ACTION PLAN: Learning Standards

GOAL NUMBER: 3 SPECIFIC RESULT NUMBER: 1

GOAL: We will develop an aligned, standards-based system which will be delivered consistently where each child will receive the
basic foundations in addition to challenging and relevant learning.
SPECIFIC RESULT: Develop and implement an in-depth curriculum that is cross-curricular, allows for spiraling of instruction, and
has depth, complexity, and differentiation.
ACTION STEP ASSIGNED TO:
STARTING
DATE:
PROGRESS
REVIEW:
COMPLETED
DATE: COSTS BENEFITS
1. Analyze current
curriculum to
ensure that it is
differentiated
and cross-
curricular
Curriculum, Instruction
& Assessment
Bilingual/ESL
Career & Technical
Education
Special Education
Advanced Academics

Spring
2014

Annually

Fall
2017

No
additional
costs
Ensures that the
curriculum meets
the Texas
Association of
School
Administrators
standard for quality
curriculum

Ensures students
are taught the
required state
standards at each
grade level

Increases
parent/school
partnership and
communication




2. Develop vertical
and horizontal
alignment of
curriculum,
where
appropriate











Curriculum, Instruction
& Assessment
Bilingual/ESL
Career & Technical
Education
Special Education
Advanced Academics

Spring
2014

Annually

Fall
2017

Curriculum
writers =
$650,000
ACTION STEP ASSIGNED TO:
STARTING
DATE:
PROGRESS
REVIEW:
COMPLETED
DATE: COSTS BENEFITS
3. Revise current
curriculum to
include depth,
complexity, and
spiraling of
concepts


Curriculum, Instruction
& Assessment
Bilingual/ESL
Career & Technical
Education
Special Education
Advanced Academics

Spring
2014

Annually

Fall
2017

No
additional
costs
Meets the
requirements of
HB 5

Ensures that the
curriculum meets
the Texas
Association of
School
Administrators
standard for quality
curriculum

Ensures students
are taught the
required state
standards at each
grade level

Increases
parent/school
partnership and
communication.

Meets the
requirements of
HB 5
4. Provide
resources for
students and
parents
Curriculum,
Instruction &
Assessment
Parent Enrichment
Special Programs
Communications &
Public Relations
Community Liaisons
Fall
2014

Annually

Fall
2015
No
additional
costs

Responsible: Dr. Jovan Wells Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
John Washington Assistant Superintendent of Student Services & Community Relations
Chris Moore Executive Director of Communications & Public Relations
Dr. Rhonda Davis Director of Special Programs
Shannon Terry Director of Bilingual/ESL
Dr. Phil Gilbreath Director of Career & Technical Education
Nidia Parra Director of Special Education