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Standard Two: Curriculum, Instruction, And Professional Development 
2.1 Alignment With Standards The school or district has developed an explicit, written curriculum that is aligned with Arizona Academic Standards. 2.2 Monitoring Curriculum A systematic process for monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing the curriculum is in place. 2.3 Communication With Stakeholders The curriculum expectations are communicated to all stakeholders. 2.4 Common Academic Core A comprehensive curriculum and access to academic core standards are offered to all students. 2.5 Monitoring and Evaluation The staff monitors and evaluates curriculum and instructional programs based on student results, and makes modifications as needed to ensure continuous school improvement. 2.6 Instructional Planning Instructional planning links Arizona Academic Standards and aligns curriculum, instruction, practice, formative assessment, summative assessment, review/re-teaching and appropriate interventions to promote student achievement. 2.7 Instructional Materials Instructional materials and resources are aligned to Arizona Academic Standards and performance objectives, and there is research-based evidence of their effectiveness. 2.8 Technology Integration Technology is integrated effectively into classroom instruction and is used as a teacher resource tool for instructional planning, instructional delivery, assessment, monitoring student progress, and communicating information. 2.9 Differentiated Instruction Differentiated instruction (i.e., adjustment of concept, level of difficulty, strategy for instruction, amount of work, time allowed, product or performance that demonstrates learning) is used to meet the learning needs of all students. 2.10 Research-Based Strategies A variety of scientifically research-based strategies and best or proven practices focused on increasing student achievement are used effectively in classroom. 2.11 Long-term Professional Growth The long-term professional growth of individual staff members is required and focuses directly on increasing student achievement. 2.12 Teachers Role in Student Success Teachers and staff promote high expectations of students and recognize and accept their professional role in student success and failure. 2.13 Continuous Professional Development Professional development is continuous and job-embedded. 2.14 Evaluation Process The district/school provides a clearly defined evaluation process and focuses directly on increasing student achievement. 2.15 Content Knowledge Teachers exhibit sufficient content knowledge to foster student learning. ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved.  |
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