Curriculum Committee Minutes – September 16, 2019

Members:

Nicole Sager – Committee Chair

Ed Cannon

Lori Elliott

*Kristie Kauerz

Liz Mahon

Cheryl Matias

Scott McLeod

Diana Schaack

 

Staff:

Shakira Anderson

*Shannon Hagerman (CPE)

* Unable to attend

 

COURSE PROPOSAL/REVISION REQUESTS:

Status                                   Item(s)                                                                                 Presenter

 

Curriculum Committee Orientation                              Dean Kantor

  • Provided an update on the 5-year syllabi review project the committee started last year.
  • Areas the committee can use support:
    • Technology and tracking – working with the tech team
    • Programs submitting requested syllabi – Dean Kantor will work with Program Leaders
    • Syllabi do not reflect the school’s emphasis on social justice and inclusion – the committee chair will work with the ADs for support

 

Approved                        CLDE 5828 CLDE Inquiry through PLCs                          Chris Carson

  • Offering course to our St. Vrain cohort summer 2020
  • The goal is to offer to teachers in other districts, starting them on a pathway towards a MA

 

Approved                        Boulder Journey Partnership Courses                         Lori Ryan

Final courses of the Boulder Journey School MA + Alternative Licensure Program

  • ECED 6340 Messing About with STEM
  • ECED 6350 Literacy & the Hundred Languages
  • ECED 6360 Children and Teachers as Change Agents
  • EDHD 6420 The Environment as the Third Teacher