Teaching & Learning

The UCSD Teaching and Learning Department provides leadership and guidance regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

We bring learning to life through the development, facilitation, and implementation of high-quality learning experiences.

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What We Do

• Facilitating the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Supporting teachers as they study and implement culturally sustaining, research-based instructional practices.
• Coordinating supports that ensure students have the support and resources through a Multi-Tier System of Support for both academics and behavior.
• Providing professional learning opportunities for all staff, including the Teacher Quality (TQ) professional development opportunities.
• Supporting new teachers and their mentors.
• Implementing Urbandale CSD’s Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) model.
• Implementation and support of the comprehensive, balanced, and equitable assessment plan.
• Title Programming and Coordination for qualifying schools and programs both public and non-public.
• Development and support for implementation of the K-12 Counseling, Library, and Technology Program
• Ensuring Urbandale CSD complies with local, federal, and state academic requirements.

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Teaching & Learning Contacts