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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 210. State Department of Education |
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Chapter 35. Standards for Accreditation of Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Subchapter 3. Standards for Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Part 7. STANDARD IV: CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND CLIMATE |
SECTION 210:35-3-67. Instruction
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- (a) Special instruction, services, materials, and testing programs shall be available for those students having exceptional needs.(b) The overall educational program shall incorporate high expectations and successful experiences for all students.(c) Students and parents/guardians shall be informed about the Oklahoma Academic Standards for the core curriculum areas.(d) The placement of students in instructional skill groups within classes shall be reviewed frequently and adjustments shall be made in accordance with student needs and Oklahoma Academic Standards performance.(e) All instructional/learning materials shall be selected with consideration for the appropriate treatment of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and the avoidance of stereotyping.(f) Appropriate instructional materials and equipment for core curriculum areas shall be provided in the amount and types needed to ensure that all students demonstrate competency in the Oklahoma Academic Standards.(g) Students and parents/guardians shall be informed in writing about their rights and responsibilities pertaining to the school curriculum.(h) The school shall protect the legal rights of students and parents/guardians as those rights relate to the curriculum.(i) Instructional methods shall provide for cooperative group learning in addition to competitive and individualized learning formats.(j) Learning activities and assessment procedures shall be congruent with the Oklahoma Academic Standards.(k) Learning activities shall be supported by supplementary or alternative instructional services as required by individual student needs.(l) Teacher/student interaction shall be utilized in planning of instructional options for learning activities.(m) All activities to teach Oklahoma Academic Standards shall provide for the different learning styles of students by including a diversity of appropriate learning opportunities.(n) Learning activities shall provide for the use of a variety of instructional materials and equipment.(o) Teachers shall use classroom practices which make the most productive use of class time.(p) The school's administrators shall enforce procedures and regulations which protect student learning time.