7.03 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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Continuing curriculum study and development are necessary in order to ensure that the District meets the needs of the students in its schools.
Curriculum planning should be based on the educational philosophy and goals approved by the Board and the specific objectives developed by the staff and may include parent participation for each subject area and grade level. Such planning must also take into consideration the legal requirements for students in basic subjects.
To ensure improved instruction as a result of curriculum changes, there must be close coordination between new curriculum development and current instruction--and their evaluation. There must be coordination across subject areas and articulation of programs between grade levels. Implementation of new or revised curriculum must be closely coordinated with staff development programs.
The Superintendent/designee is responsible for authorizing curriculum studies and for establishing curriculum councils and advisory committees as needed.
The Board expects all professional staff to work together in evaluating the educational program and recommending additions and changes in courses, programs and instructional approaches. All staff members have a professional obligation to the educational program, including responsibility for working on curriculum committees. It is expected that the professional staff play an active role in curriculum development.
On an as-needed basis, the Superintendent will provide the Board with reports on the curriculum and on the work of curriculum committees and recommend courses and programs for adoption by the Board. |
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