Welcome to Bibb County Public Schools

Demonstrating Knowledge of

Curriculum, Content & Resources

Created by: Theresa M. May (Howard Middle), Harold Teel (Rutland Middle), & LeAnn Wachtel (Butler Early Childhood Center)

Curriculum is sequenced and organized to ensure that ALL students are taught the essential content as outlined in the

Quality Core Curriculum (QCC), Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)

and Content Standards (PreK).

Knowledge of CURRICULUM

QCC / GPS

Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) has been or is currently being replaced by

Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for K-12.

For frequently asked questions go to: www.georgiastandards.orgfaqs.aspx#qz

Content Standards (PreK)Georgia's Pre-K Content Standards provide a foundation for instruction in all Pre-K classrooms. They reflect current educational research and are aligned with Georgia's Performance Standards for grades K - 12.

Lesson PlansObjectives for your lessons should be based on QCC, GPS, or Content Standards. These standards should be used for planning instruction and assessing student’s work.

These standards can be found on one of the

following websites:

www.georgiastandards.org www.glc.k12.ga.us/qcc www.decal.state.ga.us/prek

What is SST/504, IEP and EIP?How do they effect what and how we teach in

the classroom?• SST - Student Support Team is a process by which an

interdisciplinary team addresses learning and/or behavior problems of students. A standard form is used for addressing the instructional support needed for each student.

• Section 504 - This law refers to students who have physical or mental impairments that significantly affect major life activities and academic progress. Students who qualify for this service are provided legal modifications for the disability and don’t fit the criteria to qualify for special education services. This document is legally binding and teachers are required to monitor and provide appropriate services as listed.

• IEP - Individualized Education Plan is a written statement for a student with a disability that is developed, implemented, reviewed, and revised in accordance with Special Education rules and regulations. This document is legally binding and teachers are required to monitor and provide appropriate services as listed.

• EIP - Early Intervention Program is designed to serve students in grades kindergarten through grade five who are at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level. This service is provided to students in order to obtain the necessary academic skills to reach grade-level performance in the shortest possible time.

Knowledge of CONTENT

Teachers should expect

high academic achievement for ALL students. Teachers should know their

content and be able to provide opportunities

for students to apply the content.

BEST PRACTICES

There are Nine Essential Instructional Strategies which are

most likely to improve student achievement for ALL students in ALL subject areas at ALL grade

levels.

Adapted from Classroom Instruction That Works by Marzano, Pickering and Pollock, 2001

How can you apply these strategies to your content?

1. Identifying Similarities and Differences2. Summarizing and Note Taking3. Reinforcing Effort and Providing

Recognition4. Homework and Practice5. Nonlinguistic Representation6. Cooperative Learning7. Setting Objectives and Providing

Feedback8. Generating and Testing Hypothesis9. Cues, Question, and Advance Organizers

Knowledge of RESOURCES

• What is a Resource?

• Resources are materials, technology, and other supportive items that teachers use to enhance instruction.

What types of resources do you

use?

BOOKS ? MULTI-MEDIA? INTERNET ?

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS?

HUMAN ? LOCAL?

ACTIVITIES?

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ?

MANIPULATIVES?

How often do you use these resources?

Books

Multi-Media

Internet

Professional Organizations

Human

Local

Activities

Professional Development

Manipulatives

BOOKS

• STUDENT TEXTS • PROFESSIONAL BOOKS

• ACTIVITY/LABORATORY BOOKS• INFORMATIONAL

RESOURCES

INTERNET

• Web sites• Lesson plans• Student activities• Quizzes• Research

HUMAN RESOURCES

Principal Mentors

Department Chair Guest Speakers

Instruction Leader Veteran Teachers

Community Leaders Family and Friends

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Subject Seminars Conferences

Enrichment Seminars Continuing Education

Focus Groups Teacher Induction

Study/book Groups Action Research

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• PAGE – Professional Association of Georgia

Educators

• GAE – Georgia Association of Educators

• Content Organizations– Science (GSTA)– Mathematics (GCTM)– Social Studies (GCSS)– Language Arts (GCTE)

• STATE LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS• LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Local Activities

• Museums• TV Stations• City Tours• Historical Sites• Tours of

Businesses/Companies• Local Fairs

CONCLUSION

TOGETHER - LET’S MAKE A PLAN TO GROW IN THE AREA OF

KNOWLEDGE OF CURRICULUM, CONTENT AND RESOURCES.