Curriculum and Instruction

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About Us

Dr. Flori Huitt
Assistant Superintendent

We are here to equip, inspire and enrich the strengths of all learners with relevant educational experiences for lifelong learning.

Every day we strive to provide a world-class education that is equitable, empowering and inspiring for all.

EQUITY — DIVERSITY — SUCCESS — ACTION

We align with the six overarching principles as presented by the Council of the Great City Schools.

Stick to grade-level content and instructional rigor
Focus on the depth of instruction, rather than the pace
Prioritize content and learning while continuing to reflect the district’s instructional vision and commitment to equity
Maintain the inclusion of each and every learner
Identify and address gaps in learning through instruction
Resume instruction in a way that feels contextualized and responsive, helping students to comprehend the world around them and to reaffirm students’ understanding of themselves as members of a learning community.

We follow Academic Standards of the Arizona Department of Education.

Our multicultural education focuses on students' life experiences and community interests, promoting authentic inquiry and empowering students to address relevant issues

Multicultural English Language Arts (ELA) – features diverse literature and inquiry-based teaching, enhancing multiple literacies, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Multicultural Math – incorporates students' experiences and community knowledge to create standards-based lessons, fostering mathematical identity and real-world problem-solving skills.
Multicultural Science – centers on global and local phenomena, encouraging students to investigate, generate questions, and develop solutions to relevant science-related problems.
Multicultural Social Studies – is organized by resonant themes and helps students understand historical and contemporary events from various perspectives, fostering critical inquiry and global interconnectedness.

Student Learning Programs

Instructional Improvement Programs & Departments

Please visit Fine Arts and Opening Minds thru the Arts (OMA) for info about arts programs.

Please visit Social Emotional Learning and Development Department (SELD) for info about this curriculum.

Our course approval process aims to support creation of courses which improve student course offerings, strengthen Advanced Learning Experiences for students, and provides varied enrichment opportunities for students. All course proposals will be carefully reviewed for alignment to Arizona's College and Career Ready (AZCCR) Standards and our Curriculum Framework.

Each proposal to change, delete, or create a course is reviewed through several steps:

Instructor proposes course with statement of need and course details
Sr. Director of Curriculum and content specialists review proposals (2-4 weeks)
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum reviews (1-2 weeks)
Submitted to Governing Board for approval (4-8 weeks)
Submited for course competency approval to AZ Board of Regents (4 weeks)

Related Board Policies and Regulations:

How do I know if any Supplemental Materials are under review?
Please check for items currently under review, at: Curriculum Review.

Curriculum Announcements

Core Elementary Curriculum Available

Descriptions for all elementary grades have been published for families to understand their students' learning goals throughout the years.
Please visit the Curriculum Info for Families.

Index of Resources

Please find a list of all pages and documents on our department site listed alphabetically.

Student Learning Programs

Instructional Improvement Programs

Stories