Curriculum Reform Communities
What are Curriculum Reform Communities (CRC)?
CRC support schools with the implementation of new syllabuses and the development of school contextualised curriculum. CRC:
- share information about the curriculum reform process and provide access to support materials
- build capacity of teachers to lead curriculum change
- provide a vehicle for curriculum collaboration within and between schools.
Why join a CRC?
- Support teachers in leading curriculum reform in their schools.
Capture teacher voice and feedback regarding the department’s support for curriculum implementation.
Keep schools informed on the progress of curriculum reform changes.
Disseminate and share information and the latest support materials related to syllabus familiarisation and implementation.
Assist in collaborative leadership practice across schools.
- Accurate and consistent key messages to ensure curriculum changes and expectations are clear for schools.
- Timely updates on the status of curriculum reform.
- Support resources that include quick links to the latest universal resources.
- Professional learning that can be used to lead school curriculum change.
- Opportunities to learn and share practice with teachers from other schools.
CRC are geographically defined.
Each CRC has a leader. They disseminate information to school coordinators who share this information with their schools.
CRC are supported by Education Standards – Learning Improvement curriculum advisors.
Regular communication and support, including teaching and learning resources and professional learning included in all meetings.
How do I join a CRC?
Access the CRC map (staff only) to locate your closest Curriculum Reform Community. Nominate to be a school coordinator to represent your school.
Cost
There is no cost to attend meetings or belong to a CRC.
CRC leader and school coordinator
- Meet and work collaboratively with Educational Standards – Learning Improvement curriculum advisors to understand updates and information about curriculum reform. This communication will be in a digital space specifically developed for this purpose.
- Disseminate information to school coordinators in their community.
- Facilitate meetings with their community supported by professional learning, resources and links to expertise.
- Facilitate consultation.
- Share information and resources with school leaders and staff to ensure they are up to date with curriculum reform
- Consult with school staff on issues related to curriculum reform that require formal feedback
- Represent their school as the teacher voice with consultation and discussion on curriculum reform.
- Attend meetings hosted by CRC leader and disseminate information to their school.
FAQs
Visit our frequently asked questions page for further information.
Contact us
For further information, email: crc@det.nsw.edu.au.