Curriculum Alignment with Grade Level Expectations (GLEs)

Noteworthy Perspectives: Keeping the Focus on Learning
In addition to an introduction that sets the stage, this publication is comprised of three chapters: Setting Expectations for Learning, Creating Standards-Based Learning Experiences, and Gathering Evidence of Learning.

This issue of Noteworthy can help local educators keep the focus on learning by developing a clear, specific, and complete view of what students are to learn and ensuring that curricula, instruction, and assessments are aligned with standards and focused on learning.

This journal provides key points for unit planning and for using standards-based classroom assessments.
http://www.mcrel.org/topics/Instruction/products/63/

Academic Benchmarks – “Academic Benchmarks is the leading provider of K-12 standards, alignment tools, and integration services for education service providers, curriculum publishers, software developers, and educators.”
http://www.academicbenchmarks.com/

A Simple Curriculum Alignment Activity for High School Faculties
http://www.principalspartnership.com/curricalignment.html

Succeeding with Standards: Linking Curriculum, Assessment, and Action Planning Study Guide- this study guide accompanies the book with the same title and works well as a study group or book study activity (study guides are listed in alphabetical order)
http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.8f136d86e0aa2b9cdeb3ffdb62108a0c/