Tag Archives: curriculum

21st Century Learning Skills Resources

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Greece Athena

We continue to look for ways to improve our professional practice as educators and more fully understand the new APPR process as laid out in the NEw York State Reform Agenda. One of the major focal points of this initiative … Continue reading →

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10 Steps for Migrating Your Curriculum to the Common Core

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Greece Athena

The following PDF is an interesting article on implementing the Common Core and aligning our curriculum with the new expectations as outlined in the new standards. Click the image below to view the PDF. Basically, the article suggests 10 action … Continue reading →

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Curriculum Map Templates and Information

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Greece Athena

The following word documents can be used to develop your 1 page curriculum maps. Curriculum Map Template (8×11) Curriculum Map Template (8×14) Curriculum Map Definitions Concepts by Content

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Book Summary: Focus, by Mike Schmoker

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Greece Athena

Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning. by: Mike Schmoker. This is a skeleton outline of the first three chapters. Click here fore a more detailed outline and summary.  The summary of the second half of the book is coming… … Continue reading →

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