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Kindergarten Math Science Reading/Writing Social Studies

1^st Grade Math Science Reading/Writing Social Studies

2^nd Grade Math Science Reading/Writing Social Studies

3^rd Grade Math Science Reading/Writing Social Studies

Specials
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eDCSD Course Development Contract
The eDCSD mission is to effectively utilize web 2.0 tools and methodologies to help students acquire 21^st Century skills and a strong educational foundation in order to be responsible citizens who contribute to our society, and lead meaningful and productive lives.

Please initial each of the expectations and sign your name at the bottom of the page.

I agree to the following eDCSD Online Education course development expectations:

GOAL: To adapt Douglas County courses and curriculum to fulfill the expectations of an online course using the authoring tool and template provided .
_____I will attend one day of staff development. Substitutes will be provided.

_____I will utilize all resources provided to me including 101 Resources and Tools.

_____I agree to meet all review dates and deadlines

GOAL: Agree to professional growth through study and reflection--
_____I agree to attend a one-hour a month eDCSD meeting. We’ll meet one Wednesday of the month Dec 07 - May 08. Excused absences include parent-teacher conferences.

_____I will take at least one technology course or participate in an online conference or seminar.

GOAL: Focus on highest student achievement in my work --
_____ I will develop the course in alignment with DCSD Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

_____ I agree to make necessary changes recommended by the Course Review Board

_____ I will remain mindful of and employee Web 2.0 tools and methodologies

GOAL: Develop expertise to encourage growth in peers--
_____ As I create lessons for the online course, I agree to place them in a public repository accessible by all DCSD certified employees

COMPENSATION:

____After completing the development of an eDCSD course and meeting all criteria, I understand I will be compensated at the following rate: Stipend of $6000.00 for 1^st – 6^th grade core coursework and comprehensive Kindergarten curriculum. $5,000.00 “specials” course work by area, articulated K- 6

____ I understand the development of core coursework will be done in vertical teams two per grade level, two levels per team and the above compensation is per team member.

____ I acknowledge and recognize that this course and all that pertains to it is the intellectual property of Douglas County School District.

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Name of eDCSD Course Developer (Printed) Employee ID Number

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Name of eDCSD Course Developer (Signature) Date

I recommend the above individual as an eDCSD course developer and acknowledge they are NCLB qualified in the area they have selected.

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Name of Principal, school (Printed) Date

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Name of Principal (Signature) Date