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Experience Curriculum

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Core Code Alignment

Elementary / Early Childhood
Early Childhood (PreSchool)
22040000001: Early Childhood (Pre-K)

Recommendation

Reviewed, Not Recommended

Evaluation

Upon review, Experience Curriculum is not recommended. While some of the standards are taught, it doesn’t meet most of the standards. There is not a Utah core standards alignment with their program. There seems to be too many holes in the curriculum. There are many supplies/consumables needed to successfully teach the different lessons. Most of these supplies come with the program, but would need to be purchased every year. The lesson plans are very short with little instruction on how to teach them. An inexperienced teacher would need a lot of time to prepare for each day. The scaffolding does not seem to really address the needs of students who may need more help.

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Rubric : Generic

Compliance with State Law (Required)

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Sensitive Materials and Prohibited Submission 53G-10-103, R277-628	This item has not been graded.

Prohibited discriminatory practices 53G-2-103-5, 53B-1-118 and 67-27-107	This item has not been graded.

Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202	This item has not been graded.

Free from advertising, e-commerce, or political interest	This item has not been graded.

Content

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Alignment	The content of this resource aligns with appropriate grade-level core standards and is current, well-researched and referenced from reliable sources.	The content of this resource aligns with most grade-level core standards but will need supplementary materials to ensure coverage of all the objectives for this course.	The content of this resource aligns with a few grade-level core standards for a portion of the course.	The content of this resource does not align with standards and objectives for this course.
Not all standards are met. May not adequately meet all Head Start standards (HSPPS). Not on the list of evidence-based curricula reviews by ECLKC https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/curriculum/consumer-report The scope and sequence does not align with current standard knowledge of early literacy development. Curriculum includes focus of instruction on concepts that are not core standards. Outside of core standards, the program is built to teach and assess development of knowledge that does not connect to school readiness . They did not take the time to align their content with the Utah state core standards.
Navigation	Scaffolding supports for these materials are complex and challenging, engage learners from various skill levels, assist all students in enhancing conceptual understanding, and offer opportunities for students to share evidence and research.	Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels and assist students in enhancing conceptual understanding.	Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels.	Scaffolding supports for these materials do not engage learners.
A "simplify" and "challenge" option is given for those who need more help and those who need a challenge in every small group setting. Ages and developmental stages are considered in teaching and in parent connection resources.
Instructional Support	Students can navigate the material independently. Instructions are clear and understandable.	The material contains instructions that are understandable and easy to navigate. Students may need educator support to navigate material.	The material may be used with direct educator support but lacks clear instructions.	The instructions in this material are unclear, and navigation is difficult.
Navigation is easy. The lessons are understandable and clear.
Assessments	This item has not been graded.

Ethnic Studies Ethnic studies in core standards and curriculum should be a narrowly tailored incorporation of age-appropriate opportunities that naturally arise through education without pretextual effort in courses, programs, or activities where ethnic studies is not a primary focus. The material should incorporate a curriculum of people and cultures that reflect the state’s various demographics without commentary that seeks to violate the neutrality standard established in codes: 53B-1-118, 53G-2-103, 53G-2-104, 53G-2-105, 67-27-107,	This item has not been graded.

Shared Values and Character Traits	This item has not been graded.

Material Characteristics

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Physical Characteristics	This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by incorporating modern, up-to-date, and relatable visuals.	In physical terms, the material is interactive and provides high-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users.	The material offers limited or low-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for students, but it is reusable.	The content either has low audio-visual quality or is not intended for reuse.
Some materials do not seem to be as durable for many years of usage. Some would need to be laminated in order to ensure durability.
Technical Standards	This material surpasses the content outlined in "Adequate" by ensuring the safeguarding of student data privacy and easy installation or access without technical assistance. Furthermore, any licensing information is clearly stated in the description.	The materials meet all the requirements of federal and state laws, as well as accepted technical standards such as ISTE Standards and VPAT Compliance. Additional technical specifications and limitations, including hardware requirements, bandwidth demands, and software/web access restrictions, are clearly outlined in the description. The design of the materials allows for error-free installation or access without the need to purchase additional components.	The material is constrained by specifications that require additional materials, technical assistance, hardware, software, or infrastructure. Access to resources within the material expires after a trial period.	Student data privacy is at risk.
The curriculum meets all technical requirements.
Adaptability	The material is currently relevant and adaptable for teacher and student use in individualized or group instructional settings across multiple content areas. The material can be customized for the needs of diverse learners.	Educators or students can utilize the material, but it may not be customizable for the needs of diverse learners.	The material has limited options to address adaptability for the needs of diverse learners.	The material is not suitable for different educational settings with diverse learners.
Adaptations are not explicitly given and would require the teacher to adapt themselves. The materials are promoted as being “usable out of the box” and images are of product-focused (not process-focused) work completed by children. The adaptability of the program would be heavily reliant on the skill, knowledge, experience, and support of the individual teacher.

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