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Teaching & Learning
Dr. Ann Koufman-FrederickDeputy Superintendent for Teaching & Learning
(617) 559-6125
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Welcome to the Office of Teaching & Learning. The mission of the Newton Public Schools is to educate, prepare, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential as life-long learners, thinkers, and productive contributors to our global society. The role of Teaching & Learning is to provide leadership and expertise in each discipline while working collaboratively with all Newton educators to ensure learning for all students.
The responsibilities of curriculum coordinators (K-8, 6-8, K-12) and high school department chairs (9-12) include:
- Leading the development and implementation of standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure that students meet the district goals
- Assuring alignment and consistency of the curriculum within and across grade levels
- Providing resources and instructional strategies that promote high expectations and learning for all students
- Guiding and supporting teachers and administrators in the implementation of research-based curriculum and instructional practices
- Organizing and delivering professional development for teachers and support staff
- Supervising and evaluating teachers in either a primary or supporting role
- Reviewing programs and practices to ensure efficacy and to reflect current research
- Providing leadership and a curriculum perspective on district, inter-district, and state committees and advisory boards
Embedded in the work of the Teaching & Learning department are themes that support district and school goals and initiatives:
- Respect for Human Differences
- Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
- Standards-based Instruction
- 21st Century Skills
- Professional Learning Communities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interdisciplinary curriculum
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Data Use to Inform Instruction
- Tiered Instruction and Intervention
- Curriculum Mapping
- Backward Design
The Teaching & Learning also oversees or coordinates the following areas:
· New teacher induction program
· MCAS support
· Instructional texts and materials – review, selection, and purchase
· Home Education
· Newton Community Education
Click on the links below to access our curriculum documents:
Grade Level Curriculum Overview
High School Course Catalogs
