Teaching & Learning

The mission of the Jarrell ISD Teaching and Learning department is to develop and maintain an aligned district curriculum, support teachers to provide student-centered instruction, create engaging learning environments, and incorporate research-based practices that lead to increased student learning outcomes.

Vision

Foster the development of the knowledge, skills, leadership, and critical thinking that will prepare students for future success.

Goals

• Create and maintain an aligned and rigorous curriculum that aligns state standards, instruction, and assessment.
• Ensure equity of resources in the content areas for all students
• Support the implementation of researched-based math and literacy programs at the elementary and middle schools.
• Establish and support formative assessment practices that draw data from a variety of sources, and promote teacher collaboration to inform instruction
• Promote learning experiences that support the development of 21st century skills
• Provide ongoing, research-based professional learning to teachers to support increased learning outcomes for students.
• Establish an instructional coaching program to help teachers develop and implement effective, research-based, student-centered strategies and instruction.
• Create teacher leadership opportunities to support effective instructional practices and develop a culture of professional learning.