| Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
2210 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility for the quality of the educational program of the schools. To this end, the curriculum shall be developed, evaluated, and adopted on a continuing basis and in accordance with a plan for curriculum growth established by the Superintendent.
For purposes of this policy and consistent communication throughout the District, curriculum shall be defined as:
| A. | all the planned activities of the schools, including formal classroom instruction and out-of-class activity, both individual and group; | |
| B. | learning activities approved by the Board for individuals or groups of students and expressed in terms of specific instructional objectives or class periods; | |
| C. | the plan for learning necessary to accomplish the educational goals of the District. |
The Board directs that the curriculum of this District will:
| A. | provide instruction in courses required by statute and State Department of Education regulations; | |
| B. | be consistent with the District's philosophy and goals and ensure the possibility of their achievement; | |
| C. | allow for the development of individual talents and interests as well as recognize that learning styles of students may differ; | |
| D. | provide for continuous and cumulative learning through effective articulation at all levels; | |
| E. | utilize a variety of learning resources to accomplish the educational goals; | |
| F. | encourage students to utilize guidance and counseling services in their academic and career planning. |
As educational leader of the District, the Superintendent shall be responsible to the Board for the evaluation of curriculum.
The Superintendent may conduct such innovative programs as are deemed to be necessary to the continuing growth of the instructional program and to better ensure accomplishment of the District's educational goals.
The Superintendent shall report each such innovative program to the Board along with its objectives, evaluative criteria, and costs before it is initiated.
The Board encourages, where it is feasible and in the best interest of the District, participation in programs of educational research.
The Board directs the Superintendent to pursue actively State and Federal aid in support of the District's innovative activities.
R.C. 3301.07, 3301.132, 3313.60, 3313.602, 3313.843, 3315.07
R.C. 3317.023, 3317.11, 3319.02
A.C. 3301-99-01, 3301-35-02