Curriculum Leadership The Central Figure is the Principal

Curriculum / Instruction  Defined as intended learning outcomes  Created by teachers, principals, testing, professional organizations, standards groups  The implementation of curriculum  Academic freedom to choose methods  Align with measurement strategies

Curriculum Development  Top down  Teacher to the top  Integrated tools The latter seems to work well if all leave their agendas at the door and meet to look at data and brainstorm suggestions to fix the problem areas… all can support consensus decisions

The Principal  Should know  Process of curriculum design  Process of curriculum assessment  Process of implementing intended learner outcomes  Process of engaging teachers to ensure that the intended learning outcomes are taught through instructional methods that work for the students… result in student success

Missouri Initiatives  Curriculum Frameworks  State Knowledge and Process Standards  Sample and Model materials  Senior Leader Training  Professional Development  Inclusion is decision-making  Criterion and Norm referenced Test

As a Principal You Must  Assess needs in your building and district  Be a Leader and a Team-Player on several teams  Central Administrative Team  District Level Team  Building Level Team  Have a knowledge base regarding the value of curriculum and purpose/function

Principal continued…..  Be able to plan and develop the structures needed to ensure that students succeed  Be able to plan and develop the structures needed to ensure that the success of your building contributes to the success of the district (goal alignment and common vision)

Principal continued….  Be positive  Believe all kids can learn…. Attitude is everything  Motivate faculty, staff, and students  Effectively evaluate programs and staff  Understand the politics and culture of change  Find the leadership approach that you are comfortable with