Framework

Jean's model of the contents of a comprehensive framework District Curriculum Framework: Potential Elements a. Title page: Adoption document statement, backed by acknowledgements page b. Executive Summary
 * I. **** Title and Preface **

a. Purpose of this section: To briefly state the overall vision and mission of the school district and what the shared values are that guide the curriculum development of the whole district. These are the big picture concepts that should preface every curricular area’s documents b. Components: i. Vision statement—(with graphic image) ii. Mission statement—with link to Strategic Plan documents iii. Core Values—with link to Strategic Plan iv. Note: These should be easily found on web page and identified as Vision, Mission and Core Values
 * II. **** Vision, Mission and Core Values **

a. Purpose of this section: To describe the underlying philosophy behind the instructional practices that are effective in helping students to comprehend and interpret what they read, hear, view b. Components: //i.// Summary of overall philosophy—//less than 150 words// //ii.// IFL philosophy and Principles of Learning—//graphic image and/or bulleted list, linked to more information on website and at IFL website// iii. Cultural Relevance
 * III. **** Instructional Philosophy/Guiding Principles **

a. Purpose of this section: This explains what the fundamental goals of the district’s curriculum and instructional programs shall enable student to do or be. b. Components //i.// A picture in words of our graduating students--Policy 6110 (list of goals for students) //1992…revision necessary to bring into line with 21st century skills?// ii. Graduation requirements
 * IV. **** Student Performance Expectations or Goals for Student Learning **

a. Purpose of this section: To define and explain what the standardized structure of the curriculum documents will be, and what areas of student learning the content will focus on. b. Components (descriptions of) i. Content Standards 1. National, State and Local ii. General curricular goals 1. I.e. scientific processes, literacy & knowledge of literature, mathematical, computational, conceptual & problem solving, etc. iii. K-12 Articulation by subject iv. Year at a glance by grade level (PreK-5) v. Units of study vi. Model Lessons vii. Curriculum mapping/course catalogs/content maps viii. Assessments 1. Initial, Formative, Interim and Summative 2. Standardized (?)—//link with testing calendar?//
 * V. **** Curriculum Components and Content **

a. Purpose of this section: to set out the expectations for teachers and administrators in delivering the curriculum and the processes of aligning the written curriculum with the taught curriculum i. Policy statements (#?)
 * VI. **** Staff Expectations (Delivery of Instruction?) and Alignment of Curriculum **

a. Purpose of this section: To define the district’s obligation for professional development to support instruction and to outline what that includes b. Components i. Policy statements (#?) ii. i.e. analysis of student performance results, use of technology in instruction, instructional strategies to enhance student performance, etc. iii. Specific training offered 1. i.e. Disciplinary Literacy, CFC coaches, Pro-Pay classes, etc
 * VII. **** Professional Development **

a. Purpose of this section: To define the district’s obligation to provide the necessary funding and resources that align with the instructional goals and to define the teachers and administrators responsibilities in regard to resources. b. Components: i. General statement ii. Policies
 * VIII. **** Instructional Resources **

a. Purpose of this section: To define how the curriculum has been developed and how it will be assessed in a continuous improvement cycle, as well as the adoption cycle for resources. b. Components i. Historical context of curriculum audit, etc and it’s implications for future assessment of the curricula for alignment and rigor ii. Calendar of adoptions including all curricular areas
 * IX. **** Curriculum Development and Assessment Cycles **


 * X. **** Glossary of Terms **