curriculum and Instruction Utah State Office of Education

Mission & Strategic Goals for 2009-2010

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Mission:

The mission of the USOE's Curriculum and Instruction Section is to provide leadership in advancing the achievement and lifelong learning of all students by:

  1. Maintaining and implementing comprehensive Core Curricula.
  2. Providing leadership in researched-based instructional practices.
  3. Designing and delivering effective professional development.
  4. Communicating and collaborating with all stakeholders.
  5. Supporting compliance with statutes and rules.

Strategic Goals for 2009 - 2010

The Strategic Goals for the Curriculum and Instruction Section for 2008-2009 are to provide leadership in and build the capacity of educators to:

  1. Provide best practices and research-based instruction for all students.
  2. Narrow the existing academic achievement gap between student subgroups.
  3. Increase the use of technology in the day-to-day instruction of all students.
  4. Increase the use of data to inform curricular and instructional decisions.