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Educator Effectiveness

I-A: Curriculum

  1. Curriculum Literacy: Demonstrates understanding of the characteristics and value of high-quality instructional materials and the curricula taught by educators in the building by:

    • Ensuring that all educators have access to and skillfully use high-quality instructional materials through evidence-based, inclusive, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices, including identifying opportunities to create meaningful, relevant connections rooted in the local context.

    • Providing teachers with professional learning, feedback, and resources (e.g., models) to support implementation.

    • Engaging with the school community to identify and interrupt racism and bias in curricular materials.

    • Monitoring implementation to ensure the enacted curriculum supports and engages all students to meet and exceed high expectations.

  2. Instructional Focus: Establishes and communicates a clear vision for curriculum and instruction that is aligned to school and district priorities and reflects high expectations for all students through the use of evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining practices. Ensures that instructional materials and professional learning support this vision.

Last Updated: February 22, 2024

 
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