The Show-Me Curriculum Administrators Association (SMCAA) exists to provide support and training for Missouri school leaders in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. We believe Curriculum is the focus of our work, and that a strong curriculum will provide what is necessary for quality teaching and learning. In addition, we focus on the training and development of school administrators and curriculum support personnel as Instructional Leaders and Curriculum experts.
SMCAA is dedicated to identifying and sharing successful curriculum and instructional strategies and providing a networking framework for all school leaders working with curriculum.
Becoming a member of SMCAA is an investment in student achievement that includes foundational curricula, resource ideas, and practical training in all areas of teaching and learning.
Goals for 2024-2025:
- Provide support and training (virtually, regionally, and individually) to prepare districts for what they will need to have ready in curriculum, instruction, and accountability for future MSIP. (Viable written curriculum)
- Build district/membership capacity in writing quality learning targets and aligned assessments.
- Provide support as new information is released from DESE around MSIP, literacy, Success ready school network and legislative mandates.
- Build district/membership capacity on standards-based learning and reporting and proficiency target development.
- Provide content area support to districts as they write, review and revise curriculum.
- Continue the quarterly series of free training opportunities in specific instructional/growth areas we see as necessary and valuable to members.
- Continue our Monthly Meetups for our members discussing current issues that impact their work.
- Stay in contact and focused on districts, be available and provide positive problem-solving as needed.
- Continue providing support through our cohort program for New Curriculum Directors and Instructional Coaches.
- Provide professional learning opportunities about the SMCAA Social Studies Curriculum framework when completed.
- Develop the Morenet OER site through our partnership to help districts find quality proficiency scales, curriculum units, activities and assessments.
Supporting Leaders in Curriculum and Instruction Since 1998