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)