As we start a new school year, I sat down to reflect on what the Curriculum goals are for the district for 2013-2014. I am posting my goals so that everyone knows and understands where we are heading in our practices to help improve student learning.
- Begin to utilize 6+1 Writing traits across the curriculum
- Continue to look at changes in instruction related to Common Core as we await Indiana's decision on this topic.
- Work with Science, Social Studies, and Related Arts teachers to examine how the literacy Common Core standards affect instruction.
- Rework the district writing prompts to reflect more analysis, informative, and explanatory styles of writing and less narrative, as prescribed by the Common Core standards.
- Begin looking at report card changes to reflect the Common Core standards.
- Work with administrators and teachers to support the RISE evaluation process through professional development with high quality instructional practices, assessment, and data collection and analysis.
- Use Twitter (@ENSCCurriculum), Weekly Notes, my webpage, and email to community with staff members more.
- Visit school sites more frequently in order to be available to answers questions and provide support.
I look forward to a fabulous year. Please let me know how I can help support you this year.
Becca Lamon
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