Curriculum & Alignment Institute
Overview
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development will provide training for district-based teams in Alaska in the implementation of effective curriculum management strategies. Regardless of a district’s current level of curriculum management, the Institute will assist districts in identifying next steps toward having manageable, locally informed, and efficiently-operating curriculum practices. The workshops are supported by the Alaska Comprehensive Center.
Objectives for the March Institute
• Revisit tenets of effective professional development for curriculum implementation.
• Explore specific strategies and schedules to facilitate professional development for curriculum implementation.
• Receive information the Department of Education and Early Development staff regarding the proposed English Language Arts and Mathematics standards.
• Receive information from The Alaska Comprehensive Center regarding a new online Statewide Curriculum Directory, a database of Alaskan districts’ adopted instructional materials, curriculum content area review schedules, and related documents.
Dates - March 8 & 9, 2012; at the BP Education Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd, Anchorage
Attendees The target audience members are individuals with the responsibility for district-level curriculum development. Ideally, districts would send a 2-3 person team. Districts may wish to include experienced teachers who will serve on a district team to development or revise curriculum or select materials for a specific content area. Participants should bring the electronic or binder copy of materials from the November institute with them. If needed, additional copies can be requested.
Registration There is no registration cost for the workshop. Travel costs are the responsibility of the district, and may come from school improvement funding or other applicable resources. For more information e-mail elizabeth.davis@alaska.gov or smccauleyak@gmail.com.
