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