The Office of Teaching and Learning links teachers and instructional staff with the support they need to help students achieve in a standards based system. Work includes:

• Aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the Minnesota Academic Standards;
• Providing professional development for staff that demonstrates a commitment to excellence, equality, and high expectations for all students;
• Implementing effective instruction and assessment strategies to meet students' differentiated learning styles and needs; and
• Selecting and supporting standards-based curriculum in all academic areas.

Grade Level Expectations/Grad Requirements

• K-5 Parent Guides
• High School Course Summaries
• Grad Requirements - Policy #5391

Student Programs

• Arts for Academic Achievement
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Gifted and Talented Services
• Summer School

MPS Curriculum Audit

Staff Development