Teaching and Learning

Mission Statement

To provide diverse learning opportunities that inspire all students to become life-long learners who contribute to their community.

Our Responsibilities

Our department focuses on the development, implementation, and advocacy of a high-quality educational program for students in our district. Additionally, we coordinate and provide professional development programs that enable our staff to:

• Increase understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Enhance awareness in curriculum design and development
• Implement research-based instructional strategies that increase student achievement

Guiding Principles for Effective Curriculum

• Students are engaged in cognitively challenging work during which they are aware of their learning and develop self-efficacy.
• Learning experiences provide for…
  • Student voice.
  • Immediate feedback.
  • Students’ needs to be met through supports, interventions and extensions.
  • High expectations.
  • Integration of reading/ writing and vocabulary development across disciplines.
• Learning experiences are conducive to…
  • Cultural responsiveness.
  • High expectations.
  • Strategies to engage and motivate students.
  • The formation of positive relationships with and among students.
  • Learning environments are welcoming, positive, and inclusive

Important Documents

• District 215 Curriculum Guide 2023-2024
  • Guía de Currículo (en español) 2023-2024
• District 215 Guidance for Families (Return to School) 2022-2023
• ESSER III Use of Funds
• District 215 Curriculum Guide 2022-23
  • En Español
• District 215 E-Learning Plan Updated 21-22
  • En Español

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• Help available in English, Spanish, Mandarin and French.
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