Lakeview Public Schools

INTRODUCTION: The district expects that any teacher or group of teachers who wishes to propose the creation of a course (including the possible purchase of a new textbook, instructional material, and/or software) will use the information in this document to guide them through the process needed for such a submission. Staff members should seek the advice of their Building Principal first, who will review the Course Proposal concept with the Assistant Superintendent to confirm initial approval is granted to begin…Best wishes for a successful completion of your proposal!

COURSE PROPOSAL

APPROVAL PROCESS

(please print and attach this page to the front of your proposal to obtain signatures throughout the approval process)

STEP 1 - Research of curricular needs

- Initial meeting with Building Principal - (signature required below)

- Building Principal reviews concept with Assistant Superintendent

STEP 2 - Development of Course Proposal (see attached Checklist)

- Presentation to and acceptance by Building Principal – (signature required below)

STEP 3 - Presentation to and acceptance by Assistant Superintendent – (signature required below)

STEP 4 - Presentation to and acceptance by Building School Improvement Committee (BSIC) – (signature required below)

STEP 5 - Presentation to and approval by District School Improvement Committee (DSIC) – (signature required below)

STEP 6 - Presentation to and approval by Board of Education Curriculum Subcommittee – (signature required below)

STEP 7 - Presentation to and adoption by Board of Education – (signature required below)

Staff members requesting curriculum action should be present at all meetings to answer any questions regarding the proposal. The proposal should be typed, with all required signatures obtained below, to consider your Course Proposal submission complete. The Lakeview Public Schools Board of Education must approve all curriculum additions and/or changes before November 1st in order for the course to be included in the Course Book for the next school year.

COURSE PROPOSAL

APPROVAL SIGNATURES

STEP 1

Title of Course Proposal:
Teacher Name(s): / Building Position(s):

Teacher Signature(s)______Building Principal Signature______

STEP 2 – The Course Proposal was presented to and accepted by the Building Principal

Building Principal Signature______Date______

STEP 3 – The Course Proposal was presented to and accepted by the Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent Signature______Date______

STEP 4 – The Course Proposal was presented to and accepted by the Building School Improvement Committee

Building School Improvement Committee (BSIC) Signature______Date______

STEP 5 – The Course Proposal was presented to and approved by the District School Improvement Committee

District School Improvement (DSIC) Signature______Date______

STEP 6 – The Course Proposal was presented to and approved by the Board of Education Curriculum Subcommittee

Assistant Superintendent Signature______Date______

STEP 7 – The Course Proposal was presented to and adopted by the Board of Education

Assistant Superintendent Signature______Date______

NOTE: If any review group is unable to support the course proposal, details of the reason(s) for lack of support must be attached

LAKEVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COURSE PROPOSAL

DOCUMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

·  Course Proposal Checklist

·  Course Proposal Write-Up

·  Textbook/Instructional Material Proposal (if needed)

·  Software Proposal (if needed)

COURSE PROPOSAL

CHECKLIST

New Course Name:

Course is a NEW offering

Course is REPLACING a current course named:

Procedure for Implementation

Initial Course Proposal discussions should involve a significant number of teachers in appropriate buildings

A thorough examination of course value and effectiveness should be reviewed so that a new course choice can be clearly justified

Create Course Committee: must include building level administrators and subject area teachers from appropriate buildings

Committee Review: district standards and benchmarks, as well as general criteria, should be used when reviewing course

Teacher Evaluation: provide course information with a review schedule and evaluation tool for participating teachers

Data Summary: committee evaluates/summarizes data and feedback from evaluations, recommends choice to BSIC

Final Recommendation: must include implementation plan and professional development schedule

COURSE PROPOSAL

WRITE-UP

New Course Name:

NOTE: You must utilize the fillable form below, providing an answer for ALL items listed;

Please use a narrative format, written in complete sentences.

Background

·  Study(s) Name, Researcher, Date, Findings

·  Past/Present Factual Information to Support Need

·  Student Information (academic/curriculum enhancement, survey results, student desire)

·  Parent Information (survey results, parent desire)

·  Community Information (societal/economic needs)

·  What course like this has been offered previously?

Rationale

·  Why should the district create this course?

·  What student needs will be met?

·  What community needs will be met?

Proposal Summary

·  Course Description

·  Target Population

·  Length of Course

·  Prerequisites

·  Outline/Syllabus

·  Common Core Connection

·  Standards and Benchmarks

·  Content Specific Objectives

·  Complex Reasoning Skills Emphasized

Implementation Plan

·  Timeline of when course would be offered?

·  Staff Actions Necessary for Implementation

·  Evaluation Plan: How will student achievement be measured?

Cost (please list details of cost associated with this purchase)

QUANTITY / ITEM / PRICE / TOTAL
Professional Development for Teachers (including Subs)
Shipping and Handling
GRAND TOTAL

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

PROPOSAL

ONLY COMPLETE IF A NEW

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

IS BEING IDENTIFIED FOR PURCHASE

WITH THIS COURSE PROPOSAL

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL PROPOSAL

CHECKLIST

New Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Textbook Instructional Material is a NEW offering

Textbook Instructional Material is REPLACING a current offering named:

Procedure for Implementation

Evaluations should involve a significant number of teachers in appropriate buildings

A variety of examples should be reviewed so that a Textbook/Instructional Material choice can be clearly justified

A Selection Criteria Form must be completed for each Textbook/Instructional Material reviewed (minimum of 4 required)

Create Textbook Committee: must include building level administrators and subject area teachers from appropriate buildings

Committee Review: district standards and benchmarks, as well as general criteria, should be used for screening materials

Teacher Evaluation: provide textbook/instructional material with a review schedule and evaluation tool for participating teachers

Data Summary: committee evaluates/summarizes data and feedback from evaluations, recommends choice to BSIC

Final Recommendation: must include implementation plan and professional development schedule

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL PROPOSAL

WRITE-UP

(Final Recommendation)

New Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

NOTE: You must utilize the fillable form below, providing an answer for ALL items listed;

Please use a narrative format, written in complete sentences.

Background

·  Study(s) Name, Researcher, Date, Findings

·  Past/Present Factual Information to Support Need

·  Student Information (academic/curriculum enhancement, survey results, student desire)

·  Parent Information (survey results, parent desire)

·  Community Information (societal/economic needs)

·  What textbook/instructional material like this has been offered previously?

Rationale

·  Why should the district purchase this textbook/instructional material?

·  What student needs will be met?

·  What community needs will be met?

Proposal Summary

·  Textbook/Instructional Material Description

·  Target Population

·  Common Core Connection

·  Standards and Benchmarks

·  Content Specific Objectives

·  Complex Reasoning Skills Emphasized

Implementation Plan

·  Timeline of when textbook/instructional material would be offered?

·  Staff Actions Necessary for Implementation

·  Evaluation Plan: How will student achievement be measured?

Cost (please list details of cost associated with this purchase)

QUANTITY / ITEM / PRICE / TOTAL
Professional Development for Teachers (including Subs)
Shipping and Handling
GRAND TOTAL

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL PROPOSAL

SELECTIONS

New Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

CURRENT

Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

There is currently no textbook/instructional material being used in this area.

PROPOSED NEW

Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

LIST ALL TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL REVIEWED

(minimum of 4 required; include Selection Criteria Form for each item below)

1.  Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

2.  Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

3.  Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

4.  Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

5.  Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

6.  Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Author:

Publisher: ; Year/Edition:

Please list the reasons why the proposed textbook/instructional material is being chosen over the others reviewed:

Please explain the features which justify your selection:

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL PROPOSAL

SELECTION CRITERIA FORM

Textbook/Instructional Material Name:

Is this Textbook/Instructional Material being recommended: YES NO

Use the following rating scale to mark each of the criterion listed below:

4 = at the desired level of quality

3 = at an acceptable level of quality

2 = at a marginal level of quality

1 = at an unacceptable level of quality

0 = is not present or cannot be determined

NA = not applicable to the learning program

SD = serious deficiency, sufficient to eliminate from consideration

TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS

A. Standards and Benchmarks

NASD43210 benchmarks for the program are stated in terms of measurable performance

NASD43210 curriculum content statements for each unit are stated in terms of measurable performance and build toward the benchmarks

NASD43210 curriculum content standards, if achieved by the students, are sufficient for students to accomplish program benchmarks

NASD43210 correlates to Lakeview Public Schools’ standards and benchmarks

B. Content

NASD43210 the information is complete (no serious omissions)

NASD43210 the information is accurate (no serious errors)

NASD43210 author(s) and/or members of the consultant/review panel include recognized authorities in the field

NASD43210 interpretations, conclusions, and generalizations are supported by sufficient evidence to demonstrate they are warranted

NASD43210 the readability level is appropriate for intended students

NASD43210 organization is logical, chapters build methodically, sections utilize knowledge and skills developed

NASD43210 complex reasoning skills are addressed

NASD43210 ideas/methods are consistent with standards and benchmarks

NASD43210 sentences are properly structured, direct, clear, easy to understand

NASD43210 illustrative materials help to clarify, are related directly to the written information, and promote understanding

NASD43210 illustrative material is accurate

NASD43210 content is free of gender, age, race, religious, ethnic bias, and/or stereotyping

NASD43210 content does not reflect any unacknowledged point of view or political position

NASD43210 content is appropriate for the age and maturity level of the intended students

NASD43210 content stimulates student interest

NASD43210 content ideas are significant to society

NASD43210 chapter and topic headings are consistent with content

NASD43210 opportunities for review and reinforcement are built-in

NASD43210 opportunities for enrichment are available

C. Assessment

NASD43210 review and enrichment activities provide student learning opportunities through accurate observations, effective use of learned skills,

analysis, and evaluation of conclusions

NASD43210 performance assessment activities are provided for each unit in the program and the program as a whole

NASD43210 performance assessment activities provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate achievement

NASD43210 performance assessment activities are provided to help students apply new learning to life-related situations

NASD43210 correlation to MEAP assessment

NASD43210 drills and tests are worthwhile and interesting

D. Teacher-Support Materials

NASD43210 provides teacher direction on how to implement clear, complete, and accurate learning activities

NASD43210 provides contingency procedures for use with students not achieving the learning objectives of the program

NASD43210 provides clear, accurate directions on how to correlate supplements to test programs

NASD43210 provides clear, accurate instructions on how to implement performance assessment activities

NASD43210 provides clear, accurate instructions for evaluating student performance on assessments

NASD43210 maps, charts, diagrams, pictures, etc. are located within text

NASD43210 items are carefully indexed

NASD43210 diction style is simple, clear, pleasing and of high standard

E. Physical Characteristics

NASD43210 illustrations convey accurate ideas

NASD43210 illustrations are artistically arranged

NASD43210 pleasing balance in print and illustrations

NASD43210 good page layout

NASD43210 format will be inviting to intended students

NASD43210 information is organized for easy retrieval

NASD43210 covers are of durable material and attractively presented

NASD43210 binding is sufficiently strong to withstand frequent use and normal handling

NASD43210 expected life is reasonable with regard to expense

NASD43210 generally attractive

NASD43210 size of book appropriate for age level and intended use

F. Support Materials

NASD43210 text is accompanied by graphics, audio-visuals, and/or software

NASD43210 supplements relate directly to the curriculum content statements and benchmarks of the program

NASD43210 curriculum content statements and benchmarks cannot be accomplished without the supplemental learning activities