Curriculum Mapping Templates (in Word format)
Template 1
Template 2
Template 3
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State Literacy Plan (pdf)
Curriculum Mapping - Aligning for Success
There is infinitely more to teach than there is time to teach it. However, by prioritizing content at each grade level and ensuring teachers are successfully navigating their instruction using the same "map," schools can maximize student learning and ensure students do not experience fragmented, incoherent or repetitive learning experiences.
The Office of Standards and Curriculum will assist schools by aligning, or "mapping," district curriculum to the Priority Academic Student Skills and giving teachers a collective compass for student instruction. Whether individual teachers opt for a Route 66, interstate, or bypass when it comes to specific content, Office of Standards and Curriculum will assist them in ensuring all of their students arrive at the final destination: mastery of core knowledge.
Curriculum Mapping Purpose Statement
Students should know where they are going, why they are going there, and what is required of them to get there.
Curriculum Mapping Vision Statement Oklahoma
Oklahoma's One Goal:
Improved student achievement supported by curriculum mapping-a road map for developing a coherent educational journey guided by professionals collaborating to bring about greater student success.
Outside Resources
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Mid-Continent Comprehensive Center
Books
Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping - DVD with Facilitator's Guide
Building on ASCD’s resources on curriculum mapping, this new DVD helps you and your school or district successfully implement comprehensive curriculum mapping. Use the DVD with the workshop outlines in the Facilitator’s Guide to show how quality maps are developed and used to improve the quality of education for every student.
The electronic version is available for purchase in PDF.
ASCD Resources on Curriculum Integration
SoftwarePerformance Pathways http://www.techpaths.com/ The South Dakota Department of Education (SD DOE) has negotiated a two-year contract with TechPaths: A Curriculum Mapping System. TechPaths is a powerful, user-friendly tool for aligning standards with curriculum maps. The TechPaths system utilizes exclusive templates--embedded in the software--for the design of lessons, assessments, and units. This provides searchable libraries of maps and the associated curriculum design work. The software will be available free to all K-12 South Dakota schools. The current agreement between SD DOE and TechPaths will expire on June 30, 2007. The SD DOE is currently in the process of negotiating with TechPaths either an extended contract or reduced pricing for school districts in the state when the current contract ends.
Curriculum Mapper Curriculum Mapper® is a powerful online tool that simplifies the mapping process. Curriculum Mapper® is the easiest way to create and edit your own curriculum maps while searching and referencing the maps from your entire school or district— even other schools across the country!
AllofE Solutions-eCurriculum AllofE's eCurriculum solution helps school districts meet the burden of curriculum requirements and provides the tool to incorporate important educational standards right down to the district's educational plan and empowers teachers to map those standards right into lesson plans.
Examples
Minneapolis Public Schools Curriculum Mapping This web site is the Minneapolis Public School's online environment for creating and sharing curriculum maps. This online environment streamlines the mapping process by adding the portability and functionality of the web. Maps can be readily created, edited, and shared online.
Redbank Valley School District, New Bethlehem, PA
http://www.redbankvalley.net/curriculum.php
Informational Resources
Curriculum Mapping 101 Developed by Janet Hale a national curriculum mapping consultant whose client base ranges from rural and urban to inner-city schools and districts across the United States. The site offers an overview of curriculum mapping along with links to downloadable resources and materials.
Professional Development Programs
PBS TeacherLine-Professional Development for Educators