Curriculum FAQ... Continued Curriculum FAQ... Continued 5. What do I do if I select a curriculum and I do not like it? Can I switch? YES! If a curriculum isn’t working for your student, it is important that we determine why the curriculum isn’t working and look for a new curriculum that is a better fit for your student. However, this change must be done in consultation with your teacher. Students changing curriculum will continue with their curriculum until the new curriculum arrives or a new curriculum plan is put in place by the teacher, generally at the start of a new Learning Period. 6. How can I learn more about the various curricula on your short list? During the months of April through August, our Curriculum and Instruction Team will be hosting weekly office hours that are available to parents and teachers. We encourage parents and teachers to come together during these office hours to learn about our recommendations and ask questions in real-time. Additionally, parents can attend weekly office hours with our Curriculum and Instruction leaders or stop by the Looking Library, located in the Lending Library, to view curriculum options. C&I Office Hours 7. Is a pacing guide required since my student likes to go at her/his own pace? While a learning plan is always dynamic in order to meet the needs of the learner, it is important students have a weekly learning schedule that provides daily learning opportunities on standards and skills for each student. Students should be making steady progress through the curriculum and standards in order to master the grade-level standards by the end of the school year. This will require adjustments to a student's learning plan should a student need more support on a particular subject. Your teacher will be able to help create adjustments to the schedule, however, daily consistent work must still be completed to ensure student growth occurs. “Independent learning encourages children to take responsibility for their own learning and become self-directed learners.” - Sir Ken Robinson