New Teaching & Learning Division Information

Hello!

We have some important updates to share about the organizational changes within our district.

Effective March 5, 2025, the Teaching & Learning Department and the Special Education Department will merge to create the Teaching & Learning Division. This move reinforces the district’s commitment to an inclusive, data-driven, and instructional-focused approach to serving students with disabilities while improving collaboration between general education and special education teams.

By combining our special education and general education leaders into one division, we will be better able to:

1. Ensure that special education is fully integrated into district-wide instructional strategies and supports.
2. Create a system where general education and special education teachers collaborate more effectively to support diverse learners.
3. Embed special education expertise into PLCs to ensure teachers have access to strategies that support students with disabilities.
4. Foster and support shared responsibility for the success of each student.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to both legal and instructional excellence.

Change is inevitable and brings with it both opportunities and challenges. We are committed to a smooth transition that will support our ongoing collaboration and clear communication. We are excited about the possibilities that our new configuration will bring.

1. Teaching & Learning Division:
   1. The Special Education Director will now report to the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning.
   2. The Extended Learning Programs (ELP) department has been renamed as the Advanced Academics department. This will better reflect the K-12 focus of the department.
   3. The STEM Department will coordinate math, science, and digital learning.
   4. The Literacy Department contacts will be updated when a Literacy Supervisor is hired.
   5. The Enriched Learning Department will coordinate Fine Arts programs, Health/PE, Social Studies/Civic Readiness, and National Board.
2. The Evaluation and Assessment Supervisor, when hired, will report to the Executive Director of School Leadership & Support. The E&A Supervisor will liaison with T&L and Information Technology to coordinate evaluation projects and assessment administration.
   1. The Supervisor and Evaluation & Data Insights team are based in the School Leadership & Support wing.
   2. The Assessment team, under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, will move from Beardsley into the district office at the end of the year. They will be based in the central section of the T&L wing and have shared space at Beardsley.

As we navigate this transition, we appreciate your adaptability, professionalism, and dedication to ensuring a smooth process. Your commitment to our shared goals and to supporting one another during this time reflects the strength of our team. Together, we will continue to create an environment that fosters collaboration, efficiency, and excellence. Thank you for your patience and hard work as we move forward.