Some districts prefer the planning outlined in Chapter 280 of the Code. AEA staff will assist in designing this planning, in overall facilitation, in needs assessment, data collection, and training of school personnel, planning team members, or action team members. The AEA 14 preferred model results in community developed high priority learner exit outcomes or essential learnings in most subject discipline areas. This result can then be utilized by in-district curriculum planning committees in designing down curriculum utilizing the AEA 14 ABC Model. This program has been in existence since 1991 and has a separate advisory committee.
Planning is done one year in advance.
School districts dismiss school on the days of the in-service. The approved plan calls for focus areas to generally extend over two to three years. The plan also encourages study groups, in building or district-wide format developing general awareness and capacity in selected areas. All teachers and administrators are surveyed yearly to determine needs for future years. Results go to the representative planning committee.