603.03 R1 - Curriculum Development and Adoption Cycle

The following is a recommended reference for the school district to consider curriculum development and adoption:

Year One

• Review standards/benchmarks, along with level I and II
• Review research, current trends and practices
• Review trend line assessment data
• Bring in speakers, attend conferences – if money is available
• Develop and carry out action plan
• Identify needs of students, department, and materials
• Review assessments and revise as needed
• Work on action plan and annual goals

Year Two

• Preview materials that meets the needs of students and teachers
• Selects materials
• Administer assessments and analyze data
• Work on action plan and annual goals

Year Three

• Implement material and monitor usage
• Review current research
• Administer and analyze assessments
• Set action plan and annual goals
• Review MCGF Infusions

Year Four

• Implement material and monitor usage
• Modify materials as needed
• Review current research
• Administer assessment and collect data
• Set action plan and annual goals

Year Five

• Evaluate assessment procedure
• Review current research
• Review philosophy
• Reevaluate departmental needs
• Continue to monitor materials use
• Administer and analyze assessments
• Set action plan and annual goals

Year Six

• Monitor materials use
• Administer and analyze assessments
• Set action plan annual goals
• Prepare for year one

 

 

(October 1, 1984; April 17, 1989; July 15, 1991; June 20, 1994; May 17, 1999; July 7, 2003; July 16, 2007; July 9, 2012; January 19, 2015; October 21, 2019)