Amy Gilmore

This Curriculum Handbook for Advance R-IV School District details a comprehensive, long-range plan for curriculum development, review, and revision. The process involves collaboration among teachers, parents, community members, administrators, and students, aligning with the district's mission statement and Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Key components include systematic six-year review cycles for curriculum and textbook adoption, data-driven evaluation using Missouri Learning Standards and assessment results, and integration of community input to continuously evolve the curriculum to meet student needs and improve instruction.

The Advance R-IV School District's 2023-2027 Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) focuses on four key priorities: Student Learning, Community, Climate & Culture, Leadership, and High-Quality Teaching. The plan aims to improve student academic achievement in reading and math, enhance school climate and culture by fostering respect and safety, strengthen communication and collaboration among stakeholders, and support high-quality teaching through professional development and resource allocation. Specific goals include increasing reading proficiency among K-5 students, meeting or exceeding state averages in math and ELA scores, improving student and stakeholder perceptions of school climate and culture, enhancing communication effectiveness, and ensuring high teacher retention rates. The plan utilizes data from various sources, including surveys and assessments, to inform goal setting and monitor progress.