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June 1, 2006

District Update Meeting. Comprehensive Curriculum and Submission of Locally Developed Curricula. June 1, 2006. Curriculum Timeline to Date. Model Curriculum Framework - May 2004 Districts submitted Options Form – June 2004 Use Comprehensive Curriculum Develop local curriculum for submission

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June 1, 2006

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  1. District Update Meeting Comprehensive CurriculumandSubmission of Locally Developed Curricula June 1, 2006

  2. Curriculum Timeline to Date • Model Curriculum Framework - May 2004 • Districts submitted Options Form – June 2004 • Use Comprehensive Curriculum • Develop local curriculum for submission • Workshops for developing Curriculum Management Plans – December 2004

  3. Curriculum Timeline • Management Plans submitted for review and feedback – February 2005 • Implementation • Monitoring • Professional Development • Improvement

  4. Curriculum Timeline • Curriculum delivered to districts – April 2005 • Districts implemented curriculum – August 2005

  5. Curriculum Timeline • Clarification of guidelines – October 2005 • Letter from Superintendent Picard • Expanded FAQs • Curriculum Feedback System – December 2005

  6. What Happens Next?

  7. School Year 2006-2007 • Comprehensive Curriculum will remain the same • Still in effect • District Option for Implementing CC • State’s Implementation Guidelines • Detail in Frequently Asked Questions

  8. Recommendations for Adjustments • Review District Improvement Plan • Examine data from state/unit assessments • Use teacher committees to build consensus for changes • Re-examine curriculum maps

  9. Communication of District Policies • Change cover sheets and document titles on CC when releasing district versions • Provide written district guidelines for implementation to LDE for posting to website

  10. Comprehensive Curriculum Revision Data to be collected from • External Review Report – December 31, 2006 • Teacher Feedback – October 31, 2006 • State Initiatives • High School Redesign • Access2 Guide for Special Populations • State Literacy Plan • Others

  11. Revision Timeline • Revision Process – March 2007 thru March 2008 • Release to Districts – April 30, 2008 • Implementation – School Year 2008-2009

  12. Revision vs. Original • Format same – units, activities, etc. • Course introductions with classroom usage guidelines • Possible changes • Order of units in some courses • Number of activities – additions/deletions • Modification of activities • Inclusion of literacy strategies • Other based on results of data received • Districts permitted to modify activities per existing guidelines

  13. Submission of Locally Developed Curricula

  14. Timeline for Developing Local Curricula • Submission to LDE – September 1, 2007 • Review Process – ends April 2008 • BESE Approval – May 2008 • Implementation – August 2008

  15. Format • Same as Comprehensive Curriculum • Guidelines for classroom implementation as an introduction to each course • Incorporation of activities into lesson plans • Use with special population students • Specific district guidelines

  16. Curriculum Intent Form • Due – July 1, 2006 • Indicate intent to • Use Revised Comprehensive Curriculum • Submit locally developed curricula • May indicate use of CC in some grades/content areas and develop others locally • Districts who submitted in first round must resubmit

  17. Questions and Answers

  18. Carolyn Sessions Carolyn.Sessions@la.gov 225-219-4535 1-877-453-2721

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