West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 126 - Education › Title 126 - LEGISLATIVE RULE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Series 126-053 - High Quality Standards For Juvenile Institutional Education Programs (2325) › Section 126-53-3 - High Quality Standards

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
3.1.
				Operational Procedures. OIEP shall establish operational policies and implement
				written procedures that reflect the education standards adopted by the WVBE.
				These standards assure that juveniles in facilities under the governance of the
				WVBE and the State Superintendent of Schools are afforded the opportunity to
				receive an adequate and appropriate education in accordance with applicable
				state and federal_laws, policies and regulations; continue to advance in
				school; and, prepare for reentry to the public schools, postsecondary education
				or the world of work.
3.2.
				Curriculum and Instruction. The curriculum and instructional practices of the
				organization and the school are based on WVBE and OIEP policy and research, and
				ensure that students in these facilities have an adequate and equitable
				opportunity to learn.
3.2.1. Curriculum Based
				on Content Standards and Objectives. The curriculum is based on the content
				standards and objectives approved by the WVBE. Content standards are used to
				guide instruction.
3.2.2. High
				Expectations. Through curricular offerings, and instructional and
				administrative practices, staff demonstrate high expectations for the learning
				and achieving of all students.
3.2.3. Learning Environment. School staff
				provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment that is conducive to
				learning.
3.2.4. Research Based
				Instructional Strategies. Staff demonstrate the use of research based
				instructional strategies that facilitate learning for all students.
3.2.5. Instruction. Instruction is based on
				four core academic areas (English/language arts/reading, mathematics, social
				studies, science) and programs in developmental guidance appropriate for the
				student's developmental and grade level. Elective offerings must be based on
				approved WVBE content standards and objectives or must have written goals and
				objectives that are approved by the Superintendent of OIEP. The instructional
				program will accommodate the frequent entry and exit of students. Frequent
				monitoring and assessment of student progress is utilized to guide and improve
				instruction.
3.2.6. Instruction in
				Writing. Instruction in writing shall be a part of every student's weekly
				education program. Feedback on student writing shall be provided.
3.2.7. Instructional Materials and
				Library/Technology Access. All students have access to approved and appropriate
				up-to-date textbooks, instructional materials, and other resources in all
				curricular areas. Students have regular access to library/educational
				technology centers or classroom libraries.
3.2.8. Multicultural Activities.
				Multicultural activities are included at all programmatic levels with an
				emphasis on prevention and zero tolerance for racial, sexual, religious/ethnic
				harassment, or violence. (126 CSR 18, WVBE Policy 2421, Racial, Sexual,
				Religious/Ethnic Harassment and Violence Policy, hereinafter Policy
				2421.)
3.2.9. Instructional Day.
				Priority is given to teaching and learning with a focus on the active
				engagement of students during designated instructional class time. An
				instructional day is provided that includes a minimum of 315 minutes for
				kindergarten and grades 1 through 4; 330 minutes for grades 5 through 8; and
				345 minutes for grades 9 through 12. The school submits to OIEP a calendar with
				a minimum 180 instructional days (W. Va. Code §
										18-5-45; 126 CSR
				42, WVBE Policy 2510, Assuring The Quality of Education: Regulations for
				Education Programs, hereinafter Policy 2510). An extended school term is
				provided as required by statute or interagency agreement.