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For the purpose of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Education Program the following definitions shall apply.Ìý

Content curriculumÌý– identified knowledge, skills, and processesÌý

Instructional strategiesÌý– teaching practices that support student learningÌý

Assessment methodologiesÌý– processes by which student performance and mastery are judgedÌý

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ StandardsÌý– District developed essential learner outcomes for academic and College and Career Readiness skills that are based on state academic content standards and indicatorsÌý

AccountabilityÌý– roles and responsibilities of the board of education, superintendent, central office personnel, building personnel, and students, relative to the MEPÌý

AlignmentÌý– demonstrated relationship among written, taught, and assessed curriculumÌý

Professional Learning – Professional opportunities whereby employees gain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the District curriculum to improve student learning.