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February 17 Curriculum Mapping

Agenda
 * Curriculum Mapping and templates
 * Drafting maps by course/grade level

January 3

Agenda
 * Determine Curriculum Framework
 * Strands
 * Big Ideas/Enduring Understandings
 * Essential Questions

Wallingford CT Curriuculum Anoka-Hennepin MN Site Greece NY  Arts Curriculum site University of Alaska - Fairbanks site Photography Example

December 2
 * Objectives:
 * Draft Mission
 * Determine standards
 * Draft Framework
 * [[file:District Essentials (June2013).pdf]]
 * [[file:Non Core December 2013.pptx]]
 * Mission Examples
 * [[file:Dist145MissionLA.pdf]]
 * [[file:K-12 Science Mission updated 2013 .pdf]]
 * Framework Examples
 * [[file:K-12 LA Framework (January 2012) PDF.pdf]]
 * [[file:7Math Framework Draft #7 PDF.pdf]]
 * [[file:K-12 Frameworks(final) .pdf]] Social Studies

Agenda for September 23
 * Wiki training - how to edit and add content
 * Establishing a Foundation; Mission
 * What is the Purpose of our K -12  Program?
 * To Be - To Become... K -12 Mission Starting Point
 * District Essential Outcomes
 * [[file:District Essentials (June2013).pdf]]
 * Complete the essential questions about missions and beliefs
 * Determine curriculum framework
 * National Frameworks
 * Fine Arts Standards Update (Debbie DeFrain, Fine Arts Consultant)
 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation.png width="32" height="32" caption="FineArtsDDeF2013 ESU SDA.pptx" link="file:esusda/FineArtsDDeF2013 ESU SDA.pptx"]]
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:esusda/FineArtsDDeF2013 ESU SDA.pptx|Download]]
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 * Arts-Media is new with National Standards NCCAS
 * NE standards will be written for the following: Arts-Media, Arts-Visual, Dance, Music, and Theatre
 * Standards will not be assessed at the State level


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why do we have this program? **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We have a fine arts program:

To prepare students for a successful future by providing a creative learning environment in arts education which is essential in providing the students of District 145 a well-rounded education as well as a foundation on which to build a <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">life long appreciation of the arts. Students will become independent problem-solvers, creative thinkers and confident artists and performers.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Belief statement: All students can achieve to the highest level of their abilities & their desire
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What do we believe about the ability of all students to achieve in this program? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">What this belief means for the program: I t is the basic foundation for student success and self-confidence
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">What this belief means you will do: Know what it takes to help students be successful, and do whatever it takes to get students to that level; <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">teacher will create & provide <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">variety of experiences and learning opportunities to reach every student

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Belief statement: Each student will have a suitable, appropriately challenging role within the program in order to contribute to the whole
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How do we address <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">developmental needs of all students? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">What this belief means for the program: it is the basic foundation for student success and self-confidence, it provides students ownership in the process regardless of ability;
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What this belief means you will do: develops vital life skills (confidence, collaboration, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and responsible citizenship) by giving attainable goals

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Belief statement: Teacher’s role is to recognize academic, emotional, and social needs of each student in order to guide and foster their ability to <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">achieving the highest level of creation or performance as they are capable of by providing multiple opportunities
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What is the teacher’s role as a facilitator of the program? **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What this belief means for the program: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">This belief is important for students because: they know they can succeed in an emotionally safe environment that fosters students’ confidence to take risks to develop their talent and success
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">What this belief means you will do: We will champion the cause of our programs so students can excel

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Belief statement: they know what is expected/what <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">desired outcomes are; it is inclusive <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">to all styles of learners; provides quality feedback for students to move forward; offers students the ability to collaborate.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How is data used to inform program decisions? **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What this belief means for the program: several quality opportunities to showcase the student product (art/concert/ performances…)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What this belief means you will do: we will use the data to determine strengths and opportunities for improvement.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What do you want kids to be and to become from experiencing the program? **

> • Independent Problem Solvers > • Creative Thinkers > • Empathetic Citizens > • Quality Artists & Performers > • Appreciate their work and the work of others > • Confident artists & performers > • Collaborative artists & performers > • Critical thinkers > • Lifelong consumers & appreciators of the visual & performance arts > • Recognize & apply cross-curricular ties to the arts programs
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We want students
 * BE/BECOME