1. Curriculum Presentation
Talk about background, qualifications & expertise……
Curriculum Presentation
Dr. Amy Warke
Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Instruction

2. Purpose of Meeting
Develop common understandings around curriculum and instruction
Correct misinformation
Increase transparency
Introductory notes.

3. Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development Philosophy
Awareness
Development
Implementation
Refinement
Sustainability
Flossmoor 161 Timeline
Discuss buy-in. Schedule, how this is being accomplished….

4. Where we were……. Illinois Learning Standards 1997
Inch deep and mile wide-coverage
ISAT
Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

5. Where are we going? Common Core State Standards
English Language Arts & Math
Soon to be Released: Next Generation Science Standards
Social Science Standards
June of Need to be prepared for PARCC in Recommendations to have teach for a full year prior to next generation tests. Demands of the common core, shifts and changes in instructional practices

6. How is learning and teaching changed with the CCSS
Conceptual Understandings
Focus on process not getting the right answer
Incorporating 8 Mathematical Practices
ELA-Close Read, Informational Text, Writing
Depth of Knowledge

7. How do we measure? Currently ISAT 2014 PARCC Assessment Local Data MAP
Common Assessments
A list of procedures and steps, or a lecture slide with media.

8. ACE Program Clarifications
Previous Services
Current Services
“Up-leveling”

9. Curriculum Mapper Software
Collaborative Learning, Inc.
Initial Cost: $60,985.00
4 year subscription, $15, per year
Benefits of software
Areas of opportunity
Conclusion to course, lecture, et al.

10. Flossmoor School District 161
21st Century Learning
Flossmoor School District 161
Organizing and Managing
School-Wide Data
Implement
Common Core
Develop
Common Assessments
Alignment of Data and Instruction
Investigate Homework and Grading Practices
Communicate and Manage Initiatives