Department of Curriculum, Instruction and School Leadership

 

"Stepping Up to High Levels of Student Achievement"

 

 

 

 

Holding Ourselves Accountable for All Learning Outcomes and Results

 

 

 

Participating in Life-Long Learning Activities

Engaging Our Employees in Team Building Activities and Projects

 

 

Supporting, Providing and Participating in Relevant and Needs-Based Staff Development Opportunities

Establishing and Using Professional Learning Communities or Communities of Practice

Implementing Research-Based Best Practices for Literacy, Numeracy, and Science in Every Classroom in the School

 

Collaborating with and Supporting Teachers to Improve Student Learning Outcomes and Results

Building Capacity in Our Employees through Teamwork and Opportunities to Lead

Collaborating with and Engaging Parents, Community Business Leaders,  and Business Partners

Engaging Students and Parents in the School Life and Classroom Learning Experiences

Providing a Safe, Clean, Positive, Supportive, and Encouraging learning environment

Using and Analyzing Data to Determine Specific and Measurable Strategies and Actions

Monitoring Classroom Instruction, Providing Feedback, and Implementing Corrective Actions

Evaluating Faculty and Staff while Taking Appropriate Actions

Managing Financial Resources to Support Strategies and Actions as Identified in the Campus Improvement and District Improvement Plans

 

 Re-Engineering for Academic Excellence

 

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership's Focus for the 2007-2008 School Year              Improving Teaching and Learning                       Aligning the Curriculum                         Implementing EXCEL--A Literacy, Numeracy, and Science Initiative                             Thinking Maps Implementation                                        Sustaining Reading First                        Implementing Relevant Staff Development                             Providing Leadership Development through Instructional Coaching and the Leadership Academy                            Preparing for District-Wide SACS Accreditation in 2008                                Implementing ITCCS Gradebook-Attendance Software                             Implementing TCEPT Lesson Planning Software                        Implementing the Dress for Academic Excellence Standards

 

Department of Curriculum and Instruction Accomplishments as of 2007-2008

 

Please Use the Links Below to Navigate for Curriculum and Instruction Information and Resources

 

 

        Vison, Mission, Beliefs

        2008-2009 Calendar

        Summer Learning

Summer Reading

EXCEL PAISD

Dates and Timelines 

Multilingual Programs

Who's Who in the Dept

Curriculum Guides   

Instructional Resources

Master Teachers

Professional Learning  

Fine Arts, PE & Health

TAKS and AEIS Data   

Research and Evaluation   

Continuous Improvement   

Federal Programs   

SAT-ACT-PSAT-NMSQT   

PBMAS   

Leadership Academy

Athletics

Bus Routes   

Websites for Teachers   

Library Services   

Counseling Services

Important Updates  

Parent Resources

Student Work

Reform Initiatives

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Information
 

In celebration of Teachers Appreciation Week, teachers may nominate a colleague for the PA Teachers FCU Idol Contest. You may read about the contest by clicking the PA Idol Contest flyer link and you may nominate someone by following the Idol Contest Nomination Procedure. 
Study Guides Due to Students (All Classes)
Seniors                        May 14 
Underclassmen             May 19 
 
Final Exams
Seniors                         May 28 (Periods 1, 3, 5, 7) 
                                    May 29 (Periods 2, 4, 6, 8) 
                                   May 30 (Make-Up) 
                        
Underclassmen             June 2 (Periods 1, 3, 5, 7) 
                                   June 3  (Periods 2, 4, 6, 8) 
                                    June 4 (Make-Up)
Other Important Days 
Memorial Day                 May 26 (Schools Closed) 
Graduation                     June 3 (Seniors receive their Report Cards)
Last Day of School         June 4 (Early Release--Reports go home with elementary students)
Teacher Workday           June 5
Report Cards Mailed      June 11 (Report cards for secondary students are mailed)
 
Click to read the information about Mentor and Master Teacher Meetings for May 2008
Click to download the Summer School Parent Handbook for 2008
Click to read the Staff Development Update for April 28-May 9
Click to read the Library Newsletter for April 2008
Former PAISD students may practice for TAKS at the PA Library on 9th Ave. Please contact or visit the PA Library for more details if interested
Click the read the April 2008 Parental Involvement Newsletter 
Click to read about Math Workshops for PreK and Kindergarten Teachers hosted by Region 5 
Click to review an announcement about the Summer Session Master Reading Program  
Click to review Grant Opportunities for PAISD Teachers 
Click to read the Report on District-Wide Diversity Roundtables 
Click to review draft of the Strategic Plan approved by the Board of Trustees on October 25, 2007
 
 
 
 
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