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Lake Forest curriculum report emphasizes early literacy, data use and expanded CTE pathways
Summary
At the March 12 board meeting, district curriculum leadership described a four‑pillar strategy emphasizing high‑quality instructional materials and teacher training, data‑driven decisionmaking, expanded career/technical pathways, and systems supports (including Infinite Campus transition and planning for responsible AI use in PD).
Mr. James presented the Lake Forest School District’s curriculum, instruction and assessment priorities at the March 12 board meeting, outlining a four‑pillar strategy aimed at raising instructional consistency and student opportunity across the district.
The plan centers on: (1) coherent, grade‑level instructional materials and sustained teacher training; (2) data‑driven decisionmaking using district benchmarks and dashboards; (3) expanded student opportunities including career and technical education (CTE), AP and dual‑enrollment options and work‑based learning; and (4) systems and supports to make those efforts sustainable, including the recent transition to Infinite Campus.
Why it matters: District leaders said these elements…
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