The Process for Discussing Madison School District High School Alignment

Superintendent Dan Nerad:

This is to provide clarity, transparency and direction in improving our high school curriculum and instruction, with ongoing communication.

(As presented to the MMSD Board of Education on January 6, 2011)

The following guiding principles were discussed:

• We will be aligning to the ACT Cateer and College Readiness Standards and the Common Core Standards
• This will be a comprehensive Pre K-12 process, to build continuity across all grade levels
• We will be implementing aligned assessments, including the Educational Planning & Assessment System (EPAS)
• The high school alignment will focus on grades 9 and 10 in the four core content areas
• We will establish common understandings, knowledge and skills using Universal Designs for Learning (UDL)

Lots of related links:

• "Stand Up Against the MMSD High School Reform"
• Madison school district to consider alternatives to traditional public schools
• Advanced Placement, Gifted Education & A Hometown Debate
• On the Gifted & Talented Complaint Against the Madison School District
• Madison School District 2010-2011 Enrollment Report, Including Outbound Open Enrollment (3.11%)
• Complaint Filed Against Madison Schools
• English 10
• District Small Learning Community Grant - Examining the Data From Earlier Grants, pt. 2
• The Mess at West (updated)
• Laurie Frost and Lorie Raihala: Issues at West High are long-standing

Posted by Jim Zellmer at January 30, 2011 5:12 AM
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