Mission Statement

The Curriculum and Instruction Department’s purpose is to work with district personnel, campus administrators, instructional leaders, and teachers, to design, provide, and support:

• evidence-based curriculum,
• best practice in assessment,
• best practice in instruction, and
• professional development.

Vision

The Curriculum and Instruction Department, in partnership with district personnel, campus administrators, and instructional leaders, improves and strengthens teacher competency and efficacy.

Beliefs

We believe that equitable, educational opportunity for all students begins with a classroom culture that adopts the core beliefs of:

• deep understanding of core content knowledge and skills
• daily use of a variety of assessment practices
• teacher reflective practice
• authentic learning experiences that builds transference of knowledge and skills
• engagement of all learners
• rich academic language
• application and transfer of knowledge across a variety of contexts and subject matters
• teacher as facilitator of learning
• strong oral and written communication skills, and
• high expectations and achievement for all students.