Curriculum Mapping
Helping Teachers Use State Standards
Curriculum Mapping is a tool for gathering data on what teachers are actually working on with their students throughout the school year. The data includes: essential questions and important concepts; skills based on the Core Curriculum Content Standards; and assessments. This workshop focuses on how mapping helps teachers know whether they are meeting state standards through alignment. Mapping also allows for continuity and progress over time. The workshop describes a seven-step process for creating and working with curriculum maps, data collection, and ongoing curriculum reviews. Processes and forms are described and provided.
Costs
$1,750 per day per trainer
$5 per person for materials and forms
Delivery System
Curriculum Mapping is customized to meet district and school needs.
Key Components
Curriculum Mapping includes the following:
· Definitions, explanations, and purposes of curriculum mapping;
· Essential questions about mapping;
· Procedures in curriculum mapping;
· Applying standards;
· Collecting data;
· Aligning to and assessing standards;
· Planning and reviews;
· Mapping as a planning, communication and professional development tool; and
· Practice in mapping the curriculum.
Outcomes
After completing the Curriculum Mapping program participants will be able to:
· Map through their stated curriculum;
· Identify gaps and problems in content, assessment, alignment, etc.;
· Identify repetitions in the curriculum;
· Identify potential areas of integration;
· Review curriculum for future decisions about resources, assistance in instruction for teachers, and decisions about instruction for students;
· Keep current about instruction, particularly the depth of instruction; and
· Determine essential questions.
STANDARDS COVERED:
The design of this program meets the professional standards for teachers and school leaders, as well as 21st Century content and skills.
Resources
Articles by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Grant Wiggins and videos from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
