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Critical Issue #2: The Lack of a Systemic Curriculum The lack of a systemic curriculum at New Guilford Public Schools is impacting student achievement at William High School Rationale Action Steps
 * CAPT scores
 * Discrepency between CMT scores from three district middle schools
 * lack of continuity of student competency
 * Survey the teachers to find their understanding of the current curriculum:

Strengths and Weaknesses Instructional Practice Scope and Sequence Evaluation Student proficiency Accuracy to target/objective Effectiveness of instructional strategies Validity of results
 * Survey students and parents to determine most effective instructional practices
 * Work with staff to examine different curriculum delivery models such as UBD (Understanding By Design) and ABC (Achievement Based Curriculum)
 * Select instructional delivery model that best meets the needs of the students and teachers based on data
 * Provide professional development for delivery model
 * Allocate funds for curriculum revision for each department
 * Create common planning time to develop scope and sequence of curriculum areas, formative assessments and performance tasks
 * Analyze data from common formative assessment results:
 * Analyze data from CAPT scores
 * Monitor and adjust curriculum to reflect changing state standards