For the purpose of the Millard Education Program the following definitions shall apply. 

Content curriculum – identified knowledge, skills, and processes 

Instructional strategies – teaching practices that support student learning 

Assessment methodologies – processes by which student performance and mastery are judged 

Millard Standards – District developed essential learner outcomes for academic and College and Career Readiness skills that are based on state academic content standards and indicators 

Accountability – roles and responsibilities of the board of education, superintendent, central office personnel, building personnel, and students, relative to the MEP 

Alignment – demonstrated relationship among written, taught, and assessed curriculum 

Professional Learning – Professional opportunities whereby employees gain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the District curriculum to improve student learning.