Curriculum Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Curriculum Department is to develop, implement, and supervise educational programs by adhering to the Massachusetts Frameworks and district policy and by monitoring delivery of instruction and student performance.
Guiding Principles
The Curriculum Department develops educational programs by:
*assessing needs
*researching new programs and practices
*collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other curriculum specialists
*adhering to the Massachusetts Frameworks and district policy
The Curriculum Department implements educational programs by:
*conducting professional development
*piloting prospective programs
*procuring program materials
*assessing student performance
The Curriculum Department supervises educational programs by:
*communicating with the School Committee, central administrators, principals, curriculum advisory councils, teachers, students, and parents
*monitoring the delivery of curriculum and instruction
Core Beliefs
1. All children can learn.
2. Schools must reflect a caring and dedicated population to its students, parents, and community.
3. The school and its programs must promote life-long growth of the mind, body, and spirit of its students.
Values
1. Respect for diversity
2. A nurturing environment
3. Growth in mind, body, spirit
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