Every Atlas site is designed to accommodate the vision and goals of each individual school’s

curriculum process, in addition to integrating their unique culture and values. We partner closely with
each school to craft a completely customizable curriculum mapping environment.

Sites Can be Configured Based on Numerous Mapping Approaches:

ƒ Unit-based Mapping
ƒ Mapping by Month, Marking Period, Cycle, or Timeframe of Choice
ƒ Understanding by Design
ƒ Multiple Intelligences
ƒ Thematic or Yearly Mapping

Setup and Design Will Reflect:

ƒ School organization ƒ School colors
ƒ Class and course structure ƒ School logo
ƒ School terminology ƒ Current mapping templates

Mapping Categories Can Vary by School or Division.

Categories Might Include:
ƒ Content ƒ Concepts
ƒ Skills ƒ Instructional Strategies
ƒ Assessment ƒ Technology Integration
ƒ Essential Questions ƒ Current Events
ƒ References ƒ Special Programs
ƒ Experiential Programs ƒ Outcomes
ƒ Goals ƒ Grade-Level Expectations
ƒ Objectives ƒ There is no limit on the
ƒ Criteria number or names of
ƒ Essential Understandings categories used
ƒ I CAN Statements
ƒ Benchmarks

Additional Maps Can Be Used to Capture:

ƒ Core School Values ƒ Developmental Sequence
ƒ Differentiated Instruction ƒ State, National and School-
ƒ Strategic Planning Specific Standards & Guidelines
ƒ Administrative Events

Maps Can Be Designated as:

ƒ Collaborative Maps ƒ Best Practice Maps
ƒ Master Maps ƒ Intended Curriculum Maps
ƒ District-Level Target Maps ƒ Consensus Maps
ƒ Individual Teacher Maps

Maps Can Also Include Links to:

ƒ Lesson Plans ƒ Reference Materials
ƒ Exemplars ƒ Video Clips
ƒ Study Guides ƒ Assessment Test

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