C&I Vision

Curriculum and Instruction in Columbus School District will guarantee equitable access to a comprehensive learning experience that will empower students to be active participants of the greater global community.

Expectations

Practices are rooted in educational equity. This means that every student has access to the resources and educational rigor they need at the right moment in their education, across race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background, and/or family income.

Students see themselves reflected in the curriculum.

Students engage in self-reflection and self-advocacy.

Students are individuals whose voices matter.

Students are guaranteed a standards based curriculum that is provided through a coherent scope and sequence.

Students achieve at high levels when empowered and engaged in their learning.

School and community partnerships benefit all stakeholders.

Educators empower students through student-centered approaches (inquiry-based instruction, research-based practices, and data-driven decisions).

Educators will be supported through continued opportunities for professional learning.

Educators are the most important factor in student achievement within the classroom.