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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION

The responsibility for curriculum development lies with Administration and the professional educators of the District. Content area leaders, in cooperation with teaching staff, develop programs and courses which reflect Board-approved District philosophy and goals, local and State standards, as well as content required by law. New programs, courses, curriculum and/or substantial modifications to existing curricula shall be approved by the Board of Education prior to implementation.

Nothing contained in this policy is intended to require the creation or convening of any governmental body of the District. Rather, subject to applicable law and Board policy, District Administration has the authority to ensure curriculum conforms to the District’s philosophy and goals, local and State standards, and content required by law and to determine appropriate methods and procedures for undertaking such work.

Program evaluation is a continuous process. Content area leaders, working with the teaching staff, will monitor program effectiveness, relevance, and the accomplishment of identified standards. Program modifications, as a result of mid-year review, shall be presented to the Board of Education for review and/or approval. Formal and informal assessments based on State and District standards will form the basis for such monitoring.

Legal References:
Wisconsin State Statutes 118.01, 118.015, 120.12(14), 120.44 and 121.02(1)(k)
Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 8.01(2)(k)

Adoption Date: January 13, 2003

Amended Date: September 25, 2017