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Administrator Leadership Academy. Curriculum and Instruction. Sheila Smith-Anderson. 2014. Cultural Responsiveness DIFFERENTIATION Customized instruction for each student Standards–based Curriculum. The Instructional Core. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK.
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Administrator Leadership Academy Curriculum and Instruction Sheila Smith-Anderson • 2014
Cultural Responsiveness DIFFERENTIATION Customized instruction for each student Standards–based Curriculum The Instructional Core CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK The Curriculum and Instruction Office will…. Implement the district-wide instructional focus of differentiation through the SLPS Literacy Model. Work with cluster level instructional/leadership teams to improve teaching and learning for all students. Work with schools to identify, learn, use, and monitor effective evidence-based teaching practices to meet the needs of each student. Design specific, targeted professional development to support the learning goals identified in the District Accountability Plan and individual School Improvement Plan. Provide expert content area support to the schools. Curriculum & Instruction – Building Capacity to Improve Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Instruction Sheila Smith-AndersonCurriculum and Instruction June Bodeman Secretary Mia Carpenter Mathematics Curriculum Specialist Esther Palsenberger ELA Curriculum Specialist Vacant Mathematics Curriculum Specialist Judine Keplar ELA Curriculum Specialist Margaret (Leanne) White AIM for Fitness Project Director Scott Deppong Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Tracy Bednarick Science Curriculum Specialist GegiMara Ra-El Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Dr. Susan Raney Science Curriculum Specialist Natasha Mitchell PD Instructional Technology Specialist Nicole Roberts PD Instructional Technology Specialist Vacant MyLearningPlan Administrative Assistant Vacant Visual Arts/Springboard Curriculum Specialist Colleen Patrick PD Instructional Technology Specialist Kaye Harrelson Music Curriculum Specialist Bill Trefts Music Technician Michelle Jones Gifted & Talented Coordinator Gail Mathews Data Specialist Karen Muhammad Gifted & Talented Clerk Tom LaRosa School Psych Examiner
The Role of the Curriculum Specialist • Model • Observe • Give descriptive, constructive feedback • Support school improvement efforts -- work with cluster assigned schools in the improvement efforts of teaching and learning • Provide resources • Provide individual and collective professional development • Provide expert content and process knowledge • Ensure fidelity of the written curriculum • Ensure fidelity of the district adopted curricular material • Build teacher capacity • Use data to drive decisions The role of the supervisor is NOT: • Evaluation
New Curriculum Pacing Guides • Aligned with Missouri Learning Standards • Writing curriculum for K-8 to accompany reading standards • Balanced Literacy • Migrate from basal text to meet rigor of Missouri Learning Standards • Text-based; mentor texts • All content areas K-12 • In some content areas, the Content Level Expectations are included
District Agreed Upon Processes and Non-Negotiables • Use of District Curriculum and Pacing Guides • Use of the Instructional Cycle • Lesson Planning with Differentiation • Black Board Configuration • SLPS Literacy Model • Total Participation Techniques • Marzano Teaching Strategies • Classroom Management System for Class and School • Conflict Resolution or Behavior Management System • System for Building Community
Contact Information Thank you for your time and attention. sheila.smith-anderson@slps.org 314-345-4486 (office) 314-393-6326(district cell)