Office of Learning

Curriculum is not just the scope & sequence of content, but also the instructional activities within a course of study.  An emphasis should be on developing a “guaranteed & viable” curriculum, where students are afforded       the time and access to learn    rigorous content no matter the instructor. Curricula should be standards-based, teachable, accessible to all students, and able to be assessed.

UDL guides the design of learning experiences to proactively meet the needs of all learners in addition to reducing barriers to learning.  Students are provided voice and choice with engagement, representation, and action & expression.  UDL aims to build student agency and flexibility in the ways that students access content and demonstrate what they know/can do.

Anti-racist education is a regular professional development focus in all grades K-12. This work entails recognizing and addressing our bias, redesigning & revisiting curriculum with a refined focus on anti-racism, and understanding how power operates in our classroom, schools and communities.

Universal screeners are implemented three times per year. The foundation of a robust MTSS is high quality core instruction available to ALL students. Universal data analysis meetings will serve as spaces to improve curriculum and instruction. MTSS will serve as a systematic approach to decision making, and planning research-based interventions for students.

Community Connections are an essential part of ensuring that each and every student finds success and safety at ANWSD. Strengthening community connections illuminates student, family and community roles in global citizenship and innovation. Community Connections also lead to elevated student voice in our approaches to learning.

Staff wellness is a vital part of strengthening our building climate and culture. PATH to wellness will continue their work in promoting staff wellbeing. All staff will take a social and emotional survey twice per year that measures educator wellbeing, cultural awareness, confidence in educating all students, and quality of professional learning.