The purpose of the Curriculum and Instruction Departments in Columbia Public Schools is to build capacity to improve student performance as defined by district goals. Building capacity through: - Equity of access to the curriculum
- Commitment to consistent district – wide learner expectations
- Clarity of expectations for Instruction
- Empowerment of teachers to differentiate instruction
- Integration between content areas as appropriate
- Dissemination of research-based instructional strategies
- District-wide assessments that inform instruction and curriculum
- Professional development
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