Maple Heights City Schools

OFFICE OF CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
& GIFTED EDUCATION

The Office of Curriculum & Instruction oversees curriculum, instruction, assessment, and accountability of the District’s educational programs. Current District teaching and learning initiatives include the use of formative assessments to guide instruction, closing the achievement gap within student sub-groups, providing instructional staff with a systematic method of student assessment analysis, and the development of instructional strategies to help all students achieve high levels of learning through high-quality teacher professional development. Additionally, we strive to promote, implement, and support research-based practices for instructional leadership and teaching designed to provide meaningful and engaging student learning.

Curriculum is:

Content – What students should know, be able to do, and be committed to
Instruction – How content is taught
Assessment – How content is measured

Essentials of Curriculum:

Balanced Core
Standards-Based
Coherent
Consistent
Challenging, high expectations for all
Differentiated Instruction

The Ohio Improvement Process has created a climate of shared vision and leadership for student achievement in conjunction with the District strategic plan. All instruction in the District is aligned with the state academic content standards. Academic Content Standards describe the knowledge and skills that students should attain, often called the “what” of what students should know and do. They indicate the ways of thinking, working, communicating, reasoning, investigating, and important ideas, concepts, issues, and knowledge essential to each subject. More information about Ohio’s New Learning Standards can be found at http://education.ohio.gov.

Thank you for your interest in the Maple Heights City Schools Office of Curriculum & Instruction. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact our office.

Sincerely,
Susan Jaroscak,
Director of Curriculum & Gifted Education

Mrs. Susan Jaroscak,
Director of Curriculum & Gifted Education