CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY

PRIORITY OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES

PRIORITY OBJECTIVES	TARGET 08-09	CURRENT OR 07-08	DIVISIONAL STRATEGIES	SBE GOAL
Create a new model for content standards with multiple internal and external stakeholders including a plan for defining essential standards and a plan for creating effective tools for the integration of content areas by October 2008.	Click Here for Access to Plan starting Oct 08	New Plan	Build a strong consensus on the definition of essential standards as well as a convincing rationale for the work. Identify possible challenges that may be presented and develop strategies to mitigate those challenges. Establish a professional development sub-plan for DPI Staff that builds knowledge and skills to create essential standards.	1.1 1.3 2.4
{Goals contingent upon plan above} All prioritized subject areas will be defined by essential standards that have been fully vetted internally and externally by multiple experts and stakeholders.	100%	0	Develop working groups including diverse stakeholders with the goal of identifying essential standards for each content area and/or cluster of content areas. Map interdisciplinary relationships between content standards and develop tools that facilitate purposeful integrated instruction. Design tools, instructional materials, methods and sessions that build understanding and skill in using essential standards to raise student achievement. Collaborate regularly and closely with Accountability to ensure that assessments give a reliable and valid picture of the increasing depth and specificity of student knowledge and skill.	1.1
{Goals contingent upon plan above} A K-12 writing assessment system will be designed to set an ambitious standard for the developmental arch of student writers as vetted by multiple experts and stakeholders.	K-12 model and grades 4 & 7 pilot	0	Involving stakeholders to help drive the process, build a strong consensus on the definitions of Writing Across the Curriculum as well as a convincing rationale for the work. Identify possible challenges it may present and develop strategies to mitigate those challenges. Establish a professional development sub-plan for DPI Staff that builds knowledge and skills in Writing Across the Curriculum. Develop a writing model for K-12 and a pilot for grades 4 & 7 that includes local writing samples and authentic writing tasks using cross-functional teams within the agency. Develop communication plan that includes professional development and informational briefs on the writing pilot for grades 4 and 7 teachers. Use feedback from the grades 4 & 7 pilot to inform K-12 writing model.	1.1

DIVISIONAL CORE ACTIVITIES

CORE ACTIVITIES		SBE GOAL
1	Develop content standards that incorporate 21st Century Skills to improve achievement for all students	1.1, 2.1
2	Develop and acquire supplemental materials and resources that are aligned with 21st Century standard course of study and are accessible for all students	1.1, 2.4
3	Develop and promote effective practices and instructional strategies for delivery of NCSCOS	2.1, 2.4
4	Provide leadership, expertise and advocacy to internal and external partners relevant to NCSCOS and technology/media programs	2.4
5	Inform, analyze and assist with the development, communication and implementation of State Board of Education and legislative policy	All
6	Research, interpret, facilitate development of, and communicate policy, statute, and SCOS implementation for a variety of stakeholders	2.4
7	Comply with federal and state grants, and program requirements	5.3
8	Create and/or collaborate in the development of and monitor the progress of a formative assessment system	1.2, 2.2