Curriculum Institute
Overview
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Overview
The twin goals of Curriculum Institute (CI) funding are to support:
- collaborative learning opportunities and innovations that are above and beyond the standard professional preparation required to fulfill teaching assignments
- the fulfillment of District/Board goals and WASC action plans
Information and applications for participation in the district's Curriculum Institute program for MVLA staff members can be found below.
Guidelines
Guidelines![]()
Guidelines
Curriculum Institute applications that meet both goals will be prioritized. Further considerations will include:
- impact beyond a single classroom
- strength of the plan for applying or extending the funded learning
- cost-effectiveness
- the degree to which funded experiences cannot be obtained in any other manner
- the number of applications submitted
Application Deadline Information
- Curriculum Institute applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the requested event
- It may take a two-week turnaround time for applications to be reviewed and approved/denied
- You are encouraged to submit your CI application as soon as possible
- When appropriate, submit CI applications prior to early bird deadlines
Special Considerations for Summer 2022
- Summer CI activities much occur between June 4 - August 10, 2022
- Requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis and must align with CI Guidelines
- On-Site CIs: CI will support up to 12 hours of collaboration time per person during the Summer of 2022
Approval Process
- Submitting a CI application does not mean that the CI is approved. All CIs must be reviewed and approved by Ed Services in order to be deemed "approved"
- All Team Participants listed on the CI application will be notified via email stating if the request has been approved or denied
- Information on the next steps for DO pre-payment will be included in the approval emails sent to all participants listed on the application
- Review the CI Payment Procedure (On-Site) and CI Reimbursement Procedure (Off-Site), linked below
Horizontal or Incentive Units
- Do not fill out a CI application if you are applying for horizontal movement, units, or incentive pay
- Staff cannot receive both units/incentive pay AND CI hourly pay (On-Site)/CI reimbursement (Off-Site)
- Contact Amy Vargas if you have questions regarding units and/or incentive pay or the professional growth process
Forms & Links
Forms & Links![]()
Forms & Links
2022-23 School Year (AVAILABLE SOON)
Use the forms below if your activity takes place or ends during the 2022-23 SY (August 11, 2022 - June 8, 2023)
CI Application: On-Site 2022-23
Use this application to apply for On-Site CI activities (team collaborations) taking place during the 2022-23 school year (up until June 2, 2023)
On-Site CI Questions Attachment
Use this link to access the required CI Application On-Site Questions
CI Application: Off-Site 2022-23
Use this application to apply for Off-Site CI activities (conferences, workshops, college visits, etc.) taking place during the 2022-23 school year
Off-Site CI Questions Attachment
Use this link to access the required CI Application Off-Site Questions
CI Absence Report Form 2022-23
Use this modified CI Absence Report Form to submit your CI-approved absence requests (In addition to requesting your sub in Frontline)
CI Timesheet Form 2022-23
Use this form to submit approved 2022-23 On-Site CI collaboration hours
CI Timesheet Attachment
Use this Google Sheet CI Timesheet to attach to your CI Timesheet Form
CI Reimbursement Form 2022-23
Use this form to submit approved 2022-23 Off-Site CI out-of-pocket expenses for reimbursement
Summer 2022
Use the forms below if your activity takes place or ends during Summer 2022 (June 4, 2022 - August 10, 2022)
CI Application: Summer 2022
Use this application to apply for both On- and Off-Site CI activities taking place during Summer 2022 (June 4 - August 10, 2022)
Summer CI Questions Attachment
Use this link to access the required Summer CI Questions
CI Timesheet Form Summer 2022
Use this form to submit approved Summer 2022 On-Site CI collaboration hours
CI Timesheet Attachment
Use this Google Sheet CI Timesheet to attach to your CI Timesheet Form
CI Reimbursement Form Summer 2022
Use this form to submit approved Summer 2022 Off-Site CI out-of-pocket expenses for reimbursement
2021-22 School Year
Use the forms below if your activity takes place or ends during the 2021-22 SY (August 8, 2021 - June 3, 2022)
CI Application: On-Site 2021-22
Use this application to apply for On-Site CI activities (team collaborations) taking place during the 2021-22 school year (up until June 3, 2022)On-Site CI Questions Attachment
Use this link to access the required CI Application On-Site Questions
CI Application: Off-Site 2021-22
Use this application to apply for Off-Site CI activities (conferences, workshops, college visits, etc.) taking place during the 2021-22 school year (up until June 3, 2022)
Off-Site CI Questions Attachment
Use this link to access the required CI Application Off-Site Questions
CI Absence Report Form 2021-22
Use this modified CI Absence Report Form to submit your CI-approved absence requests (In addition to requesting your sub in Frontline)
CI Timesheet Form: 2021-22
Use this form to submit approved 2021-22 On-Site CI collaboration hours
CI Timesheet Attachment
Use this Google Sheet CI Timesheet to attach to your CI Timesheet Form
CI Reimbursement Form: 2021-22
Use this form to submit approved 2021-22 Off-Site CI out-of-pocket expenses for reimbursement
General CI Information (updated May 2022)
