| Winton Woods City 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. | learning activities approved by the Board for individuals or groups of students and expressed in terms of specific instructional objectives or class periods; | |
| B. | the plan for learning necessary to accomplish the educational goals of the District which includes the courses of study, subjects, classes, and organized activities provided by the school. |
The Board directs that the curriculum of this District:
| A. | provides instruction in courses required by statute and State Department of Education regulations; | |
| B. | supports the District's philosophy and goals and ensure the possibility of their achievement; | |
| C. | allows for the development of individual talents and interests as well as recognize that learning styles of students may differ; | |
| D. | provides for continuous and cumulative learning through effective articulation at all levels; | |
| E. | utilizes a variety of learning resources to accomplish the educational goals; | |
| F. | encourages 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 development and evaluation of curriculum and the preparation of courses of study.
The Board encourages participation in curriculum development by staff, parents, students, and community to help ensure an educational program that reflects the educational and developmental needs of students. The objectives of the curriculum shall be made known to students, staff, parents, and community.
The Superintendent shall make progress reports to the Board periodically.
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.
The Board encourages, where it is feasible and in the best interest of the District, participation in programs of educational research.
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
November, 1995