School Improvement - Louisiana Department of Education

STEPS TO TAKE
Implementing the Comprehensive Curriculum
Teacher teams, along with the SIT should:
1. Map the curriculum for each course to show:
‐ When and how often each Grade‐Level Expectations (GLEs) is addressed.
‐ When each unit will be taught within the year.
‐ How each unit will be assessed.
2. Organize cross‐content and/or cross‐grade level teams to review content gaps and overlaps and to
consider ways to integrate curriculum.
3. Record individual student assessment scores for each unit.
4. Collaborate on the development and review of lesson plans.
5. Ensure the unique needs of diverse learners are met through the planning, implementation, and
assessment of lessons.
6. Evaluate activities that will be used to replace activities in the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum
(LCC).
7. Include activities on the Action Plan page.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
Implementing the Comprehensive Curriculum
1. What steps are being taken to ensure the district–approved curriculum is being taught in every
class?
2. How are the school’s textbooks and resources aligned with the district curriculum?
3. What evidence exists to prove classroom instructional strategies and assessments support the
district curriculum and state standards?
4. What evidence is there that classroom instructional strategies and activities meet the needs of a
diverse student population through tiered instruction, compacting, and differentiation?
5. How is technology being used to support different learning styles and to meet the needs of all
learners?
6. How are curriculum performance standards clearly communicated to the students?
7. How does the school’s leadership know if all classroom assessments are frequent, rigorous, and
aligned with content standards and GLEs?
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