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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 Curriculum

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]]
 * [[file:SSMission (final).pdf]]
 * Framework Examples
 * [[file:7Math Framework Draft #7 PDF.pdf]]
 * [[file:K-12 LA Framework (January 2012) PDF.pdf]]
 * [[file:K-12 Frameworks(final) .pdf]] Social Studie

December 2nd:


 * The Waverly school libraries' mission is to promote a love of reading in students, improve student literacy and research skills, and support classroom instruction. **


 * The District 145 students will be: **
 * ** confident and critical thinkers **
 * ** literate, empathetic, open-minded learners. **
 * ** creative problem solvers. **
 * ** pursuers of personal and academic growth. **
 * ALA **
 * ** Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. **
 * ** Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. **
 * ** Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. **
 * ** Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. **

See Google Doc (Library Mission) for Framework Chart.

American Library Association standards ISTE Standards

Agenda for September 23, 2013
 * Wiki training - how to edit and add content - Completed
 * Review mission and beliefs - get in a good final draft - Completed
 * Determine the curriculum framework (we will use the ALA standards for starting our own standards)

GROUP’S IDEAS FOR MISSION STATEMENT: Basic themes: Love of reading, provide resources, support classroom, become users of information, safe haven for kids.

The Waverly school libraries' mission is:
 * To promote a love of reading in students
 * To keep the media center current with award winning books and other material appropriate to their reading level.
 * To select resources that support classroom curriculum
 * To collaborate with teachers in providing instruction and resources as needed
 * To provide students with the skills to find relevant and credible sources of information
 * To create a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all students.

Belief statement: All students have the ability to access library resources.
 * WHAT DO WE BELIEVE ABOUT THE ABILITY OF ALL STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE IN THIS PROGRAM?**
 * This belief is important for students because access to library resources is important for personal and academic success.
 * What this belief means for the program: The school library is an essential element for personal reading and academic growth.
 * What this belief means you will do: The school library will provide opportunities and resources for all students.

Belief statement: We believe all students must have access to developmentally appropriate materials.
 * HOW DO WE ADDRESS DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS?**
 * This belief is important for students because reading levels vary among the student population.
 * What this belief means for the program: The program needs to have a wide variety of materials to meet the varying needs.
 * What this belief means you will do: We will select materials and provide support for our students by knowing our students and understanding their developmental stages and collaborating with classroom teachers.

Belief statement: The librarian's role is to enhance classroom learning as well as promote personal growth.
 * WHAT IS THE TEACHER’S ROLE AS FACILITATOR OF THE PROGRAM?**
 * This belief is important for students because we are teachers who can assist them in finding material to challenge and enhance their learning.
 * What this belief means for the program: The librarian will maintain a positive learning environment as well as support class curriculum.
 * What this belief means you will do: We will maintain our library with current materials and advocate for our program.

Belief statement: Data should be used to assist in making program decisions.
 * HOW ARE DATA USED TO INFORM PROGRAM DECISIONS?**
 * This belief is important for students because … data is an accurate gauge of what students need.
 * What this belief means for the program: The program will be better served when using data.
 * What this belief means you will do: Collect data.


 * WHAT DO YOU WANT KIDS TO BE AND BECOME FROM EXPERIENCING THE PROGRAM**:
 * We want kids to be confident and critical thinkers in their use of information
 * We want kids to be literate, open-minded learners.
 * We want kids to be knowledgeable of the world and the people around them.
 * We want kids to be empathetic to others in the world based on the things they’ve read.
 * We want kids to be creative problem solvers.
 * We want kids to acknowledge there are perspectives different than their own.
 * Be consumers and producers of information.

__AGENDA for__ May 28
 * Overview of Curriculum Toolbox (modified)
 * Establishing a Foundation for Curricular Areas: Mission
 * The Why (Why is Why Important?)
 * What is the Purpose of our K -12 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"> Program?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">To Be - To Become<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">... K <span class="boomerang-end-time" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">-12 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"> Mission Starting Point
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">District Essential Outcomes
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Developing our K <span class="boomerang-end-time" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">-12 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"> Mission (and beliefs)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Next Steps for the 2013-14 School Year