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Curriculum & Instruction Department

​Dr. Deborah Hill
Assistant Superintendent
dhill@whd147.org


Mrs. Alecia Lamar
Instructional Technology Facilitator
​alamar@whd147.org


Mr. Paul Sanchez
Data Manager
psanchez@whd147.org  

Mrs. Tuesday Few
MTSS Coordinator
tfew@whd147.org
 
Office Information 
Phone: 708-339-9500
Department Mission Statement
To ensure that all students have access to a rigorous and viable program that includes instructional technology and communication, which cultivates learning, growth, collaboration, and expertise in a rapidly changing global society.
 
Department Overview
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 is committed to providing our students with a positive learning experience to prepare them for the 21st Century. Our curriculum emphasizes life and career skills; learning and innovation skills; information, media and technology skills, as well as cognitive and social skills that will enable them to deal with complex challenges and succeed in the 21st century. Our curriculum also incorporates state of the art technology tools and instruction to support the learning process and meet the unique learning styles of all students. Through technology investment we are developing new programs that support teaching and learning and connecting with students in ways that are more meaningful and familiar to them.

As a district, West Harvey-Dixmoor School District #147 is committed to an educational program that recognizes the importance of technology in our society. Every one of our classrooms at District 147 is digitally equipped to meet the needs of the 21st century learner, offering SMART Boards, Chromebooks, iMac computers, and a wide-variety of Digital Learning Platforms centered around increasing student collaboration and engagement. Both Rosa Parks Middle School and King Elementary School are equipped with State of the Art STEM labs, including a Broadcast Studio at Rosa Parks.
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Department Responsibilities
  • Develop curriculum aligned to Illinois Learning Standards.
  • Design, implement and evaluate research-based programs.
  • Oversee instruction-related services and work collaboratively with staff members to support student learning.
  • Coordinate the efficient operation of local and state testing.
  • Analyze student learning data as a critical component of instructional decision making.
  • Guide principals and staff in creating, implementing, and sustaining high quality school improvement plans.
  • Coordinate Summer Enrichment and After School Tutorial programs.
  • Provide staff with ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance their practice.
  • Integrate 21st century technology tools and resources into the curriculum
  • Manage district-wide new teacher induction and mentoring program.​

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)  https://www.isbe.net/essa
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Illinois Learning Standards  https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Learning-Standards.aspx

West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 | 191 W 155th Pl. Harvey IL 60426


Hours

M-F: 8am - 4pm

Telephone

708-339-9500

Email

info@whd147.org
  • Home
  • About WHD 147
    • Administration
    • District Information
    • District Report Card
    • FOIA
    • Staff Directory
  • Board of Education
    • Board Members
    • Board Policy Manual
    • 2018 - 2019 Board Documents
    • 2017-2018 Board Documents
    • 2016-2017 Board Documents
  • Departments
    • Superintendent's Office >
      • Superintendent All Stars
      • Superintendent Coffee Talks
    • Business Services
    • Bilingual / ELL Services
    • Pupil and Personnel Services
    • Curriculum & Instruction
    • Human Resources
  • Schools
    • Lincoln Elementary >
      • About Lincoln
      • Lincoln Admin Corner
    • Martin Luther King Elementary >
      • About King
      • MLK Admin Corner
    • Rosa L. Parks Middle School >
      • About Parks
      • Parks Admin Corner
  • Parents & Students
    • Breakfast & Lunch Menus
    • Community Events Backpack
    • Student Handbook & Calendar
  • Contact
  • IAR Page