Standard 2 Curriculum Analysis Project

Standard II allowed me to submit three artifacts: Professional Development Plan and survey, Curriculum Analysis Project-“Why Try” and the Student Learning Project. School Personnel and Administration allowed us to create a professional growth plan that is conducive to student learning. It allowed for analyzing school data and make a plan for improvement, creating a school climate with high expectations for students. This plan also allowed for promotion of the schools mission and vision. It provided all students with the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their fullest potential. The Curriculum Analysis allowed me to dig deep into a curriculum and evaluate how effective it is or could be at a school site for the success of every student.

I created a survey and sent it out to all teachers at my current school. This anonymous survey was a way teachers could express the needs of the school and ways they could be addressed. I complied the demographics and student data along with survey results to develop a Professional Development Plan. The plan included two specific goals and were aligned with the schools vision and mission for the continued success of our students and school.

The Curriculum Analysis was on the "Why Try" Program. I examined the origin, organization and content of the curriculum. I also looked at how the curriculum should be implemented for best results. Through this analysis I was able to identify the benefits and weaknesses of the curriculum for the continued success of students academically and socially.

The Student Learning Project was comprised of several components. The first component was to interview a special education teacher and a parent of a special needs student. The second component was to assess the student with special learning needs and to determine areas to be worked on. The third component was to develop and implement an individualized learning program. I spent several weeks working with my student on specific standards in Algebra. I followed up with an assessment, documented his progress and reported back to