Instruction |
6140.2-AR |
REVIEW AND
DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
(Other Than New Course Proposals)
A.
Purpose and Scope
To provide procedures and guidelines for staff to develop or revise an
educational program of the district (other than new course proposals)
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
Proposals for the development or modification of educational programs
(other than new courses of study) shall be submitted in writing to the
Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services using the model specified
below. Such proposals must be submitted in a timely manner to provide for
thorough staff evaluation, Curriculum Council review (if appropriate), approval
of the Superintendent, and Board of Education approval, if required. As a
guideline, proposals should be submitted at least six (6) months before desired
date of implementation. The model indicated below must be carefully and
thoroughly developed in order to expedite the review and approval process.
E.
Model
1.
Statement of the proposal
2.
Relationship to district philosophy and goals
3.
Statement of need, (include description of means
used to determine need)
4.
Planning strategy (activities and timeline required
to facilitate implementation)
5.
Statement of considerations
a.
Personnel (Including costs and availability)
b.
Staff development requirements
c.
Budget (Materials, supplies, and equipment)
d.
Facilities (development and/or modification)
e.
Relationship/conflict with other program(s)
f.
Staff reactions and acceptance including method of
determining such
g.
Anticipated public reaction (acceptance, objection,
etc.)
6.
Evaluation
a.
Method
b.
Timeline
c.
Criteria for continuation, expansion, reduction, or
discontinuance of program
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 |
|
James O. Fleming |
|
Responsible Division Head |
Date |
Superintendent |
Date |