The problem with scope and
sequence implementation is that essentially, at scale, no one implements their scope and sequence. Don’t protest, this is common knowledge.
But here is the deal, when it
comes to scope and sequence implementation, campus leadership has three
choices. In rank order these choices
are:
1. Commit, train,
support and monitor full fidelity implementation. This is the optimal
solution. And schools that do this,
consistently outperform schools that do not. Don’t protest, this is common
knowledge.
2. Do not implement a
scope and sequence. I am not suggesting that you do this. But if your campus is affluent, your students
will meet minimum standards with or without you. Don’t protest, this is common
knowledge.
3. Implement only part
of the scope and sequence. This is
typical practice. You should avoid this
option at costs. It guarantees eventual
failure. And it is not the fault of the
scope and sequence. It is pure
implementation failure. Implementing
parts of a scope and sequence is like trying to fly a plane that has only one
wing. The only assured result is a
spectacular crash.
Think.
Work. Achieve.
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