CID2

Demonstrator 2. Aligned and Rigorous Curriculum An aligned and rigorous curriculum provides access to a common academic core for all students as defined by state and national standards.

a) Curriculum is aligned vertically and horizontally to the Kentucky Core Academic Standards with an accountable monitoring systyem to ensure effective implementation. b) Curriculum intentionally integrates the strands of literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language use) across content areas to explicitly instruct and develop communication skills, including direct instruction on effective student use of strategies to support learning. c) Curriculum incorporates flexible choice of technologies teachers will use with students during instruction d) Curriculum provides opportunities for students to utilize technology authentically and resourcefully to communicate with appropriate audiences. e) Curriculum integrates building a communications portfolio that demonstrates student interest, and the development of writing and communication skills across the content areas and over time. f) Curriculum provides opportunities for students to practice 21st century critical thinking, problem solviing, and communication skills.