Two New Resources to Support Curriculum Implementation Now Available 

The Model Curriculum Framework (MCF), per KRS 158.6451, provides guidance for districts and schools in implementing educational best practice to enhance curricular coherence at the local level in order to positively impact student outcomes. The framework supports leaders in aligning their local curriculum, instructional resources, assessments and evidenced-based instructional practices with the Kentucky Academic Standards. 

The first section of the MCF, the Curriculum Development Process, provides guidance to districts and schools in: 

• Articulating an instructional vision for teaching and learning in a content area; 
• Selecting high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) aligned to the vision to support development of a local curriculum; and 
• Implementing and monitoring the curriculum over time.  

To further support effective curriculum implementation, which research shows is essential for a local curriculum and its HQIR(s) to support high-quality instruction and improve student outcomes, the Kentucky Department of Education has released two new resources: 

• The Curriculum Implementation Framework provides a detailed roadmap of key responsibilities by role group for the three stages of curriculum implementation (launch, early, ongoing). 
• The Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance Document defines curriculum-based professional learning and describes the learning to occur across the three stages of implementation, with tools specific to each to support.  

Within the Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance document, two NEW essential resources are available to assist districts and schools in enhancing literacy instructional practices. The associated Learning Walk Protocol can be used in conjunction with the Instructional Practice Guides to focus conversations and feedback.  

•  K-12 Comprehension in Reading/Writing Instructional Practice Guide: Empowers educators to enhance their instructional practices in reading and writing across all grade levels, ensuring a seamless transition from foundational literacy to advanced comprehension skills. 

• K-3 Foundational Literacy Instructional Practice Guide: Concentrates on the critical formative years of a child's education, providing educators with a roadmap for effective instruction in early literacy essentials.