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60208
. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to do both of the
following:
(1) Provide to local educational agencies a process that involves
teachers, and is consistent with the implementation of
standards-based curricula and the principle of local control.
(2) Consistent with Section 60200.7, ensure that school districts
are provided with as many high-quality standards-aligned
instructional material options as possible, so that educators may
have many rigorous options in choosing the best materials that meet
the needs of all pupils, including English learners and pupils with
disabilities, and that ensure that their pupils are able to master
the academic content standards adopted by the state board pursuant to
Section 60605.8.
(b) The Superintendent, in collaboration with the state board,
teachers of various grade levels and subject areas, district and
county office of education curriculum administrators selected from
various geographic areas, professional development training experts,
and representatives from postsecondary institutions or other
educational agencies and organizations, as deemed appropriate by the
Superintendent, shall do all of the following:
(1) Develop criteria to guide the development of model
professional development modules that provide critical information
and strategies to be used as the common core academic content
standards are implemented. The criteria shall be based on the
California Standards for the Teaching Professions and developed in
consideration of the National Staff Development Council's Standards
for Staff Development.
(2) Develop model professional development modules for teachers,
principals, and school leaders that incorporate, make use of, and
build upon existing professional development programs and
opportunities currently available at the local, state, and national
levels to deepen the understanding of at least all of the following:
(A) The common core academic content standards.
(B) Instructional strategies to support the learning of all
pupils, including English learners, pupils with disabilities, and
underperforming pupils.
(C) Instructional strategies that promote creativity, innovation,
critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and communication
skills in all academic content areas.
(D) The integration of subject content knowledge.
(E) Instructional leadership and coaching.
(c) Model professional development modules shall be designed for
delivery through various methods, including, but not limited to,
school-based and web-based delivery.
(d) The Superintendent shall report to the state board on the
development pursuant to subdivision (b) of the model professional
development modules.