"Teacher and principals reported implementation of curriculum guides was helpful for planning purposes, increased consistency of teaching across schools and increased continuity across grades (almost 75% or teachers and 95% of principals). No data was presented showing impact of pacing guides on student performance or achievement.” Marsh, J.A., Kerr, K.A., Ikemoto, G., Darilek, H., Suttorp, M., Zimmer, R.W., & Barney, H. (2005)

Essential Program Component Three

Lesson and course pacing schedule (K-8) and master schedule flexibility for sufficient numbers of intervention courses (9-12) State Definition: Elementary School Level: The school/district prepares and distributes an annual district/schoolwide pacing schedule for each grade level (K-8) for the reading/language arts and mathematics program in order for all teachers to know when and in what sequence each lesson is expected to be taught to ensure content coverage. Middle School Level: The school/district prepares and distributes an annual district/schoolwide pacing schedule for each grade level (K-8) for the English/reading/language arts and mathematics programs in order for all teachers to know when and in what sequence each lesson is expected to be taught to ensure content coverage. High School Level: School/district provides (a) SBE-adopted intervention programs, offered as a separate, extended-period class, for all students requiring intensive intervention in English/reading/language arts, i.e., those who are unable to demonstrate proficiency in sixth grade standards, and (b) appropriate instructional strategies for those students requiring strategic intervention, i.e. students at or above the sixth grade reading/language arts standards but unable to pass the English/reading/language arts portion of the CAHSEE. School/district provides (a) intervention programs offered as a separate, extended-period class, for all students requiring intensive intervention in mathematics, i.e., those who are unable to demonstrate proficiency in seventh grade mathematics standards, and (b) appropriate instructional strategies for those students who are unable to demonstrate proficiency in Algebra I and/or are at risk of failing the mathematics portion of the CAHSEE. more information

Related Information: Course of Study: ELA, EPC 8

Middle School:

• Pacing Guides
• Master Scheduling
• Block Scheduling
• Accelerating Academic Interventions