Overview
Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for Nyack Public Schools. We believe that embedding seven core competencies into our daily teaching and learning provides the framework students need to achieve. These competencies - Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Content Mastery, and Cultural/Global Responsiveness - cultivate a vibrant educational environment that reflects our rich diversity and uniquely-Nyack school community. When we begin with the end goal in mind, our focus stays centered on the ultimate goal of each and every student's well-being and success.
In addition to the supervision of NYState testing, this office is responsible for the implementation of "Best Practices" and research-based instruction to improve student achievement. We prioritize high quality curriculum, instruction, assessment, and remediation using an equity lens aligned with our district vision. We also coordinate the professional development of our employees utilizing innovative practices according to the District's Strategic Plan for Excellence Through Racial Equity.
Contact Information
Dr. Kathleen Affigne
Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
845-353-7052
Kaffigne@nyackschools.org
Departments
Anti-Racist/Race Conscious Pedagogy
Resources for our teachers to develop lessons that assist students in understanding and processing events that have unfolded on Capitol Hill this week are listed, below. This compilation is provided in context to a greater district-wide commitment to analysis of race-conscious/anti-racist curriculum and pedagogy and to evaluating how we teach and learn U.S. history:
Classroom Discussions about the Capitol Breach