Curriculum & Instruction
Educational continuity across all schools creates a seamless educational experience for all students.
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction plays a pivotal role in supporting student learning and academic success across Richmond Public Schools. Our work centers on the development and implementation of cohesive, standards-aligned curricula that provide students with engaging, rigorous, and equitable learning opportunities. By administering state and district assessments, we ensure that all students are progressing toward mastery of essential skills and concepts while identifying areas where additional support may be needed.
In addition to curriculum and assessment, we are deeply committed to fostering teacher excellence through robust professional learning and development opportunities. We believe that empowered educators are the foundation of student achievement, and we strive to equip them with innovative strategies, resources, and the latest research to enhance classroom instruction.
Guided by the RPS primary goal of increasing student achievement, the Department of Curriculum & Instruction works collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, and community partners to provide a seamless and impactful educational experience for every learner. Together, we are preparing students to excel in school and beyond.
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Literacy
We envision a vibrant culture of literacy that cultivates a joy for reading, writing, and learning and inspires stakeholders to contribute to and participate in the overall success of our students.
We strive to ensure that all RPS students will be reading on grade-level in 3rd grade and all RPS graduates will have the reading, writing and communication skills to be college, civic, and career ready.
Learning Targets
Learning targets are the foundation of a student-engaged assessment system.
Learning targets provide a clear vision of the intended learning and are tracked carefully by students and teachers.
Because they are written for and owned by students who strive to say, “I can…”, they are an essential ingredient in the engaged part of student-engaged assessment.
Strategic Support
We collaborate with schools to provide strategic instructional support.
Meaningful Learning
All students are engaged in content aligned to the appropriate standards and experiences for their subject and grade.
Culture of Learning
All students are continuously engaged in the work of the lesson.
Evidence of Learning
All students demonstrate that they are learning.
Ownership of Learning
All students are responsible for doing the thinking in the classroom.
Access the RPS Instructional Vision Statement Document to learn more.