Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum Standards	Gifted and Talented (GATE)	BTSA Beginning Teacher Support	Coordinated School Support	Willow Creek Center
Course Descriptions	K-12 Science	K-12 Math	K-12 English/ Language Arts	K-12 Social Studies
Instructional Media Library	English Language Learners	Additional Spelling Lists for the Houghton Mifflin Reading Program	Rubrics for Your Classroom	Student Resources
Professional Development	Educational Technology	Grants	Teacher Resources	Library Standards

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District in partnership with parents, staff, students and the community has adopted standards to guide the academic progress of our students. These rigorous content standards specify what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. In the areas of English/Language Arts and Mathematics certain standards have been designated as "key" standards as they are foundational for continuous academic progress.

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is committed to providing our students with a curriculum that supports mastery of the standards. Instruction, classroom assessment and materials are aligned with standards. Professional development enables teachers to refine their skills. Classroom experience and the learning environment foster success and positive feelings about learning.  The goal is for all students to be ready for college or the work force.

This work must be done in conjunction with parents. Learning is a continuous process that involves the home as well as the school. Children benefit from the knowledge that parents are interested in and supportive of their educational experience.

Melinda Hall
Director, Curriculum and Instruction

Position	Name Email Address Phone (925-682-8000)	Clerical Support
Director (6-12 Language Arts, Social Studies, GATE, SB472, AB430)	Melinda Hall hallm@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4023	Bev Heppler hepplerb@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4024
Assistant Director (Categorical Programs, Elem. Music Teachers, 6-12 Visual & Performing Arts)	Jennifer Sachs sachsj@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4026	Nancy Cummins cumminsn@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4027
Administrator, Coordinated School Support EL (Coordinated School Support, English Learner Programs, Title III,)	Carmen Garces garcesc@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4003	Nancy Cummins cumminsn@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4027 Cheryl Barrett barrettc@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4033 (K-12 Math Science)
Administrator, Coordinated School Support (Coordinated School Support, SIP, SPSA, Title I, Teaching American History Grant)	Susan Hukkanen hukkanens@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4450	Virginia Power powerv@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4029 Trina Reilley reilleyt@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4220 Marietta Cole colem@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4032 Cindy Barnett barnettc@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4033
Curriculum Specialist, ELD (K-12 English Language Development)	Lisa Allphin allphinl@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4040	Nancy Cummins cumminsn@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4027 Cheryl Barnett barnettc@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4033
Curriculum Specialist (K-12 Math, K-5 PE, Technology)	Sandy Bruketta brukettas@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4042	Marie Hill hillm@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4033
Curriculum Specialist (K-12 Science, 6-12 PE, School to Career, 6-12 Foreign Language)	Spoogmai Habibi habibis@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4041	Marie Hill hillm@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4033
Curriculum Specialist (K-5 Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading First, Librarians, IMAs)	Diane Sargent sargentd@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4044	Cindy Bartnett bartnettc@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4033 Trina Reilley reilleyt@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4220 (BTSA, SPSA, AB430)
Program Specialist BTSA Induction, Peer Assistance and Review, Technology	Rhys Miller millerr@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4043	Virginia Power powerv@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4029 Trina Reilley reilleyt@mdusd.k12.ca.us Ext. 4220