curriculum coordinators handbook 2011-12
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Handbook for Curriculum CoordinatorsTRANSCRIPT
Curriculum Coordinator
Handbook
2011 – 2012
St. Joseph School District: Educating Each Child for Success
Published by the
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................3
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department Directors ....................................5
2011-12 Board of Education C, I, & A Committee .........................................................6
Curriculum Council Members .........................................................................................6
Curriculum Coordinator Job Description.........................................................................7
2011-12 Curriculum Council Meeting Schedule .............................................................8
Curriculum Revision/Textbook Adoption Schedule ........................................................9
Curriculum Revision/Approval Process ..........................................................................11
Board CIA Committee Initial Questions..........................................................................12
Board CIA Committee Presentation Requirements .........................................................13
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................14
Appendices
SJSD Online Curriculum Checklist .................................................................................17
Item of Information ..........................................................................................................18
Item for Consideration .....................................................................................................19
Budget Request Form ......................................................................................................20
Department Improvement Plan ........................................................................................21
Title II Request Form (Eisenhower Form).......................................................................25
Title II Evaluation Form ..................................................................................................27
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department
Associate Superintendent and
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Cheri Patterson
Assistant Directors of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
Elementary Education Secondary Education
Brian Shindorf Dr. Jaime Dial
Assessment and Program Evaluation, K-12
Dr. Laura Nelson
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2011-12 Board of Education
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee
Chairman
Diane Watson
Committee Members
Dan Colgan Brad Haggard
Curriculum Council Members
Business/Marketing David Jordan
Communication Arts Tori Grable
Early Childhood Tammy Flowers
Elementary Shelley Nordquist
ESOL Gena Villegas
Family and Consumer Science Tracy Allen
Fine Arts K-6 Darren Verbick
Fine Arts 7-12 Kevin Griffin
Foreign Language
Gifted & Talented Kendra Nelson
Guidance and Counseling Cindy Crouse
Health/Physical Education K-6 Janet Moody
Health/Physical Education 7-12 Mike Buckler
Industrial Technology Ryan Stobaugh
Mathematics Angela Dorsey
RTI Coordinator Kerry Harvey
Science Jay Meyers
Social Studies Robert Nash
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Curriculum Coordinator Job Description
Job Goal: To help teachers translate curriculum and assessment goals and objectives into
meaningful learning experiences for each individual student in the district.
Performance Responsibilities: Curriculum and Assessment
Facilitate the development and design and implementation of curriculum, instruction,
and assessment ensuring the alignment to national/state standards
Be fiscally responsible, including being involved in budget decisions, ordering
materials, and inventory control
Evaluate content area curriculum using all available forms of data
Facilitate the development, design, and use of assessments as well as use the analysis
of results to drive instruction in the classroom.
Collaboration and communication with stakeholders
Collaborate and communicate with building staff and district administrators
Collaborate and communicate with other coordinators during and outside Curriculum
Advisory Team meetings
Assist district and building administrators in recruitment of qualified staff
Represent the content area with the Board of Education
Promote advocacy for department throughout community
Oversee student activities
Professional Development
Direct, develop, and design meaningful on-going professional development in their
content area
Attend content area workshops, conferences, meetings as a representative of the SJSD
and in order to stay abreast of new developments in their content area.
Participate in SJSD training related to the position of coordinator
In addition to these duties, the job of the coordinator may also include other duties as assigned by
the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Division and may fall outside of the contract day.
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Curriculum Council Meeting Schedule
2011 - 2012
Date Location Time
September 28
BOE Conference Room
1:30-3:30
October 26
Webster PD Room
1:30-3:30
November 21
Webster PD Room
1:30-3:30
December 5
Webster PD Room
1:30-3:30
January 25
Webster PD Room
1:30-3:30
February 14
Webster PD Room
1:30-3:30
March 21
Webster PD Room
1:30-3:30
April 11
Webster PD Room
1:30-3:30
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Curriculum Revision/Textbook Adoption Schedule
Course/texts/resources Year Last Adoption
Technology and
Support Materials
K-12 Health 2011-12 2003-04
K-12 Music 2011-12 2004-05
K-12 Mathematics 2011-12 2004-05 writing curriculum
PE K-12 2011-12 2004
ACT Prep 2011-12 2005-06
Add'l texts re class enrollments
Freeze on Textbook Purchasing
K-12 Science 2012-13 2005-06 writing curriculum
K-12 Mathematics 2012-13 2004-05
Add'l texts re class enrollments
K-12 Science 2013-14 2005-06
Gifted K-12 2013-14 2005-06
Add'l texts re class enrollments
Social Studies K-12 2014-15 2006-07 writing curriculum
Foreign Language 7-12 2014-15 2006-07
K-12 Art 2014-15 2006-07
Add'l texts re class enrollments
Social Studies K-12 2015-16 2006-07
CA K-12 (including journalism) 2015-16 2008-09 writing curriculum
Add'l texts re class enrollments
CA K-12 2016-17 2008-09
Family Foods/Nutrition 2016-17 2007-08
World Foods 2016-17 2007-08
Computer Apps II 2016-17 2007-08
Child Adult Teen 2016-17 2007-08
Child Development 2016-17 2007-08
Cadet Training 2016-17 2007-08
Career Pathways 2016-17 2007-08
Business Law 2016-17 2007-08
Business Math 2016-17 2007-08
Oral Interpretation 2016-17 2007-08
Comp. Drama 2016-17 2007-08
Debate & Speech 2016-17 2007-08
MS Speech 2016-17 2007-08
Theater 2016-17 2007-08
Stagecraft 2016-17 2007-08
Metals I & II 2016-17 2007-08
Woodworking I & II 2016-17 2007-08
Video Sp Production 2016-17 2007-08
Personal Finance 2016-17 2007-08
Consumerism 2016-17 2007-08
Accounting I & II 2016-17 2007-08
Add'l texts re class enrollments
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Curriculum Revision/Textbook Adoption Schedule (Continued)
Course/texts/resources Year Last Adoption
Technology andSupport
Materials
International Business 2017-18 2008-09
Computer Apps & Keyboarding 2017-18 2006-07
Web Design 2017-18 2008-09
E-Business 2017-18 2008-09
Family Living 2017-18 2008-09
Career & Family Leadership 2017-18 2008-09
Fashion & Fabrics I & II 2017-18 2006-07
Digital Communications 2017-18 2008-09
Marketing I & II 2017-18 2008-09
Marketing Internship I & II 2017-18 2008-09
Housing & Interior Design 2017-18 2008-09
Home Maintenance 2017-18 2008-09
Power Mechanics 2017-18 2008-09
Audio-Video Editing 2017-18 2008-09
Guidance & Counseling 2017-18 2009-10
Add'l texts re class enrollments
K-12 Mathematics 2018-19 2011-12 writing curriculum
Preschool 2018-19 2010-11
Add'l texts re class enrollments
K-12 Health 2019-20 2011-12
K-12 Music 2019-20 2011-12
K-12 Mathematics 2019-20 2011-12 2020-21
PE K-12 2019-20 2011-12
ACT Prep 2019-20 2011-12
Add'l texts re class enrollments
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Curriculum Revision/Textbook Adoption Schedule
Curriculum Revision/Approval Process
WHO INITIATES
Teachers, State Mandate, Students, Parents Advisory Committee,
Board of Education, Coordinating Board of Higher Education,
Community Advisory Council, Administration, Coordinators
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT
DIVISION
(Director of CIA, Assistant Directors of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator)
RESEARCH
(Course Initiator and Curriculum Coordinator)
Results from Data Consult and Needs Assessment, Rationale, Projected
Population, Support from other groups, Value to students, Required/Elective,
Cost (curriculum development, personnel, materials, etc.), Effect on other
disciplines, Supportive research or information, Impact on College/Tech Bound
REVIEW OF PROPOSAL
Curriculum Coordinator to Departmental Staff
Feasibility, Staffing, Finance, Schedules, Facilities
Visit with Board C, I, and A Committee
PRESENTATION TO CURRICULUM COUNCIL
Curriculum Coordinator presents Item of Information
Council votes on proposal if new course
NOT APPROVED
Proposal can be appealed to
CIA Division
IF APPROVED
Coordinator forms Writing
Team to produce online
guide
Curriculum Guide and
Textbook selection proceeds
through design process to
achieve BOE approval
When completed:
CAT Assigned
Curriculum Guide and Textbook Selection proceeds to
CATBoard CIA
IF APPROVED
Curriculum and Textbook selection moves to full BOE for approval
Item for Consideration to BOE Secretary
Resource orders
due to CIA
office
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Board Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee
Initial Curriculum Writing Questions
Coordinator addressed questions:
1. What course is being revised?
2. Why is the course being revised?
3. What is unique about this course?
4. Why would a student want to take this course?
5. What is the philosophy of the department?
6. How will the curriculum team be assembled?
7. How will technology be integrated within the course?
8. How will the course align with local, state, and national standards?
9. What types of activities and resources are necessary for full implementation of the
course?
Board addressed questions:
1. What do you see as important to the revision of this course?
2. How do you see students being actively involved in this course?
3. What should be the appeal of this course to upper level students?
4. How should this course engage lower level students?
5. How do you see this course preparing our students to be productive members of the
community?
6. How does the board see the role of this course preparing students for life after k-12
schooling?
7. How do you believe the community will respond to this course?
8. What do you believe should be the role of technology with this course?
9. What types of post secondary career opportunities are available in our area relative to
this course?
10. How do you see this course meeting the needs of diverse background students?
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Board Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee Presentation Requirements
The Board Members Want to Know…
1. How is the new curriculum different from the one in place?
2. Name the WOW of the new curriculum.
3. Why would anyone want to take this course? (If an elective)
4. If the course was not required, why would someone want to take it?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. In what format must a curriculum guide be written?
A. There is an Excel template which must be used when writing curriculum. Please contact
Rusty Schneeflock to secure the electronic template.
Q. What if I have items that don’t fit the Excel parameters?
A. Any attachments that you might wish to add to your curriculum guide must be in PDF
format. Links can be established for some items, ie. PowerPoint presentations or web
addresses. Please contact TMC for additional information.
Q. I have specific hardware and software purchases I want to make that will enhance my
new curriculum. What should I do?
A. All hardware and software purchases must first go through Rusty Schneeflock, who will
review all materials to ensure it is compatible with district hardware/software. He will
then contact the C, I, and A Division for their approval before proceeding to Rick
Hartigan for budget consideration. The Technology Budget is determined before January
1, so all hardware/software needs must be communicated with Rusty well in advance of
this date.
Q. When do I submit my budget requests for the next year?
A. All budget requests are due to the C, I, and A Division by March 1. Forms are in this
handbook as well as electronically by request (Rhonda Hoselton).
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Appendices
SJSD On-line Curriculum Checklist ..................................................................................17
Used to insure all components are included in the curricula
Item of Information .............................................................................................................18
Used to introduce projected curricula adoption to Curriculum Council
Item for Consideration ........................................................................................................19
Used to recommend curricula adoption to Board of Education
Budget Request Form ..........................................................................................................20
Used to request funds from Curriculum Department – due by March 1 each year
Department Improvement Plan Form ...............................................................................21
Used to coordinate professional development and plan of work – due by April 1
Title II Request Form ..........................................................................................................24
Used to request Title funds from Curriculum Department for professional development
Title II Evaluation Form .....................................................................................................26
To be turned in to Curriculum Department after professional development completed
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SJSD Online Curriculum Checklist ( X - Check When Complete )
Course: *Website
Location
Coordinator
Approval
Reviewer
Approval Comments
A. General
1. Executive Summary
Attachment 1
2. Subject Area Goals for Graduates
3. Courses Offered K-12 (list or flowchart)
4. Philosophy/Rationale
5. Writing Team with Community / Student
6. Implementation Plan
B. Course Specific
1. Course Description
2. Prerequisites
3. Course Text Resources
4. SOS (Scope on Sequence / Curriculum
Map) SOS Attachment
5. Cross Referencing Chart to Show-Me
Standards Attachment 2
6. State / National Standards Attachment 3
7. As needed Attachment 4
8. As needed Attachment 5
C. Curriculum Design
1. Measureable Objectives
2. Activities (Differentiated Instructional
Strategies)
3. Assessments (Variety including
Performance-Based and DOK)
4. Internal Alignment
(ObjectiveActivityAssessment)
5. Activities show Grade-Level
Articulation
D. References to Equity, Career Ed.,
Technology
1. Gender Fairness
2. Disabilities Fairness
3. Ethnicity
4. Technology
5. Career Education/Workplace Readiness
E. Other Details
1. Curriculum Approval Page
2. Revision Date
The components of this curriculum ARE / ARE NOT complete for CAT approval.
Date: _________________________ Reviewer:________________________________
This curriculum is approved for final publication. (Signed by Coordinator and Director.)
Content Coordinator: _____________________________ Date:__________________________
Curriculum Director: _____________________________ Date:_________________________ __
BOE C, I, A Committee Chair:______________________ Date:_________________________
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Board of Education Item of Information
Topic:
Background Information:
Administrative Recommendation:
Contact Person:
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Board of Education Item for Consideration
Topic:
Background Information:
Fiscal Note:
Administrative Recommendation:
Instructional Impact:
Contact Persons:
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Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
Budget Requests
2011-2012
Discipline Level Description Code Ranking Cost
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Departmental Improvement Plan – Part A
Overview
Director ________________________
Department Leader Date
Describe the primary focus of the department’s improvement efforts for the current school year.
Describe the primary focus of the department’s improvement efforts for the upcoming school
year.
Describe parent involvement if applicable.
Describe recruitment and retention of high quality staff if applicable.
Describe impact of your department on student achievement.
Please attach an organizational flowchart of your department’s governance structure used to
write the Departmental Improvement Plan.
No.
DIP Measurable Objectives
One should impact student achievement
MSIP Standard
Correlation
Number(s)
of BOE Goal/Strategy
I
II
III
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SAMPLE Departmental Improvement Plan – Part B
Objectives – Strategies – Action Steps – PD Plan
Department: Health Services Updated for school year:
No.
DIP Objective (One objective per page.)
MSIP Standard
Correlation
Number(s)
of BOE Goals
Health services will maintain a priority for the nutritional
and physical health of children (found on page 6 of CSIP
booklet).
8.12
(Found in MSIP
4th
Cycle
Manual)
1.4.5
(Found in
CSIP Booklet
p. 6)
No.
Departmental Strategies
Funding
Source
Person
Responsible
Date to
Implement
Date to
Complete
Chosen by the department to meet
the objective.
Action Steps
Action Steps to
Implement Strategy:
Action
Step #
Funding
Source
Person
Responsible
Date to
Implement
Date to
Complete
Chosen by the department to meet
the strategy.
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Professional Development Plan PD Activities to Accomplish Strategies & Action Steps
Date Name of Activity Description Budget Projection
& Funding
Source
PD
Implementation
Evaluation
If applicable to
implement DIP
Leader’s Comments:
Director’s Signature: ______________________ Leader’s Signature: _________________________
Submitted to Superintendent’s Council: ________________________
Deadline April 1, 2011
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Evaluation for Title II Funds
School:
Please complete the evaluation form for each activity completed through Title II and return to the
Curriculum Department as soon as possible to complete the grants for this year.
Number of Activity Type (please refer to the activity number on the right hand corner of your
original application.) Activity #
Was this a building or district level activity:
Core subject areas:
Number of public participants:
Number of non-public participants:
By what specific measurable objective was this activity this evaluated?
Results:
Total number of participants for this activity:
Estimated number of students affected: