An Explanation of the Curriculum Cycle
Six Year Curriculum Review Cycle
Purpose of Cycle |
1) Provides a logical sequence of activities for revising and updating curricula 2) Assures a consistent, scheduled examination of all areas in a six year cycle 3) Facilitates a K-12 perspective 4) Allows for controlled budgeting, limiting large adoptions to different years 5) Provides consistent input to the Board regarding curriculum renewal 6) Allows professional development to interface with the implementation of new curricula |
Overview of Cycles |
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Year 1 |
Awareness/Research |
Year 2 |
Development/Piloting |
Year 3 |
Integration/Revision |
Years 4-6 |
Implementation |
Year |
Focus |
Year 1 |
Year of Awareness: This year focuses on the research of best practices, review of existing programs, examination of vendor materials/presentations and site visitations. Specifically, this step allows the curriculum committee:
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Year 2 |
Year of Development: This year focuses on providing the committee with a closer look at programs determined to have potential for implementation. Specifically, this step involves:
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Year 3 |
Year of Integration: This step focuses on formally integrating the selected program into the targeted grades/areas. Specifically, this step focuses on:
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Years 4-6 |
Year of Implementation: The program is fully implemented with continued focus on student performance, best practices, state standards and common assessments. Renewal is an ongoing, dynamic process that creates opportunities for teachers, under the supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, to make appropriate changes and revisions if necessary and appropriate. |