Lewisburg Area School District Policies	Printable version
105 Curriculum 105. CURRICULUM The Board recognizes its responsibility for the development, assessment and improvement of the educational program of the schools. To this end, the curriculum shall be evaluated, adapted and developed on a continuing basis and in accordance with a plan for curriculum. improvement. For purposes of this policy, curriculum shall be defined as a series of planned instruction aligned with established academic standards in each subject that is coordinated, articulated and implemented in a manner designed to result in the achievement of academic standards at the proficient level by all students. The Board shall be responsible for the curriculum of the district's schools. The curriculum shall be designed to provide students the opportunity to achieve the academic standards established by the Board. Attaining the academic standards requires students to demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge. In order to provide a quality educational program for district students, the Board shall adopt a curriculum plan that includes the requirements for courses to be taught; subjects to be taught in the English language; courses adapted to the age, development and needs of students; and strategies for assisting those students having difficulty attaining the academic standards. The district's curriculum shall provide the following: 1. Continuous learning through effective collaboration among the schools of this district. 2. Continuous access to sufficient programs and services of a library/media facility and classroom collection to support the educational program. 3. Guidance and counseling services to assist in educational, emotional and social development, and in career and academic planning. 4. A continuum of educational programs and services for all students with disabilities, pursuant to law and regulation. 5. Limited English Proficiency programs for students whose dominant language is not English, pursuant to law and regulation. 6. Compensatory education programs for pupils, pursuant to law and regulation. 7. Equal educational opportunity for all students, pursuant to law and regulation. 8. Career awareness and vocational education, pursuant to law and regulation. 9. Educational opportunities for identified gifted students, pursuant to law and regulation. 10. Regular and continuous instruction in safety procedures. The Superintendent shall be responsible to the Board for the development, of curriculum and shall establish procedures for curriculum development that ensure effective participation of staff members and the utilization of all available resources, as appropriate. A listing of all curriculum materials shall be made available for the information of parents/guardians, students, staff and Board members. The Superintendent may authorize such pilot programs as are deemed to be necessary to the continuing growth of the instructional program. The Superintendent shall inform the Board about pilot programs, including objectives, evaluative criteria, and costs. The Board encourages, where it is feasible and in the best interest of the students of the district, participation in State initiated pilot programs of educational research. References: School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 1511, 1512 State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 4.3, 4.4, 4.12, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, 4.25, 4.26, 4.27, 4.29, 4.82 Board Policy – 100, 102, 103, 103.1, 105.1, 106, 107, 109, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 127, 138, 213, 805