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Iowa Core Curriculum - It's not so scary
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Definition of Full Implementation: Full implementation is accomplished when the school or district is able to provide evidence that an ongoing process is in place to ensure that each and every student is learning the Essential Concepts and Skill Sets of the Iowa Core Curriculum. A school that has fully implemented the Iowa Core Curriculum is engaged in an ongoing process of data gathering and analysis, decision making, identifying actions, and assessing impact around alignment and professional development focused on content, instruction, and assessment. The school is fully engaged in a continuous improvement process that specifically targets improved student learning and performance.
 * What are our deadlines?**
 * 1) K-12 Implementation Plan due July 2010 [[file:implementation_wks.pdf]]
 * 2) Full Implementation by 2012

We'll include the other following legislated deadlines into our implementation plan: Districts must: 1. Respond to all outcomes and targets of the implementation plan • Due July 1, 2010, for grades 9-12 • Due July 1, 2012, for grades K-8 2. Complete an initial alignment of local content with Core Curriculum Essential Concepts and Skill Sets in Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and 21 st Century Skills (Civic Literacy, Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, Technology Literacy, and Employability Skills) and steps to address any gaps • Due July 1, 2012, for grades 9-12 • Due 2013-2014, for grades K-8 3. Complete initial analysis of alignment of content, instruction, assessment, and steps to address gaps • Due July 1, 2012, for 9-12 • Due July 1, 2014, for K-8 4. Complete initial analysis of professional development needs in the areas of instruction and assessment and integrate into the District Professional Development Plans (following CSIP procedures) • Due July 1, 2012, for 9-12 • Due 2013-2014, for K-8