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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:
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Sharon McHolland |
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James O. Fleming |
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Responsible Division Head |
Date |
Superintendent |
Date |