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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 which will include a continual review and evaluation of existing programs and practices, to adjust, modify, or change them as found advantageous in effectively meeting the needs of the students and the expectations of the community.
For purposes of this policy and consistent communication throughout the District, curriculum shall be defined as all the planned activities of the schools, including formal classroom instruction and out-of-class activity, both individual and group, necessary to accomplish the educational goals of the District.
The Board directs that the curriculum of this District:
| A. | provides instruction in courses required by statute and State Department of Education regulations; | |
| B. | is consistent with the District's philosophy and goals and ensure the possibility of their achievement; | |
| C. | is based on a cognizance generally accepted educational research; | |
| D. | allows for the development of individual talents and interests as well as recognize that learning styles of students may differ; | |
| E. | encourages students to utilize guidance and counseling services in their academic and career planning. |
The Superintendent is encouraged to approve 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 is encouraged to report each such innovative program to the Board along with its objectives, evaluative criteria, and costs.
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