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Presented by: Bonnie Fineman

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November 2022

Curriculum Sub-Committee

• WHS Social Studies Maps
• Secondary Grammar/Mechanics Progressions

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Objectives

• Introduce the curriculum-writing team.
• Explain rationale for project.
• Review contents of new curriculum maps.
• Share next steps.
• Obtain feedback and answer questions.

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WHS Social Studies Maps

• US History
• Civics

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Curriculum Team

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• Ryan Bennett & Christine Fracasso
• WHS Social Studies Teachers
• Bonnie Fineman
• Dir. of Arts & Humanities- Trainer/ Facilitator

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Rationale for Projects

• The study of US history and civics are critical elements of a public school education- “democratic education” or “democratic core” (Beane, J. & Apple, M.).
• There have been recent, rapid changes to fundamental institutions in the United States.
• All public schools should have accurate and relevant social studies and history curriculum.
• We need to explore new resources and texts.

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Changes to New Map- US History

• Synthesized 15+ units into 5.
• Increased comprehensiveness, complexity, and depth.
• Connected each unit to an overarching theme, i.e., economics and aligned post-assessments to theme.
• Added Reconstruction Era as first unit.
• Continued from the end of 8th grade social studies.
• Redeveloped Significant Tasks.
• Provided “suggested primary sources.”

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Overview- US History

• New Map

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Changes to New Map- Civics

• Miniaturized the AP US Government Course.
• Used new US History map as a guide.
• Upgraded cognitive challenge of Significant Tasks.
• Required written responses to core questions.
• Provided suggested primary sources/ court cases.
• Centered on building informed citizenship.

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Overview- Civics

• New Map

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Next Steps

• Explore textbook options for both courses.
• Digital
• Cost-effective
• Up-to-date
• Explore supplemental print materials.
• Write the full units for each course.

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BOE Members’ Questions

• Add notes

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Secondary Supplemental Materials

• Grammar & Mechanics Progressions

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Curriculum Teams

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• Mandy Renert, Laura Cookson, & Jessie Haynes
• Sage Park Middle School
• Greg Andrews, Christine Onofrey, & Jessica Narkawicz
• WHS
• Bonnie Fineman
• Dir. of Arts & Humanities- Trainer/ Facilitator

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Rationale for Project

• We received inquiries and feedback about our existing curriculum from BOE and families.
• Teachers asked for supplemental support for grammar and mechanics.
• Students expressed an interest in further developing their skills in these areas.

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Overview of Progressions

• Common Core-aligned topics within the areas of grammar and writing mechanics
• Focus areas for each grade level
• Aligned with our existing curriculum
• Strategy guides and resources for teachers

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Overview- Grammar & Mechanics Skill Maps

• WHS Sample (Grade 9)
• SPMS Sample (Grade 6)

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Next Steps

• Provide consistent professional development on integration of progressions in existing curriculum.
• Explore the best resources for this aspect of literacy instruction.
• Continue to build momentum around feedback practices.

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BOE Members’ Questions

• Add notes

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Questions?

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Bonnie Fineman

Director of Arts & Humanities

email: bfineman@windsorct.org

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