Standards-based curriculum and instruction have a positive influence on student achievement. Before you jump into Standards Based Instruction and Data-Based Decision Making, consider the following six elements. Think about where you are in each element and use this as a tool to help you chart your course.

Spice it up a Notch with Nutmeg 2008!
A Collaborative Internet Project for teachers and their students in grades 4 through 8.  The project supports classroom teachers to utilize the Nutmeg Book Award program in a way that addresses Connecticut’s Standards through an authentic, engaging, online project.

Chaplin Kindergarten Ice Cream Business
As the authentic component of their unit on community helpers and a way to have the children gain an understanding of being “contributing citizens”, the Chaplin Kindergarten students created their own ice cream business with proceeds going to the local food pantry and the school’s literacy program.
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