The County Office of Education desires to provide a rich, research-based curriculum that motivates every student to succeed. The County Office shall adopt instructional goals and objectives which reflect the philosophy and delineate the skills, knowledge and abilities students will need in order to lead successful, productive lives.
(cf. 0100 - Philosophy)
(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)
(cf. 6010 - Goals and Objectives)
In order to offer a curriculum that enables students to meet these goals, the County Board of Education shall establish curriculum priorities and guidelines for the County Office. These priorities shall be based on student needs as determined by demographics, data related to student achievement within the County Office, and the recommendations of staff, parents/guardians and community members.
The County Superintendent of Schools or designee shall establish a curriculum development process which provides for the ongoing development, review and evaluation of the County Office's curriculum in keeping with these priorities.
(cf. 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation)
The County Board shall:
1. Establish expected standards of student achievement for each grade level
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
2. Approve the curriculum development process
3. Adopt the County Office curriculum and courses of study to be offered
(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)
4. Approve and allocate funds for instructional materials and resources
(cf. 3100 - Budget)
(cf. 4143 - Negotiations/Consultation)
(cf. 6161 - Equipment, Books and Materials)
(cf. 6161.1 - Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials)
(cf. 6161.11 - Supplementary Instructional Materials)
5. Establish graduation requirements
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)
(cf. 6146.5 - Elementary/Middle School Graduation Requirements)
6. Provide a continuing program of inservice education to keep certificated staff and the administration updated about curriculum issues, instructional strategies and available instructional materials
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4331 - Staff Development)
7. Review and evaluate the instructional program on the basis of program quality reviews and frequent reports by the County Superintendent or designee
(cf. 6190 - Evaluation of the Instructional Program)
8. Serve as the principal advocate to the community for the instructional program provided to all students
(cf. 0510 - School Accountability Report Card)
(cf. 1100 - Communication with the Public)
(cf. 1112 - Media Relations)
(cf. 9000 - Role of the Board)
The County Superintendent or designee shall:
1. Review research related to curriculum issues
2. Ensure the articulation of the curriculum between grade levels and with postsecondary education and the workplace
(cf. 1700 - Relations between Private Industry and the Schools)
(cf. 6030 - Integrated Academic and Vocational Instruction)
(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)
3. Determine the general methods of instruction to be used
4. Assign instructors and schedule classes for all curricular offerings
(cf. 4113 - Assignment)
5. Direct the purchase of instructional materials and equipment
(cf. 3310 - Purchasing Procedures)
6. Evaluate and report to the County Board on student achievement as demonstrated through testing and other types of appraisal
(cf. 6162.5 - Student Assessment)
Comparability in Instruction
The County Office will provide comparable educational opportunities for all students. Instruction in the core curriculum shall be in no way diminished when students receive supplementary services funded by special governmental programs. Services funded by any categorical program shall supplement the County Office-provided core curriculum and services which may be provided by other categorical programs.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
(cf. 6171 - Title I Programs)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
51000-51007 Legislative intent, educational program
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
3940 Maintenance of effort
4424 Comparability of services
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6321 Fiscal requirements/comparability of services
Policy STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
adopted: February 4, 2003 Modesto, California