The work of evaluating, researching and selecting curriculum is done by a representative group based on the subject area/program being explored, reviewed or developed. The curriculum committee's composition may change in accordance with the phase of the cycle and the need for specialists.

 

 

Subject area/program curriculum committee representatives are selected on an annual basis. Representatives are based on the following:

• Interest, experience and expertise of the individual relative to the specific curricular areas are considered when selecting representatives.
• Representation from each campus is required as appropriate to the scope of work. Attention will be paid to balancing representation as needed.
• A building/district administrator/supervisor will serve on the committee, if applicable.
• As deemed appropriate, certified specialists in counseling, library media, technology, special education, reading,etc. will be consulted with and/or serve on the committee.
• The Assistant Superintendent and District Director of Curriculum & Instruction will oversee and coordinate activities of all curriculum committees.

 

1. Serve as a content and process specialist;
2. Contact local, state and national organizations for standards, goals, best practices;
3. Disseminate research data to committee members and assign reading to members, as appropriate;
4. Arrange school visits as needed;
5. Lead discussion groups on implications of research, as appropriate;
6. Invite other staff (technology specialist, reading specialist, librarians, etc.) to provide input as needed;
7. Seek out specialists, as appropriate, to provide input for professional discussion in the content area;
8. Work with administrator/co-chair to schedule and conduct meetings; 
9. Ensure the committee incorporates ways in which technology improves instruction in the content area;
10. Share responsibility for the timely completion of the products for the committee members, materials/textbook selection, professional development, and implementation;
11. Lead discussion on qualities in text/materials which are needed to support quality instruction;
12. Oversee evaluation and identification of materials recommended for adoption;
13. Examine issues related to differentiated instruction;
14. Co-lead any presentation to the Board of Education.

1. Coordinate plans for curriculum and program review
2. Serve as a process specialist
3. Establish parameters for the committee
4. Meet with the co-chairs regularly
5. Serve as ex-officio member of subject area committees
6. Submit information to the Curriculum Council and Board of Education for review;
7. Work with building administration to develop a budget that meets the needs of the curricular area;
8. Assist with coordination of professional development;
9. Establish the committee membership with the assistance of the Curriculum Council
10. Share responsibility for coordinating the products of the committee;
11. Contact appropriate parties to provide professional development as needed;
12. Assist with the contact of publishers to acquire materials as needed;
13. Provide the resources and data needed to complete the responsibilities of the committee.