The need for standards-aligned curricula is the most cited Common Core challenge for states, districts, and schools. Yet five years into that implementation, teachers still report scrambling to find high-quality instructional materials. Despite publishers' claims, there is a dearth of programs that are truly aligned to the demands of the Common…

A comprehensive approach to art education is provided in this curricular framework for the state of Maryland. Introductory material includes acknowledgements, a foreword, preface, statement of purpose, and philosophy. A brief overview of four goals for art education is followed by a detailed description of each goal and a statement of three to…

The guide, most of which consists of appendixes, forms, and formats, is an introduction to the process of developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped, gifted, and talented children in the state of Pennsylvania. Instructional components of the IEP are discussed in terms of annual goals, short-term objectives, and determining…

The Texas technology education curriculum model was developed in a group effort spread over 20 years. The curriculum development team, which included representatives of the state education department, industrial arts teachers, and foundation representatives, set program standards, updated the curriculum by integrating a technological approach,…

Guidelines are offered as a framework on which a kindergarten curriculum can be built. These guidelines include a list of desirable outcomes of an effective kindergarten program and instructional guidelines for learning activities in (1) art; (2) health, nutrition, and safety; (3) language arts; (4) music; (5) physical education; (6) science; and…

The New Jersey State Board of Education has adopted revised regulations mandating the teaching of family life education in all New Jersey schools by September, 1983. This article discusses the revisions and the controversy surrounding the mandate, especially its provisions for sex education. (SJL)

This document provides additional information for teachers and administrators who are implementing the Illinois Plan for Home Economics Education by conducting the several exploratory/orientation courses developed in the curriculum. These six appendixes contain the following: (1) the Illinois Home Economics Sequential Program; (2) a comparison of…

The major goal of the 3 1/2 year Federal project was to assist each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to develop preliminary State-tailored, home-school-community models/guides for developing and implementing improved and extended career guidance, counseling, and placement programs in local school districts. A national training…

Developed by classroom teachers, university professors, and personnel from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, this guide is an effort to assist teachers in locating and utilizing safety materials as well as to assist them in developing well-balanced safety programs for the children and young people in the state. The preschool and…

This curriculum bulletin was intended to explain the Oregon Action Plan and its implications for the music curriculum in Oregon schools. The bulletin contains two sections. Section 1, "Music and the Present Standards", includes the following: (1) "Implications for Changes to Standards"; (2) "The Oregon Action Plan with…

State policies to encourage elementary teachers to teach for understanding and thinking are more comprehensive in California than in any other state. Based on in-depth interviews with eight curriculum and policy experts and an analysis of over 100 documents, this report describes efforts being advanced across six policy fronts: (1) curriculum…

This publication represents a model for the Natural Science Education Curriculum for grades five through eight in Delaware's schools. This guide is meant to serve as a minimal standard for natural science education, but at the same time strives for maximum output of the natural science program. The guide is based on the processes of science…

This report discusses significant recent developments in the Nevada State Department of Education, describes a Department reorganization study, and discusses the development and implementation of a State master plan for education. According to the report, Nevada's master plan contains sections on (1) the organization and administration of the…

Highlights recent efforts to create a national social studies curriculum and briefly discusses the new California state curriculum guide. Reports on the efforts of ERIC/ChESS to include state and local curriculum guides in the database, identifies several available resources, and encourages readers to contribute guides for consideration. (GEA)

Designed for teachers of one-semester courses in health education at the high school level, this course guide helps students develop self-awareness of lifestyle choices through the use of self-assessments. Emphasis is placed on assuming responsibility for health status, maintaining and improving stress reduction techniques, and understanding how…