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  NUMBER: 105
  SECTION: Programs
  TITLE: Curriculum Development
  ADOPTED: May 3, 1994
  REVISED:  

 

 

105. Curriculum Development

1.Authority

SC 1512
Title 22
Sec. 5.217

The Board recognizes its responsibility for the improvement and growth 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 development.

2.Definition

For purposes of this policy, curriculum shall be defined as all planned learning activities of the schools, such as the courses of study, subjects, classes, and organized group activities provided by the school.

3.Delegation
of Responsibility

As educational leader of the district, the Superintendent shall be responsible to the Board for the development of curriculum and shall establish procedures for curriculum development.

Title 22
Sec. 5.4
5.252

With prior Board approval, the Superintendent may conduct such pilot programs as are deemed necessary to the continuing growth of the instructional program.

School Code
1512, 1518

PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 5.216,
5.217,
5.242, 5.4

Board Policy
No. 118,
No. 805

 
11/08/2006