Curriculum

Grade-Level Content Expectations

•We have developed “grade-level content expectations” for mathematics, communication arts, science, and social studies. 

•These expectations will form the foundation—the “measurable learner objectives”—for a soon-to-be-developed model state curriculum.

Why?

To comply with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

–To provide support and specificity for local curriculum development

How?

–Writing committees prepare first draft (Aug-Dec '02)

–Review committees offer feedback (Nov-Dec '02)

–Writing committees revise (Dec-Feb '03)

–Educators across state review second draft (via professional meetings, Web, mailings, etc.) (Mar-Apr ’03)

–Writing committees revise again (Apr-Aug '03)

Who?      

Writers and reviewers from all regions of the state and representing diverse perspectives are involved.

–Representatives from teacher and administrator professional organizations (e.g., AFT-MO, MNEA, MSTA, MAESP,

     MAMSP, MASSP, MASCD, MASA) are part of the review committees.

–We want as many voices as possible!

Writing and Review Team Members

When?

Develop and revise in 2002-2003

–Send to US Dept. of Education in August 2003

–Prepare final form for dissemination in August 2003

Begin professional development in Spring 2003

Next steps

Comprehensive professional development to support implementation 

–Current test refinement/refreshment

Math—grades 4, 8, 10 

Communication Arts—grades 3, 7, 11

–New test construction

•Math—grades 3, 5, 6, 7

•Communication Arts—grades 4, 5, 6, 8

Questions/Comments?

Contact:  Dr. Sharon Ford Schattgen - Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment - 573-751-2625