Instruction

6140.1-AR

 

REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

(New Courses)

 

A.      Purpose and Scope

To provide procedures and guidelines for the review and development of new courses

B.     General

Suggestions and/or questions regarding this procedure should be directed to the site manager or the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services.

C.     Forms Used and Additional References

Model prescribed in procedure "D" below.

D.     Procedure

New course proposals shall be submitted for approval in writing according to the model outlined below. Proposals for the addition of courses must be submitted so as to reach the office of the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services not later than January 1 preceding the school year in which the course is to be instituted. Proposals will have thorough staff evaluation, Curriculum Council review, and approval of the Superintendent before they shall be recommended for adoption to the Board of Education.

E.     Model

1.      Course of Study (format as currently prescribed)

2.      Statement of need (include description of means used to determine need)

3.      Statement of considerations

a.      Costs

1)      Personnel

2)      Textbooks

3)      Other media

4)      Additional equipment

5)      Special supply needs

6)      Special facility needs

7)      Other needs and costs, if any (including staff development)

b.      Personnel (availability, certification, job description if new position, differentiation, etc.)

c.      Relationship/conflict with other existing courses

d.      Staff reaction and acceptance including method for determining such

e.      Anticipated public reaction (acceptance, objection, etc.)

F.      Reports Required

Report to Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services, recommendation to Superintendent.

G.     Record Retention

Not applicable

H.     Responsible Administrative Unit

Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services

I.         Approved by:

 

Sharon McHolland  

10/10/94

James O. Fleming  

10/17/94

Responsible Division Head

Date

Superintendent

Date