Mini-Conference Georgetown, KY

District Information Diocese of Covington 38 schools – 29 elementary, 9 secondary Boone County region St. Henry District HS 5 “feeder” schools Needs Curriculum alignment (vertical & horizontal) Teacher resources (networking)

Project Description Outcomes Implement process for on-going curriculum improvement Reinforce curriculum as work-in-progress, never finished Open dialogue among teachers Develop support network, including resources from IHEs

Project Description Curriculum Alignment Process - Science Teachers describe concepts currently taught in curriculum Committee collects descriptions, identifies concepts for modifications/updates Teachers decide on presentation to students, assessment, & resources needed Committee compiles into “Working Curriculum Document”

Project Description Teacher Conference Day Presentation of activities to aid instruction of concepts Presentations by college faculty, select other teachers Non-consumable materials needed for all activities provided to each school in attendance Equitable distribution of technology – probes for implementation of activities

Early Successes & Hindrances Successes Support from administration Dedicated, hard-working committee Hindrances Lack of guidance by administration Minimal understanding of curriculum development “Your scope is too broad…”

IHE Relationship Dr. Bradley Sieve, NKU Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics Partnership Experiences Prior contact with committee members Chemistry Alliance, demonstration resources Supportive, knowledgeable, well-connected Helped to understand curriculum planning & alignment process Located resources (both human and material)

Project Evaluation PIMSER-developed surveys (pre- and post-) Use of newly aligned curriculum Effectiveness of suggested activities/assessments Use of provided technology (probeware)

PEP Process Evaluation Pros PEP staff support Readily available, informative, extremely helpful Information Dissemination Always felt informed of expectations, duties, and progress Cons Delay of start date frustrated committee members Selection of district to submit PEP application Suggestion: Select district, then distribute information and meet to discuss plans one-on-one

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