Unpacking Excellence: Navigating Standards and Curating Resources

Description

Do you want to streamline your curriculum planning process and ensure you provide your students with the best possible learning experiences? Curating instructional resources requires careful consideration of factors such as alignment with standards, accessibility, authenticity, diversity, and instructional effectiveness, as well as ongoing evaluation and refinement based on student feedback and outcomes. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we embark on the journey of unpacking standards and curating resources that meet the diverse needs of your students. From teacher-facing materials to student-facing resources, learn how to ensure alignment with standards and elevate the quality of your instructional content. Get ready to ready to unlock the secrets to selecting and organizing top-notch instructional resources for your classroom! Lauren's expertise in instructional strategies will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to discern high-quality instructional materials and curate them in an accessible manner for both teachers and students.

Objectives

1. Recall the key concepts and principles of identifying standards and curating instructional resources as discussed in the workshop.
2. Analyze the importance of standards alignment and resource curation in supporting student learning and achievement.
3. Implement strategies for identifying and curating high-quality instructional materials that align with standards and meet the diverse needs of your students.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials in supporting learning objectives and engaging students, considering factors such as alignment, authenticity, and accessibility.
5. Assess your own curriculum planning process and resource selection criteria, reflecting on areas for improvement and refinement.
6. Develop a personalized plan for navigating standards and curating resources in your classroom, incorporating strategies for alignment, diversity, accessibility, and instructional effectiveness.

Key Take Aways

• Gain a deeper understanding of educational standards and their role in guiding curriculum development and instructional planning.
• Learn practical strategies for identifying high-quality instructional materials that align with standards and meet the diverse needs of your students.
• Explore tools and resources for curating, organizing, and sharing instructional materials effectively.
• Discover best practices for standards alignment and resource curation, and gain inspiration for implementing these strategies in your own teaching practice.