SEC 101 A - Exploration - Oregon Department of Education

Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) in Oregon

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SEC 101 A - Exploration

SEC 101 represents a school or district’s initial examination of the surveys and is divided into two stages: Exploratory (101a) and Preparatory (101b). Efforts within SEC 101 result in Essential Readiness that will allow schools and districts to move forward with SEC.

During the Exploratory (101a) period participants explore the “what” and “why” of the Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) and examine where they are in terms of the best practices implementation of SEC. As a result, a decision can be made regarding whether or not they are ready and willing to proceed.

Tools for SEC Introduction

The Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) 04/10/2008 (1.20 MB)
This PowerPoint presentation is designed to provide an overview of the Surveys of Enacted Curriculum for schools and/or districts exploring SEC. Note: Select the "Notes" option when printing if you wish to view notes to the presenter.
Introduction to the Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC)
This video clip is intended to provide a more detailed introduction to Surveys of Enacted Curriculum. It can be used by building leadership to further increase background knowledge and answer key questions for the instructional staff. See the facilitator guide for details.
SEC Implementation Guide 04/15/2008 (326.66 KB)
This document is designed to provide guidance for best practices to ensure improved student success as the result of school/district engagement in the SEC.

Research Reports and Articles

Using SEC Data to Improve Curriculum Content Alignment: An Executive Summary 03/15/2007 (46.46 KB)
(Eric Osthoff, Wisconsin Center for Education Research, March 2007)
This summary describes the experience of the Milton-Freewater school district with the Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) and examines the role that SEC data may have played in improving student performance.