Standards Mapping
Document each learning objective using Common Core identifiers and describe how lessons and tasks address each standard to support alignment and accountability.
A consistent NYS Common Core Mathematics Curriculum Form promotes alignment with state standards, creates an auditable record of instructional decisions, and supports transparent review by administrators and oversight bodies.
Lead curriculum authors, district curriculum specialists, and building principals usually prepare or approve the NYS Common Core Mathematics Curriculum Form before publication.
Final sign-off may require the superintendent or an assigned district official depending on local policy; signatures and dates should be clear.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential routing: author → principal → district |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code for external approvers |
| Version Control | Enable file versioning and change log |
| Retention Setting | Set automatic archival after academic year |
Ensure the chosen platform supports secure eSignatures, audit trails, and file formats used by your district before eSubmission.
Confirm the platform complies with ESIGN and New York's ESRA and that it can export a tamper-evident record for audits.
Document each learning objective using Common Core identifiers and describe how lessons and tasks address each standard to support alignment and accountability.
Lay out units and topics in order with estimated instructional time to help teachers plan pacing and ensure full standards coverage across the school year.
Specify formative checks, benchmark timing, and summative assessments, including grading criteria and data use for interventions and reporting.
List core texts, manipulatives, digital resources, and open educational resources that teachers should use to implement the curriculum consistently.
Describe accommodations and extension activities to address varied learner needs and to document how the curriculum supports equity and access.
Include fields for author, reviewer, building-level approver, and district sign-off to create a clear chain of responsibility and accountability.
Submit drafts at least 6–8 weeks before review meetings
Allow 2–4 weeks for reviewer feedback
Align with board meeting calendar for formal adoption
Finalize before start of term or semester
Schedule reviews annually to reflect standards changes
Author finalizes content and attachments for review.
Grade-level and special education teams provide feedback.
Principal and curriculum coordinator sign off.
District board formally adopts the curriculum.
| Criteria | NYS Common Core Form | Local District Template |
|---|---|---|
| State Approval Required | often yes | often no |
| Notarization | sometimes yes | rarely |
| eSignature Allowed | ||
| Standards Reference | common core codes required | may be optional |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A district team completed a year-long curriculum rewrite using the form to map standards
A charter network consolidated site-level practices into a single form