Mission Statement
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction provides
vision, leadership, and expertise in the development of curricular
and instructional initiatives that support achievement for all Baltimore
County students. The development of curricula, based on research
and best practices, provides teachers, students, and parents with
a quality instructional program that is firmly based on the Maryland
Learning Outcomes. The department provides service to schools to
support the effective implementation of the curriculum, and to meet
the instructional needs of teachers, and learning needs of students.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is committed to collaboration
with all BCPS curricular offices to provide a coordinated instructional
program to meet the diverse needs of its entire school community.
Goals
Research, develop, and implement curricular
programs designed to provide active and engaging opportunities for
all students to learn.
Provide direct service to schools, and conduct
training sessions for administrators and teachers to support the successful
implementation of curriculum.
Collaborate with all BCPS curricular
offices to provide a cohesive instructional program designed to meet
the needs of all children.
Remain a strong support to schools and offices
in all endeavors related to student achievement of the Indicators in
the Blueprint for Progress.
Continue to refine alignment of all
curricula with the Maryland Learning Outcomes.
