Reaching Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals requires more than teaching and working harder; it also requires working smarter. An important first step is for every teacher to understand the destination. What are the standards? What is on the test? Which standards are most essential? How do my lessons align to those standards? This workshop will provide an overview of the International Center’s resource kits, Achieving AYP Using State-specific Curriculum Matrix Data, Gold Seal Lessons for Rigor and Relevance - K-8, and Gold Seal Lessons for Rigor and Relevance - 9-12, to answer these and other related questions and concerns.

Objectives

• Understand how to identify the highest priority standards on which to focus curriculum and instruction
• Learn strategies for targeting instruction around the skills and knowledge students need to be successful on state tests and as lifelong learners
• Align lessons and activities to state standards

Related Resources

Resource Kits

• Achieving AYP Using Your State’s State-specific Curriculum Matrix Data
• Gold Seal Lessons for Rigor and Relevance - K-8
• Gold Seal Lessons for Rigor and Relevance - 9-12
• How to Design Gold Seal Lessons Handbook

DVD

• Bringing Focus and Effective Practices to Our Classrooms

White Paper

• Achieving Academic Excellence through Rigor and Relevance