Packet Summary
- Meeting Title: Superintendent’s Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee
- Meeting Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Meeting Type: Advisory committee
Summary
The packet centers on instructional programs, curriculum, assessment, accountability, and student well-being across West Des Moines Community Schools. Topics include curriculum updates, instructional resources, professional learning, assessment practices, and district improvement efforts designed to support student achievement.
The committee will review instructional priorities for the 2026–27 school year, discuss educator support through coaching and professional learning, examine assessment and accountability measures, and consider student support initiatives including MTSS, social-emotional learning, and equity.
Additional packet materials include updates on district improvement planning, summer learning, early childhood programming, English learner services, advanced coursework, career and technical education, fine arts, special education, technology integration, instructional resource adoption, budgeting, professional learning communities, community engagement, data dashboards, policy reviews, and future committee planning.
Topics
- Academic programs and curriculum
- Teaching and learning initiatives
- Assessment and accountability
- Student supports and well-being
- District instructional planning and continuous improvement
Key Packet Items
- 2026–27 District Improvement Plan draft review
- Summer learning and extended learning update
- Review of assessment calendar and accountability expectations
- Technology integration and digital learning update
- Upcoming policy reviews, recommendations, and future committee calendar
Decisions or Recommendations
- Curriculum updates, instructional initiatives, assessment practices, and student support strategies are presented for committee review and discussion.
- No final board action is indicated in the packet.
The packet outlines instructional priorities that may influence classroom learning, curriculum resources, teacher professional development, student assessment, and support services throughout the district. Families, students, and staff may be affected by future recommendations that advance to the Board of Education.
The committee's work emphasizes continuous improvement, transparent progress monitoring, educator support, student well-being, equity, and communication with families and the community. These discussions may help shape future district policies, instructional practices, and strategic priorities.
Keywords
teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, accountability, student supports, district improvement
