Curriculum Council
Role of the Curriculum Council
- Attend Council Meeting - There are four morning meetings each school year. The agendas of these meetings center on presentations and discussion of current curriculum and school improvement initiatives and issues, and textbook adoption.
- Develop a Working Knowledge of Curriculum Goals, Trends, and Issues.
- Network with Supervisors to Communicate Local Concerns and Issues Regarding Curriculum and School Improvement.
- Communicate Curriculum Trends and Issues with Individual Parents, Parent Groups, and the Home School.
- Review and Recommend Instructional Materials Proposed for Adoption. - Theses materials have been recommended by content area supervisors as content and level appropriate. Therefore, Council members review materials for the following factors:
- Language usage and illustrations consistent with community standards.
- Accurate recognition of minorities and ethnic groups.
- Avoidance of stereotypes.
- As Needed, Provide Input and Response to the Superintendent Regarding Issues Facing Carroll County in its Challenge to Bring about Continuous School Improvement.
Meeting Dates & Times
For school year 2011-12, the Curriculum Council will meet from 9 - 11:30 a.m. on November 4th, January 6th (Snow Date - January 31), March 2nd (Snow Date - March 19), and May 4th in Holy Cross Hall at Ascension Church. Textbooks and instructional materials submitted for adoption may be reviewed March 5 - May 3, 2012, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Staff Development at the Central Office.
Curriculum Council Membership List
Adoption of Instructional Materials
