Discuss specific ways in which your school’s (or one with which you are familiar or would like to work) curriculum meets the curriculum design standards. In what ways could your school’s curriculum be improved to better meet the standards?

From the e-Activity, consider the external influences of a regional accrediting body on a school’s curricula. Discuss at least three specific implications for curriculum design that are included in the regional accrediting body’s standards document. Discuss specific ways in which your school’s (or one with which you are familiar or would like to work) curriculum meets the curriculum design standards. In what ways could your school’s curriculum be improved to better meet the standards?

E-Activity-*To assist with first question* Research the Internet to locate the Website for the regional accrediting body for the local school district, or the one with which you are familiar. (i.e., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, or others.) From the Website, download and review the accrediting body’s standards document. Specifically, read the area focused on curriculum design and development process. Be prepared to discuss.