Absolutes During the Transition
1. Teach to the standards for each of the required subjects (Alabama College- and Career-Ready Standards - Courses of Study)
2. Through a clearly articulated and locally aligned K-12 curriculum (Sample curricula found on ALEX and Alabama Insight)
3.
Supported by aligned resources, support, and professional development
(Sample lesson plans and supporting resources found on ALEX,
differentiated support through ALSDE Regional Support Teams and ALSDE
Initiatives, etc.)
4.
Monitored regularly through formative, interim/benchmark assessments to
inform the effectiveness of the instruction and continued learning
needs of individuals and groups of students (GlobalScholar, QualityCore
Benchmarks, and other locally determined assessments)
5.
With a goal that each student graduates from high school with the
knowledge and skills to succeed in post-high school education and the
workforce without the need for remediation as evidenced by multiple
measures achieved through multiple pathways to meet the graduation
requirements set for students in Alabama. (Alabama High School
Graduation Requirements/Diploma)