISTRICT’S CURRICULUM GOALS
What about the Model Core Curriculum?What is it? How does it affect us?
A state-wide effort to improve teaching and learning to ensure that all Iowa students engage in a rigorous and relevant curriculum that addresses the essential skills.
The Core Curriculum is…
Iowa Core Curriculum defines the most critical learning for all students.
Content Areas
– Literacy
– Mathematics
– Science
– Social Studies
– 21st Century Skills
www.iowamodelcore.org
What we have done so far…
Leadership – BLT, DLT, etc
Communities – Board, SIAC, CTE, Wellness, Preschool, etc.
Schools and Support Agencies – AEA, Talent Search, Extension Office, All Staff, etc.
Elements of the Core Curriculum
Content – Essential Skills that are Rigorous and Relevant
Instruction – Research Based Strategies (QAR, Read Aloud, PWIM, APL, DI, etc)
Assessment – Informal and Formal
The Core Curriculum provides…
Essential concepts and skills to make sure students reach Iowa’s Core Content Standards & Benchmarks.
Staff Responsibilities = PLC
• Be a life long learner
• Reflect on instructional practices
• Incorporate instructional practices that challenge students
• Use data and information to inform practice
• Communicate with parents and students
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Access and engage in professional development
Timeframe
2008-2009 2009-2013 2014-2015 & Beyond
Capacity Building
and
Preparation
Planning
&
Implementation
Full Implementation
for K-12
&
Continuous Improvement
Whiting CSD Timeline
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
And Beyond…
Capacity Building
and
Preparation
Curriculum Mapping
that is Horizontal,
Vertical, and incorporates
ITBS and ITED Data
Rigorous and Relevant
Curriculum
- - - - -
Acquisition
Application
Assimilation
Adaptation
Formal, Informal, and
End of Course Assessments
What must we do to prepare?
• Today, we must begin the alignment process by:– Assess gaps between Local Standards and
Benchmarks and the Model Core Curriculum Essential Content and Skill Set
• “Tomorrow”, we must:– Create uniformly formatted standards K-12 that
eliminate gaps previously identified– Develop specific rigorous and relevant activities
and opportunities for our students
How will we do this?
• All documents found at:– www.whitingcsd.org under “Curriculum: Iowa
Core Curriculum: Whiting Workshop”• Align Local and State Standards by analyzing
gaps in our local standards and the Model Core Essential Skills and Skill Set
Example• All documents created electronically • Information shared throughout the community
Example
http://www.iowamodelcore.org• Essential Skills and Concepts• Technical Assistance
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/674/714/ • FAQs
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1446/916/ • AEA Leaders
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1365/1157/ • Judy Jeffrey’s Podcast
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/854/1006/ • School Leader Updates
What Can You Do?
Non-Standardized Courses
• Fine Arts• Physical Education• World Languages• Career and Technical Education• Media• SPED