Ideally, well conceived standards or learning
goals (as described previously) are in place to
guide local schools and programs in choosing or
developing comprehensive, appropriate curriculum.
The curriculum framework is a starting place,
then teachers can use their expertise to make
adaptations as needed to optimize the fit with the
children. Further, such curricular guidance gives
teachers some direction in providing the materials,
learning experiences, and teaching strategies that
promote learning goals most effectively, allowing
them to focus on instructional decision making
without having to generate the entire curriculum
themselves