Academic Services

Academic Services Department

Jessica Kalb, Executive Director of Academic Services

Patty Edstrom, Administrative Assistant

Jamie Simo, Manager - Early Intervention

John Steele, Coordinator - Instructional

Nikki Corn, Coordinator - Instructional

Niki Taylor, Coordinator - ELPA/MTSS

Debra Biermann, Coordinator - District Assessment/GATE
Linda Weyers, Title/Federal Programs Coordinator
Allie Freismuth, Student & Family Engagement Coordinator

Llaneli Hernandez, Parent Liaison

Crystall Benner, Extended Learning Administrative Assistant

Christi Knoll, Coordinator - Extended Learning

Curriculum Philosophy

The Montrose and Olathe School District faculty and administration believe written, taught, learned, and tested curriculum must be congruent in order to provide students with an effective educational experience.
We believe curriculum review must be on-going within an established system so that revision, implementation, refinement/development, and evaluation occur.

Curriculum Decisions

Curriculum decisions in the Montrose County School District are guided by:

State and national standards
Needs of the community
Social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of our students
Current educational research
Staff input

Developing a Curriculum

In developing a curriculum, the following components are included in our instructional practices:

Measurable goals, objectives, standards
A balance of concepts, content knowledge, real-world application, and critical thinking
Use of formative and summative data to inform planning and practice
Effective research-based strategies and varied instructional strategies
Use of technology
Active engagement of students
Provisions for multiple resources
Interdisciplinary approaches