Okla. Admin. Code § 210:35-3-66

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 210:35-3-66 - Curriculum

(a) Quality curriculum shall be accessible for all students.

(b) The curriculum shall reflect the school's statement of philosophy (and/or mission) and goals.

(c) The written curriculum shall include the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

(d) The school shall provide an organizational structure and curriculum which allows each student to progress in accordance with individual growth and development.

(e) The curriculum shall reflect principles of human growth and development and the specific learning theories accepted by the school.

(f) The curriculum shall reflect the needs, the goals, and the values of the community.

(g) The curriculum shall utilize the resources of the community.

(h) The curriculum shall be developed, evaluated, and revised by the professional staff, with the appropriate involvement by the community and the students.

(i) The curriculum shall be broad in scope and shall provide a wide range in student rate, readiness, and potential for learning through a balanced program of skills and knowledge.

(1) Information Skills shall be integrated into the curriculum to facilitate the development of proficiency in locating, selecting, organizing and communicating information.

(2) The curriculum shall emphasize the interrelationships among areas of learning.

(3) Procedures shall be established and implemented which foster vertical and horizontal program articulation (scope and sequence) with the school and within affiliated schools.

(4) The Oklahoma Academic Standards shall be in writing and shall be available to parents/guardians and teachers. Student skills shall be reviewed periodically and shall be utilized in assessing student performance on the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

(5) The instructional staff members shall participate in the selection of appropriate content, methods, teaching materials, and learning activities used to achieve the Oklahoma Academic Standards and the goals of the local school district and/or school site.

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:35-3-66

Added at 8 Ok Reg 2159, eff 5-17-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 2371, eff 7-13-92; Amended at 10 Ok Reg 4287, eff 7-27-93 (emergency); Amended at 11 Ok Reg 1279, eff 2-14-94 (emergency); Amended at 11 Ok Reg 2599, eff 6-13-94; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 3361, eff 5-5-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2306, eff 6-11-98

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 35, Issue 24, September 4, 2018, eff. 9/14/2018