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District
200's Curriculum Development Process
The
Board of Education has a goal to continue the development of an
articulated, comprehensive curriculum that will result in increased
student achievement. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction
believes that the continuous improvement of instruction is essential
to the quality and success of student learning. That improvement
involves the creation and implementation of a clear process for
curriculum development. That process is defined below.
The
curriculum development process includes:
Curriculum
Renewal Cycle
The cycle includes a timeline for developing, renewing and implementing
curriculum in each subject based on priorities identified by teachers
and administrators. Each subject will be reviewed every five to
seven years or sooner if indicated.
Aligning
the Curriculum with State Standards
As new curriculum is developed, it is aligned with the state standards.
The Illinois State Standards provide a curriculum framework that
describes what all students should know and be able to do. While
the standards are rigorous, they will not limit what District 200
students are expected to learn.
Articulation
of the Curriculum
The renewal or development of curriculum includes articulation across
the grade levels from kindergarten through high school. This process
enables the district to identify what it wants its high school graduates
to know and be able to do and provides direction for the development
of curriculum at each of the lower grades.
Local
Assessments
While the District has traditionally given nationally normed, standardized
achievement tests, it has not directly tested the extent to which
students have learned the District's curriculum. As part of the
curriculum development process, local assessments are developed
and administered when new curriculum is implemented. Nationally
normed achievement tests and the Illinois Standard Achievement Test
(ISAT) will continue to be given at certain grades.
Correlation
of Instructional Materials
Once the curriculum is developed, instructional materials, including
software, that support the curriculum at each grade will be identified
and noted on curriculum guides. These guides will also clearly show
the alignment between the District's curriculum and state standards.
The guides will be broadly distributed for teacher use and parent
information.
Professional
Development
Training opportunities for the staff are an integral part of the
curriculum development process. Professional development opportunities
will include training in how to develop curriculum, as well as instruction
in the content and delivery of the new curriculum.
Note: Parents,
community members and District 200 staff will have opportunities
to participate throughout the curriculum development process.
Elementary,
Middle School, and High School Curriculum Cycles
| Subject/Course |
Evaluate |
Develop |
Develop |
Implement |
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Cycle
A *
Gifted Program Review
K-5 Vocal Music
K-5 Science
Reading Support Program Review
Title 1 Program Review
6-8
Science
Gr. 8 Algebra
K-12
Art
K-12 PE
|
1999-2000
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
1999-2000
1997-1998
1998-1999
1998-1999
1997-1998
|
2000-2001
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2000-2001
1998-1999
1999-2000
1999-2000
1998-1999
|
2000-2001
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2001-2002
1999-2000
2000-2001
2000-2001
1999-2000
|
2001-2002
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2002-2003
2000-2001
2001-2002
2001-2002
2000-2001
|
Cycle
B *
Grade 3-5 Gifted Math & Reading
K-5 Reading, Basals
Gifted Identification
6-8 Health
6-8 Language Arts
K-12 LLC |
2000-2001
|
2000-2001
2001-2002
|
2001-2002
2002-2003
|
2001-2002
2003-2004
|
Cycle
C *
Reading K-5 Novels
K-5 Instructional Technology
7-8 Practical Technology
7-8 Computer Applications
7-8 Home Economics
K-12 Band/Orchestra |
2001-2002
|
2002-2003
|
2003-2004
|
2004-2005
|
Cycle
D *
K-5 Math
6-8 Math
6-12 Reading (Novels)
6-8 Fine and Performing Arts |
2002-2003
|
2003-2004
|
2004-2005
|
2005-2006
|
Cycle
E *
K-5 Spelling
K-5 Health
K-5 Handwriting
7-8 Foreign Language
K-12 ELL Program Review |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
Cycle
F *
K-5 Social Studies
6-8 Social Studies |
2003-2004
|
2004-2005
|
2005-2006
|
2006-2007
|
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* See
High School Cycle Below
High
School Curriculum Cycle
| Subject/Course |
Evaluate |
Develop |
Develop |
Implement |
|
Cycle
A
Physics/Chemistry
Environmental Science
Economics I Level
Algebra (Intro at South)
Enriched Algebra
Biology 1, 2 A, I, R
|
1997-1998
1998-1999 |
1998-1999
1999-2000 |
1999-2000
2000-2001 |
2000-2001
2001-2002 |
Cycle
B
Chemistry 1, 2
US History 1, 2 A, I, R
American Gov't. I, R
Precalculus A, I
Foods & Nutrition 1, 2, 3, 4
Personalized Fitness & Nutrition
Senior English R (South)
Adv. Plcmnt. Senior Eng. A
Senior Honors English
Senior Rhetoric I
Humanities
Music Unlimited (South only)
Music Theory
Drama I
Spanish 7, 8, 9, 10
French 7, 8, 9, 10 |
2000-2001 |
2001-2002 |
2003-2003 |
2003-2004 |
Cycle
C
Space/Earth Science 1, 2 R, I
Chemistry 3, 4A, I
Alg. II/Trig A, I
Enriched Alg. II Trig
World History A, I
Social Studies R
Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 A, I
Personalized Fitness & Nutrition
Word Processing 1, 2
Desktop Publishing
Business Comp. Appl. 1, 2 Interior Design
Accounting 1, 2, 3, 4
Consumer Education
Survey of Modern Lit. I
British Literature I
Creative Writing I
Journalism I
Junior English 1, 2 A, I, R
Structure of the English Language
Composition, Literature, and Film
Health
Drivers Ed
Band
Orchestra
Chorus |
2001-2002
|
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
2004-2005 |
Cycle
D
Intro to Algebra 1, 2, 3, 4
Physics 3, 4, A
Math Topics
Sociology I
Psychology
German 5, 6
German 7, 8
Spanish 1, 2
French (1st year)
German (1st year)
Architectural Drafting 1, 2, 3
Computer Assisted Drafting 1, 2
Drafting/CADD 3
Engineering Drafting/CADD & Design 1, 2
Internship to Drafting
Design Applications
Advanced Reading Lab A
Reading Lab I
Argumentation I, A
Sophomore Eng. 1, 2 A, I R
Junior/Senior Courses (P.E.)
Technical Theatre
Oral Intrepretation
Interactive Communication |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004
|
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
Cycle
E
Computer Programming
Topics in Geometry
Geometry A, I
Enriched Geometry
International Relations-Social Studies
American Studies-Social Studies, English
Spanish 3, 4 (2nd year)
German 1, 2 (1st year)
Business Law
Marketing
Business Management
Child Development and Preschool Lab 1, 2
Cooperative Education
Keyboarding
Communications A, I, R--English
Biology 3, 4 (2nd year) |
2003-2004 |
2004-2005 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
Cycle
F
Basic Geometry
Geometry
Enriched Geometry
Calculus
General Math
Applied Math
Statistics (South only)
Discrete Math (South only)
French 3, 4
French 5, 6
German 3, 4
Spanish 5, 6
Construction Technology
Photography 1, 2
Peer Tutoring(no book)
Internship (no book)
Metals Technology
Power Technology (North)
Energy Technology (North)
Design Engineering
Fashion Design
Parenting (no book)
Graphic Technology
Advanced Graphics
MAC Desktop Publishing |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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Prepared
by the Wheaton Warrenville School District 200 Department for Curriculum
and Instruction.
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