Professional Learning & Curriculum

Welcome to the Professional Learning Page. We provide staff with following:

Assistance in providing resources for lesson planning and unit implementation to support student learning.
5 E/UDL lesson design model, and co-teaching cycle.
Facilitate and provide small group/large group instructional strategies training to support site SPSA student learning goals and District initiatives.
Focused pedagogical supports in all CSTPs for new teachers and any who seek support.

Please visit our

INDUCTION & PEER
COACHING PAGE

WHO WE ARE

Stephen Theall, Director - Ext: 1551
Email: stheall@tusd.net

Jennifer Kassel, Program Administrator - Ext: 1553
Email: jkassel@tusd.net

Lisa Rodriguez, PLC Secretary - Ext: 1550
Email: lmrodriguez@tusd.net

Curriculum Specialists

Amanda Bailey - Ext: 1563
abailey@tusd.net

Cindy Carlfeldt - Ext: 1558
ccarlfeldt@tusd.net

Kaleigh Felisberto - Ext: 1567
kfelisberto@tusd.net

Christina Orsi - Ext: 1556
corsi@tusd.net

STRATEGIES

Academic Discourse

Promote student driven discussion about academic topics including developing and responding to rigorous questions.

Sense Making

Help Teachers understand and identify levels of prior knowledge, misconceptions, and conceptual understanding.

Inquiry/5E Lesson Design

Student centered instruction that allows students make discoveries and process new skills in an engaging new way.

VISION STATEMENT

We create and support exceptional professional opportunities

TUSD LCAP Goals

Prepare all pupils for college and careers and ensure all students meet grade level standards with a focus on closing the achievement gap between all student groups.

Provide a safe and equitable learning environment for all students and staff.