Curriculum development shall be an ongoing process in the District. Each curriculum area shall be reviewed, and revised where necessary, according to the timelines set out by the School Improvement Director. These timelines will provide for review of each curriculum area at least once every five years.
The School Improvement Director shall facilitate the Curriculum Coordinating Council in determining the most effective way for conducting research of the District's curriculum needs and a long‑range curriculum development program.
In making recommendations to the Board, the Curriculum Coordinating Council shall propose a curriculum that will:
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Fulfill the philosophy of the District;
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Gather information about the curriculum being taught and identify gaps;
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Articulates high achievement outcomes and components for courses of study from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve;
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Provide for the evaluation of the curriculum and implementation methods for attaining the expectations.
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Provide for the needs of vocational and college bound students;
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Include, if feasible, the course offerings requested by the students;
It shall be the responsibility of the School Improvement Director to keep the Board apprised of necessary curriculum changes and revisions and to develop administrative regulations for curriculum development and recommendations to the Board.
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