1. October 27, 2011 Norfolk Public Schools

2.  7:30 – 8:00 Overview of Curriculum Process  8:00 – 8:30 Q and A, Next Steps

3.  Building the framework  All about learning  Understanding the process ◦ 1. Study State Frameworks, Common Core ◦ 2. Design and Align Norfolk Standards ◦ 3. Integrate other components  Technology, Data Collection and Analysis  RTI, Differentiated Instruction  Special Education ◦ 4. Learning beyond the curriculum  connecting to interest, home  inspiring deeper understanding  encouraging curiosity, creativity, challenge

4.  What is curriculum? ◦ What students will know, understand and be able to do  Understanding by Design ◦ Planning Backwards ◦ Why assessment matters  WTT ≠ WSL  WSL ≠ WSI  WTT = WSG  Not about textbooks, buying materials ◦ 3 – 5 year + process

5.  Answering the big question: What should students know, understand and be able to do?  Curriculum committees  Assessment development  Writing Norfolk expectations  Deciding continuum pre-K – 6 ◦ Focus on content areas  Stage 1: Social Studies and Science, Mass Frameworks  Stage 2: Math and ELA, Mass Frameworks > Norfolk Learning Expectations

6.  Mathematics and English Language Arts  Norfolk Learning Expectations  Committees are in year 2  Product will be published online (projected Summer 2012)  Will include:  expectations  connect families to resources for children  Posting online for parent feedback  Presentation to School Committee

7.  Science and Social Studies  Committee formed with K-6 representatives  Determining grade level coverage of content  Investigating curriculum materials  Develop Learning Expectations document to match ELA and Math that is already published.  Draft publication: projected Summer 2012

8.  Backward Design unit planning  Common Grade-Level Assessments  Norfolk Learning Expectations (Science and Social Studies)  Continued refinement and exploration of enrichment opportunities

9.  Optics  Stock Market  Elections  Cell Theory  Astronomy  Technology  Physics  Languages

10.  Destination Imagination  Odyssey of the Mind  Robotics  Science Fairs  Math Teams