Tom Postema, curriculum coordinator at Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ), explains how describing his vision for curriculum helped him:

Writing down my vision for curriculum helped me. How?

• It helped me visualize where I need to go.
  
• It helped me clarify my thinking, making it easier to invite others to join in getting the curriculum done.
  
• It helped me prioritize.

Here’s my vision for curriculum:

New teachers know exactly what they need to teach. Teachers are using their unit maps to increase student learning. Students are clear about what the expectations are for each unit in each class. Teachers are collaborating on unit maps and helping each other improve their instruction. Students are fluent in the language of Biblical perspective analysis. Principals are using maps to help teachers improve instruction.

Students are responding to unit questions like: What makes a good story? Do we have control over our destiny? How can I develop mathematical habits of mind?

Write down your vision. Today.