III+Teaching+&+Learning

Teaching & Learning
Impact Statement: A system is successful in meeting this standard when it implements a curriculum based on clear and measurable expectations for student learning that provides opportunities for all students to acquire requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The system ensures that teachers use proven instructional practices that actively engage students in the learning process; provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills to real world situations; and give students feedback to improve their performance. ** Indicators Rubric ** Please indicate the degree to which the noted practices/processes are in place in the school system. The responses to the rubric should help the school system identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement as well as guide and inform the school system’s responses to the focus questions.
 * STANDARD: The system provides research-based curriculum and instructional methods that facilitate achievement for all students. **
 * INDICATORS **
 * INDICATORS **
 * In fulfillment of this standard, the system: ** || ** Not Evident ** || ** Emerging ** || ** Operational ** || ** Highly Functional ** ||
 * 3.1 || Develops, articulates, and coordinates curriculum based on clearly- defined expectations for student learning, including essential knowledge and skills || || || || ||
 * 3.2 || Establishes expectations and supports student engagement in the learning process, including opportunities for students to explore application of higher order thinking skills and investigate new approaches to applying their learning || || || || ||
 * 3.3 || Ensures that system-wide curricular and instructional decisions are based on data and research at all levels || || || || ||
 * 3.4 || Supports instruction that is research-based and reflective of best practice || || || || ||
 * 3.5 || Supports a curriculum that challenges and meets the needs of each student, reflects a commitment to equity, and demonstrates an appreciation of diversity || || || || ||
 * 3.6 || Allocates and protects instructional time to support student learning || || || || ||
 * 3.7 || Maintains articulation among and between all levels of schooling to monitor student performance and ensure readiness for future schooling or employment || || || || ||
 * 3.8 || Supports the implementation of interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning || || || || ||
 * 3.9 || Maintains a system-wide climate that supports student learning || || || || ||
 * 3.10 || Ensures that curriculum is reviewed and revised at regular intervals || || || || ||
 * 3.11 || Coordinates and ensures ready access to instructional technology, information and media services, and materials needed for effective instruction || || || || ||

Not Evident Little or no evidence exists
===Emerging Evidence indicates early or preliminary stages of implementation of practice === ===Operational Evidence indicates practices and procedures are actively implemented ===

Highly Functional Evidence indicates practices and procedures are fully integrated and effectively and consistently implemented
Please respond to the following questions regarding the processes that are in place to support the school system’s implementation of the research-based practices outlined in the indicators rubric. Responses to these questions should support the school system’s self-assessment on the indicators rubric. Be thorough and concise in your answers, focusing on quality and depth over quantity.
 * Focus Questions **
 * 1) How does the system ensure the alignment and articulation of curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessments in support of the expectations for student learning?
 * 1) In what ways does the system promote and support the implementation of research-based instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that facilitate achievement for all students?
 * 1) What processes are implemented to ensure that all staff members are well-prepared to support and implement the district’s expectations for student learning?
 * 1) How does the system ensure that all students and staff have access to comprehensive information, instructional technology, and media services?