Curriculum Review Process 

At DPS, we believe in utilizing culturally responsive instructional practices and strategies that affirm each student’s unique identity, build a welcoming and inclusive community, and cultivate engaged and empowered learners. Based on research, our teaching and learning processes must evolve to best meet all students' needs.  Constant reflection and analysis should be conducted to ensure the proper materials, alignment, and practices are being utilized. This plan is designed to be flexible and changes should be made as students’ needs,  standards, and resources are updated. 

Curriculum Review Phases

Resources

Equity Review Guiding Document 

Equity Review Guiding Questions/Reflection Guide

Massachusetts Learning Standards

The Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks provide teachers, students and families with clear and shared expectations for what all students should know and be able to do at the end of each year. They represent a promise of equitable education for all students. They formalize the expectation that all students in the Commonwealth have access to the same academic content, regardless of their zip code, background, or abilities.

The learning standards in the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks set expectations for what all students should know and be able to do by the end of each school year. Educators, students, families, and others can use the Standards Navigator to explore the Massachusetts learning standards and find related resources such as student work exemplars, quick reference guides, and definitions of terms.

Sample Student Surveys

• PreK-2

• Grade 3-5

• Secondary

• Education Evaluator Rubric