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District rolls out Falcon Flex professional-learning schedule; multiple curricula to be placed on June agenda
Summary
Administrators reviewed Falcon Flex professional learning dates and presented completed K–12 curriculum revisions in art, technology education, computer science and music for board consideration next week; the board was also told the Cedar Crest High School graduation list will be presented for approval.
District leaders described the Falcon Flex professional-learning catalog and said multiple department curriculum packages will be placed on the board’s agenda for approval.
Doctor Rackley and Doctor Murray said the Falcon Flex catalog opened May 1 with nearly 300 professional-development sessions. Staff said the first Falcon Flex Summit runs June 11–13 and a second mini-summit is scheduled for July 29–31; other single sessions begin between those dates.
Why it matters: staff described Falcon Flex as a teacher-choice model intended to give teachers agency in selecting professional learning that aligns with district priorities. Staff said the program will help staff complete required professional-development hours efficiently.
Curriculum items staff said would be placed on the next meeting agenda for grouped approval included: - Art: 19 courses written in this cycle (first time in the new cycle); - Technology education: 24 high-school courses plus seven family/consumer-science courses for a total of 31 courses aligned to the new technology and engineering standards that take effect July 1; - Computer science: eight high-school computer science courses (including AP and college-credit offerings); - Music: 27 courses covering general music and performing ensembles, with K–5 horizontal alignment in elementary schools.
The presenter noted these curricula were the result of K–12 vertical and horizontal collaboration among curriculum leaders. The district also told the board it will present the official list of Cedar Crest High School’s 382 graduates for approval at the next meeting, and reminded directors that 21 students participated in a January ceremony and will be included in the final approval.
The superintendent-level presenters asked that the curriculum packages and the graduation list be placed on next week’s agenda for formal action; no final approvals were taken at the May 12 work session.
