The Michigan School Code requires every local school district to establish a local core curriculum and an aligned instructional program which takes into account the content expectations of the state academic core curriculum for English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. SCoPE is a model to assist local school districts in establishing a local core curriculum. This model curriculum has been produced by the subject area consultants of the Oakland intermediate school district based upon their knowledge of state and national curriculum standards, their curriculum design experience with local school districts, and their study of professional literature in the field of curriculum.
Ideally, a local school district would design its own curriculum framework and core curriculum. Deliberation and curricular decision making at the local level is invaluable in reaching a shared understanding of and commitment to the curriculum. Most local districts seek exemplars to help them envision a high quality curriculum. They are eager for a framework within which to work and samples of the best work of others. SCoPE, found on this website, has been produced in response to this need.
Philosophy behind the SCoPE Curriculum