Developing a Quality Curriculum:  by Allan A. Glatthorn
133 pages, $27.95 list
1-57766-340-3
978-1-57766-340-9
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Developing a Quality Curriculum
In this concise, well-organized guide to developing high-quality school curricula, Glatthorn blends sound research, initiatives, and trends with his practical experience as a curriculum consultant to more than one hundred school systems. Glatthorn believes that shared leadership and responsibility are essential to achieve quality. Curriculum development should involve a collaborative process that includes input from the state, district leaders, school administrators, classroom teachers, and parents. From “Organizing and Planning for Curriculum Work” to “Conducting a Curriculum Audit to Ensure Quality,” Developing a Quality Curriculum is a valuable resource for understanding and practicing sound curriculum development.
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started
2. Organizing and Planning for Curriculum Work
3. Laying the Foundation for the District Curriculum
4. Building the Components of the District Curriculum
5. Supporting the District Curriculum
6. Ensuring Effective Implementation of the District Guide
7. Developing the School Curriculum
8. Developing the Classroom Curriculum
9. Conducting a Curriculum Audit to Ensure Quality