The mission of the Curriculum and Instruction department is to ensure implementation of research-based curriculum and instructional strategies, development of capacity to deliver instruction through relevant, rigorous, and engaging learning experiences; and the alignment of departmental and district structures (policies, procedures, practices) in an effective and efficient system.
Department Responsibilities
Curriculum and Instruction supervision, management, and facilitation
- Curriculum Review and Revision Process (Six Year Review Cycle, Quality Curriculum Council, Board Approval),
- Grade Level Expectations /Course Level Expectations Alignment and PreK-12 Articulation – Communication Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
- Grade Level Expectations/National Standards Alignment and PreK-12 Articulation (Communication Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies , Visual and Performing Arts, World Languages, Physical Education, Health, Career and Technical Education, ELL, Family and Consumer Science, Technology, Guidance)
- Curriculum Materials Adoption Process
- MSIP Program Evaluation Process (Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Title I, Gifted and Talented, Health/Physical Education, Business, A+, Early Childhood Education, Parents As Teachers, Communication Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science)
- Administrative Professional Development/ Improvement Planning
- Instructional Improvement
- Summer Academy Curriculum and Program
- Early Childhood Center Curriculum and Program
- English Language Learners Curriculum and Program
- Extended Day Program
State and Federal Programs supervision, management, and facilitation
- School Improvement – No Child Left Behind
- Missouri School Improvement Program, Comprehensive School Improvement Program
- Library and Media Services
- Title I – Schoolwide Program
- Title III – English Language Learners
- Career and Technical Education (Career and Technical Education courses, Perkins Grant, Career Placement, Dual Credit Partnerships)
- Advanced Course Curriculum (Advanced Placement and Annual Performance Review alignment)
- Gifted and Talented Program
- MSIP Staff/Parent/Community Engagement and Partnerships
