Student Reading

Curriculum Services

Purpose & mission

The Curriculum Services Department assumes responsibility for establishing a written curriculum that provides opportunities for all students to achieve success and fulfill the district mission "to prepare and educate each student to succeed in a changing world."

Department CONTACT
Kirk Zeeck

Dr. Kirk Zeeck

Assistant Superintendent of Academic Achievement

Kirk.Zeeck@k12.sd.us

✆ (605) 367-7816

About Curriculum Services

Curriculum Services provides the leadership for curriculum development, curriculum implementation, and curriculum revision across the K-12 spectrum. This department, along with the input from teaching staff, parents, and community members, assumes the responsibility for a written curriculum in each content area that aligns with state standards, district standards, and various assessment tools to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

Each major curriculum strand is included in a seven-year review cycle. The written curriculum, unless it is implemented correctly, will not guarantee student success. Curriculum Services supports professional development for all teachers in the District.

Curriculum development is ongoing and assists in the school improvement process, Curriculum Services facilitates and coordinates study groups and curriculum review teams that directly support the District goals and priorities. These studies, based on data analysis and current best practice research, allow the District to affirm effective practice while providing the direction to lead changes designed to increase student success.

Other department contacts

Linda McDaniel

Linda McDaniel

Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum

✆ (605) 367-7946
✉ Email Linda McDaniel
➢ IPC - Curriculum

Kimberly Poppenga Smith

Kimberly Poppenga Smith

Coordinator of Middle School Curriculum, & K12 Instructional Technology

✆ (605) 367-7871
✉ Email Kimberly Poppenga-Smith
➢ IPC - Curriculum

Kristin Grinager

Kristin Grinager

Coordinator of High School Curriculum

✆ (605) 367-7947
✉ Email Kristin Grinager
➢ IPC - Curriculum

Casey Meile

Casey Meile

Coordinator Of Athletics

✆ (605) 367-7609
✉ Email Casey Meile
➢ IPC - Curriculum

Chris Andersen

Chris Andersen

Administrator Intern for Physical Education and Health

✆ (605) 367-5857
✉ Email Chris Andersen
➢ IPC - Curriculum

Shane Wuebben

Shane Wuebben

Coordinator Of Fine Arts

✆ (605) 367-4221
✉ Email Shane Wuebben
➢ IPC - Curriculum

Doug Morrison

Doug Morrison

Director of Data Services

✆ (605) 367-8432
✉ Email Doug Morrison
➢ ITS

Helpful Links