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Meet the Curriculum & Instruction Team
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares knowledgeable and effective teachers who are responsive to the diverse needs of society. Through school and community partnerships, we advance research-based inquiry and instructional approaches that influence practice and policy.
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Accountability
Texas provides annual academic accountability ratings to its public school districts, charters and schools. The ratings are based largely on performance on state standardized tests and graduation rates. The ratings examine student achievement, student progress, efforts to close the achievement gap and post-secondary readiness.
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Adopted Curriculum
Curriculum adoption is one of the most important processes that a school district goes through. While it is mandated by the state for every classroom to have adopted curriculum, we believe that implementation and buy in from the teachers can make or break usage. We believe that it is vital that our process is thorough, research based and is supported by stakeholders.
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Assessment
The Assessment Department manages and oversees the development, administration, scoring, and analysis of the Texas assessment program, which includes the following assessments: STAAR & TELPAS
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Digital Learning
Anna ISD Digital Learning supports and promotes the application of best instructional practices related to technology integration in the classroom. This department supports issues related to blended learning and how to utilize digital content to maximize a student’s learning experience. We help Anna ISD teachers successfully use technology in the classroom to support student learning & engagement.
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District Guidelines
Policies, regulations, guidance and other policy documents regarding Curriculum and Instruction can be found under the District Guidelines page.
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Elementary Education
Elementary Education is the first stage in formal education and generally serves Pre-K through 5th grade students. Elementary education prepares children in fundamental skills and knowledge areas.
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English Learner Support
The English Learner Support department is committed to addressing the needs of students who are identified as English Language Learners. We provide an equal educational opportunity for all identified students through our bilingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Our goal is to assist students to reach their full potential through equitable experiences which ensure that they become confident, productive and competent members of our multicultural society.
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Federal Programs
The Anna ISD Federal Programs Department is responsible for district-wide strategic and campus planning, managing all formula funding grants, evaluating the implementation of specific education programs and initiatives, and communicating results to the Texas Education Agency, Anna ISD board, Anna ISD staff, and community. The Federal Programs department facilitates funding as authorized by law to schools in support of programs and initiatives to improve student performance.
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Gifted & Talented Education
Our Gifted & Talented Education Program is designed to meet the diverse and unique needs of the gifted population. It is our mission to identify and serve students who, by virtue of exceptional abilities, are capable of high performance in general intellectual ability, specific subject matter aptitude, and creative productive thinking.
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Library Education
Texas school libraries are essential interactive collaborative learning environments, ever-evolving to provide equitable physical and virtual access to ideas, information, and learning tools for the entire school community. Anna ISD Library leaders have the potential to positively impact every student, teacher, and administrator on their campus. Our goal is to help users find information independently and efficiently and provide a variety of resources and services to support instruction in all content areas.
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Newsletter
The motto of the Anna ISD Curriculum & Instruction Department is B.E.S.T. (Building Exemplary Schools Together). Each month, we communicate a newsletter titled the BEST Beat. Click the images below to read our newsletter and catch up on what's going on in the C&I Department.
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Parent University
Welcome to the Anna ISD family! Enrolling in a new school district can be intimidating and challenging. There will be online forms to fill out, new people to meet and lots of information to digest. That's why we've created the Anna ISD Parent University! This course will help you navigate the supports and resources you need to be invested in the success of your children by providing an introduction to district programs, campus resources and parent-engagement strategies.
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Professional Learning
We are committed to providing and supporting high quality, challenging, and meaningful professional learning experiences for all staff members, while allowing staff options to construct their own learning situations. We believe professional learning should be data-informed, learner-centered and provide direct positive educational benefits for all students. We also believe that professional learning is fundamental to student learning and that we have an obligation to continually improve.
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Secondary Education
Secondary Education is considered the second phase of basic education and serves 6th through 12th grade students in middle school and high school. Our goal is to ensure that ensure that all secondary Anna ISD students have access to high-quality pathways to career and college through Advanced Academics, Career and Technical Education, STEM Education and Counseling and Advising services.
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Special Services
Welcome to the Special Services Department ! ur department mission is to serve students, support campuses, and collaborate with parents. We are glad you have decided to join us in this effort. The Special Services Department is comprised of several programs that are each designed to meet the individual needs of our students in Anna.
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Teacher Incentive Allotment
HB 3 established the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to recognize effective teachers on three different levels: Recognized, Exemplary and Master. These teacher designations generate additional teacher-focused allotment funding for districts in order for them to reward their top performers.
