David Buchanan Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Malden, MA

• Led the 2016-2018 revision of MA History and Social Science Curriculum Framework and planning of related PD/implementation of history/civics initiatives
• Navigate complexities of state education policy, working with educators, non-profit leaders and legislators

Malden, MA

• Oversaw the work of the agency to revise the state curriculum frameworks in English Language Arts and history and social science and other content areas and supported school districts with curriculum design.
• Led state projects such as development of the state Civic Learning and Engagement Strategic Plan and the First and Second Annual Civics Literacy Conferences, designed to improve instruction in history-social studies.
• Oversaw the planning, grants and other projects of the state literacy budget and coordination with educators in the field including those from Special Education and those who work with EL students to establish a.

Malden, MA

• Managed MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) Writing Standards in Action Project http://www.doe.mass.edu/candi/wsa/ published high quality student writing with standards-based annotations; Coordinated.
• Coordinated monthly ESE Urban Literacy Leaders Networking Meetings, of Asst Superintendents, Curriculum Coordinators to share and study effective instructional practices and approaches to leading implementation of.
• Provided professional development at conferences and events including: ESE’s annual Curriculum and Instruction Summit, MA Reading Association, and New England Reading Conferences and on a range of topics from educator.
• Served as Lead liaison with Office of Educator Preparation on issues/projects related to District Determined Measures and integration of the MA Curriculum Frameworks
• Served as advisor to Model Curriculum Unit Project for ESL, incorporating WIDA standards
• Served as critical reviewer and contributor of content for pre-publication drafts- Common Core State Standards for ELA & Literacy

Malden, MA

• Served as Title I Regional Liaison to the northeastern part of the state
• Provided professional development on technical aspects of NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and Title I grant, as well as needs assessment, root cause analysis, and strategic planning
• Conducted program quality reviews
• Served as statewide coordinator for Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) grant program
• Facilitated team-based school and district improvement planning for whole school/district turnaround initiatives

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), With Honors, History

Major in History, minor in Spanish

Master Of Education (Med), Education, 6-12

Focus of graduate work was use of effective practices to develop students' skills in writing and other areas of literacy to master.