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The purpose of the Curriculum and Instruction Departments in Columbia Public Schools is to build capacity to improve student performance as defined by district goals.
Building capacity through:

• Equity of access to the curriculum
• Commitment to consistent district – wide learner expectations
• Clarity of expectations for Instruction
• Empowerment of teachers to differentiate instruction
• Integration between content areas as appropriate
• Dissemination of research-based instructional strategies
• District-wide assessments that inform instruction and curriculum
• Professional development