Vendor Product Review Committee

Whether you are an existing vendor partner with the WCSD, or a prospective vendor partner, please note that in order to become more efficient and effective in our procurement of products and services, we are currently revising the protocol by which representatives of vendors are received at our schools. During our transition period, we will not be able to accommodate previously scheduled appointments with the Vendor Product Review Committee and will not be scheduling new appointments under past practice/protocol. We also kindly ask that you not approach our schools' staff directly. Currently, we recommend that you monitor the District's web page http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/district/departments/purchasing for the most up-to-date information. Please send an email to purchasing@washoeschools.net if you would like to be notified once our new process has been established.

 

The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Department, housed at the Bullis Regional Center for Teaching and Learning, provides district leadership for a unified approach to the development and implementation of rigorous, relevant curriculum, programs, assessments, and instructional resources that prepare all students to learn to their highest potential.

Responsibilities

Department responsibilities include supporting instructional activities that build teachers’ extensive understanding of the content being taught and providing productive, engaging learning experiences and environments. C&I staff maintain a thorough knowledge of students cognitive, social, and psychological developmental processes as well as current research based practices in order to offer meaningful support for curriculum and instruction in Washoe County School District.

Functions

Curriculum consists of purposes, plans, and activities for teaching and learning, including programs of study. 

The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Department, housed at the Bullis Regional Center for Teaching and Learning (RCTL), provides district leadership for a unified approach to the development and implementation of rigorous, relevant curriculum, programs, assessments, and instructional resources that prepare all students to learn to their highest potential.

The Department is responsible for supporting instructional activities that build teachers’ extensive understanding of the content being taught, thorough knowledge of students’ cognitive, social, and psychological developmental processes, and also proficiency in providing productive, engaging learning experiences and environments.

Major functions include curriculum and instructional support to schools and leadership in curriculum planning and development for teachers, parents, and students. The Department supports principals and other school-based and central services staff by providing relevant information and resources to assist in curriculum development and implementation.

The department includes Program Coordinators for the core curriculum areas as well as fine arts.  In addition, the department coordinates curriculum with Special Education, GATE, and ESL departments.   The department supports subject specific grant writing in conjunction with the grants department to support curriculum and instruction in the schools.  Grant writing for fine arts grants to support curriculum and instruction in schools.

The Curriculum and Instruction Department coordinates WCSD arts events including: music festivals, honor groups, arts festivals, and community arts partnerships and acts as a liaison with community fine arts groups and businesses to develop partnerships.  In addition, the Department supervises and evaluates music teachers.

 

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