1. Curriculum Data Inquiry Cycle
During
Meeting
Before
Meeting
After
Meeting
Gain Perspective
• What is your probing question?
• Why is it important for students, teachers, parents?
Prepare Data
• What information or resources would help answer the question?
• Any pitfalls to avoid?
Uncover & Discover in the Documented
Curriculum
• What confirms your expectations?
• Why do you have these expectations?
• What surprises you?
Meet, Discuss, Adjust
• What should we celebrate?
• What key challenges do you notice?
• Any actions or adjustments needed?
Identify Next Steps
• SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Relevant, Time-Specific
Implement & Monitor
• What is the action plan?
• Who and how will stakeholders be involved?
• How will you monitor impact? How will you measure if your probing question was answered?
• When will you report progress to leadership?
Source: adapted from FARAIAPD, Worksheet-Curriculum-Data-Inquiry-Cycle
Refining Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
