Curriculum Implementation Plan 2011-2014

Curriculum Implementation Plan2011-2014Franklin Township Public SchoolsTable of Contents1. Common Core Standards Initiativea. Backgroundb. Mission2. Curriculum Revision Timelinesa. New Jersey Department of Educationb. Franklin Township Public Schools3. District Curriculum Revision / Implementation Plan4. Rubicon Curricular Mapping System5. Curriculum Template6. District Curriculum Philosophy7. Curriculum Revision / Implementation Plan by Content Areaa. Revision / Implementation Plan Timelinesb. Curriculum Philosophyc. Units of Studyd. Rubicon Liaisonse. Curriculum Writing Teamsf.Professional Development1 Page

Common Core Standards InitiativeBackgroundIn June 2009, 46 states (including New Jersey), 2 territories and the District of Columbia, committed to developing a common core of state standards in EnglishLanguage Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades K-12. The purpose of this state-led initiative was to create a rigorous set of shared standards crafted to “definethe knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so they graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearingacademic college courses and workforce training programs.”The Common Core Standards Initiative (CSSI) was coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council ofChief State School Officers (CCSSO) and developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistentframework to prepare our children for college and the workforce. The standards are informed by the highest, most effective models from states across thecountry and countries around the world, and provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn. Consistentstandards will provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are designed to: align with college and work expectations; be clear, understandable and consistent; include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills; build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards; be informed by other top performing countries; and be grounded in research and evidence.MissionThe Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what theyneed to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people needfor success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in theglobal economy.2 Page

Curriculum Revision TimelinesIn response to the adoption of the Common Core Standards by the State of New Jersey, all New Jersey school districts are required to rewrite curriculum inEnglish Language Arts and Mathematics in alignment to the Common Core Standards and in alignment to the 2009 core curriculum content standards in all othercontent areas for implementation according to the timelines below.New Jersey Department of EducationRevised Core Curriculum Content AreaStandard Alignment K-12 English Language Arts MathematicsCommon Core StandardsCommon Core StandardsAdoption of RevisedStandardsJune 16, 2010June 16, 2010 2009 NJCCCS2009 NJCCCS2009 NJCCCSScienceVisual and Performing ArtsComprehensive Health and Physical EducationTechnologyst21 Century Life and CareersWorld LanguagesSocial StudiesGrade(s)June 17, 2009June 17, 2009K-12K-23-5 and High School6-8K-12K-12Implementation of RevisedCurriculaSeptember 2012September 2011September 2012September 2013September 2011September 2012September 9, 2009K-12September 2012Franklin Township Public SchoolsRevised Core Curriculum Content AreaStandardAlignment K-12Common CoreStandardsCommon CoreSt

Curriculum Template Units of Study District In-Service / Professional Development Activities for 2011-2012 Curriculum Implementation Plan Curriculum Implementation Plans by Department Identification of teachers who will be assigned to design curriculum for specific units of study