November 22nd, 2009
Department of Teaching and Learning
"Quality Learning for Successful Living"

The Department of Teaching and Learning includes all areas related to curriculum, professional development, instruction, and assessment. We work very closely with the four buildings in our district to help them implement their school's goals and curriculum. Our department is driven by a commitment to helping our teachers implement research-based strategies, which will increase the probability that all children will learn. The curriculum of the Big Lake Public Schools, based on state and national standards, is designed to ensure that all graduates have mastered the basics and are prepared for post-secondary opportunities whether that is college, technical college, or the world of work.

Crystal Thorson, Director of Teaching, Learning, & School Improvement (763) 262-2536
Kris Happe, Educational Services and Gifted Education Coordinator K-12, (763) 262-7134


Curriculum
No Child Left Behind
State Testing
Adequate Yearly Progress
NWEA - Local Testing
ELL
Title I
Gifted Education
Technology Integration Center
Reports