Elementary Best Practices Framework-NY |
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Theme
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Curriculum & Academic Goals
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District Level
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Continually revise standards-based curriculum map with input from stakeholders at all levels
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In higher-performing elementary schools, administration and teachers view changes to state standards as opportunities to examine and improve teaching and learning. The district encourages continual revision of the curriculum to the standards.
Curriculum decisions begin with discussions among groups of teachers representing each grade level in each content area. Results of their deliberations are shared with administration, and any new initiatives are followed up with appropriate training.
On Target
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Missing the Mark
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All members of the school community share a vision of and feel ownership of the academic goals
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Develop academic goals at the district level with little to no input form school and classroom levels
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All stakeholders have high expectations for student and school performance
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Expect that some students will not succeed in school
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Articulate curriculum in terms of standards-based outcomes
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Define achievement outcomes solely in terms of state test scores
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Continually refine curriculum based on teacher input and review of changes to state standards
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Review and revise curriculum rarely or sporadically
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