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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
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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
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 or any CI-related forms if you are applying for horizontal movement, units, or incentive pay
- Staff cannot receive both incentive pay (units) 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
CI Application: On-Site
Use this application to apply for On-Site CI activities (team collaborations) taking place during the school year (after August 10, 2022)
On-Site CI Questions Attachment
Use this link to access the required CI Application On-Site Questions
CI Application: Off-Site
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 Timesheet Form
Use this form to submit approved On-Site CI collaboration hours
CI Timesheet Attachment
Use this Google Sheet CI Timesheet to attach to your CI Timesheet Form
CI Reimbursement Form
Use this form to submit approved Off-Site CI out-of-pocket expenses for reimbursement
General CI Information (updated May 2022)
