Post on 31-Mar-2015
THE BACKBONE OF THE
THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
SYSTEM
Division of Curriculum and Instruction
OVERVIEW
Why? To ensure equal opportunities across the system, the same rigorous curriculum, and quality instruction for every child in every school
THE DIVISION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONMobile County Public School System
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
How? By providing aligned, viable curriculum information and materials to every teacher in every school, for every child. By providing support for every teacher in every subject in every school.
In grades K-5th, students are taught reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in 55 elementary schools. Schools sponsor “real life” experiences for elementary age students to enhance their knowledge and skills of the history of their state and nation. In addition to the core subjects, all children have physical education every day. Lifetime skills are developed while students learn important facts to enhance their health and personal safety. Fine Arts teachers provide music and art education in elementary schools at scheduled times throughout the year.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
ELEMENTARY STAFF
MARILYN HOWELLSupervisor
Language Arts / Reading
ELIZABETH “LIBBY” LITTLE
SupervisorScience / Social Studies
LAURA HITTSONResource TeacherMathematics(K-2)
SUSAN JORDANResource TeacherMathematics(3-5)
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
MCPSS employs curriculum-leaders to oversee the curriculum and provide teachers with the staff development and support needed to guide children through their
journey. Elementary supervisors and resource teachers serve principals, teachers and students in grades K through 5.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Secondary Education is comprised of grades 6 through 12. As students are growing through this stage of education, the curriculum also grows. Along with the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and/or Art and Music, academic elective subjects are introduced, as well as clubs, sporting teams, and additional academic competitions.
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
SECONDARY STAFF
MCPSS employs curriculum-leaders to oversee the curriculum and provide teachers with the staff development and support needed to guide children through their journey. Secondary supervisors serve principals, teachers and students in grades 6 through 12.
ANTIONETTE “TONI” WORSHAM• High School
Curriculum Coordinator
• English / Language Arts
HELEN MILES• Middle
School Curriculum Coordinator
• Mathematics
Christine Nassar
Science
Nathaniel Smith
Social Studies
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION
MCPSS middle schools serve students in grades 6 through 8 in 21 middle schools across the county.The Division of Curriculum and Instruction is charged with developing a viable and aligned curriculum for all students. The staff ensures that the curriculum is aligned to Alabama and national standards at every level and in every core subject.All middle schools offer a full curriculum of core subjects and unique courses and electives.
►Department Chairpersons for Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science are in every middle school.
►Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon Schools ►National Board Certified Teachers ► Environmental Studies Center ► Magnet Schools including Clark School of Math, Science and Technology
Dunbar School of Creative and Performing ArtsPhillips Preparatory School
Did you know MCPSS Middle Schools Offer ……
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Twelve comprehensive high schools serve 16,974 students. All high schools offer a full curriculum of core subjects to meet the four by four curriculum requirements for graduation. Every high school offers Advanced Placement courses and some also offer dual enrollment courses. In these classes students can earn college credit while still in high school. All elective courses in Fine Arts are supported by the C&I Fine Arts supervisor, including band, dance, choir, and the visual arts. Twenty-one athletic programs are supported by the system’s Athletic Director along with PE, Health, and Driver’s Ed. C&I also offers World Languages as an elective.
Did you know MCPSS High Schools Offer ……
Research-Based Instructional Practices
International Baccalaureate programs at Davidson and Murphy High Schools
Data-Driven Decision Making
National Board Certified Teachers
Comprehensive Enrollment
21 Athletic Programs available to students
Array of AP and Dual Enrollment Course Offerings Fine Arts
Athletic and Academic Competitions
Opportunities for academic and athletic scholarships – Over $98 million in Scholarships Awarded to graduates
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
IMPORTANT CURRICULUM PROGRAMS
The C&I staff provides support to specific programs, regardless of grade level. These supervisors work with teachers and staff in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.
► Athletics, Health, Driver’s Education
► Fine Arts
► Magnet Schools
► Library / Media / TextbooksA staff of five implement the textbook program from the warehouse
► Environmental Studies Center
► Talent’s Unlimited
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
TEXTBOOKS
This year, the Mobile County Public School System will began Year 2 adoption of a new Common Core curriculum with Reading and Language Arts textbooks. Last year, the Mathematics Common Core was adopted and is being implemented for the 2012-2013 school year.
Adoption of the Language Arts Common Core will again see the school system make an significant investment in new books and other materials in order to fully implement.
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
Debbie Turner
Carlos MontgomeryTextbook Coordinator
Clyde HallWarehouseman / Truck Driver
Tim EverettWarehouseman / Truck Driver
Anthony StillWarehouseman / Truck Driver
SUPPORT PERSONNELC&I staff are fortunate to work with an experienced, friendly and capable group of support
personnel. Carolyn Pearce serves as the Assistant Superintendent’s Secretary and Cathi Clarke provides support division wide.
Lisa LadnerK-12 Athletics, Health,
Driver’s EducationDivision Timekeeper
Regina GreenHigh School Coordinator
K-12 Reading andLanguage Arts
Tiffany HearnK-12 Music /Fine Arts and
Secondary Social Studies
Deborah Able-BaileyK-12 Science and Elementary Social
Studies
Kathryn ReynoldsK-12 Magnet Schools Program and Foreign
Language
Deidra DavisMiddle School
Coordinator and K-12 Mathematics
Library / Media(Vacant)
Clarea BellTextbooks
Susan BakerTalent’s
Unlimited
Grace PhelpsEnvironmental Studies Center
Division of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Carolyn Lee Taylor, Assistant Superintendent