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Department of Teaching and Learning

Within Sandwich Community School District #430, the Department of Teaching and Learning is dedicated to advancing the district’s mission of Learning Today, Shaping Tomorrow. Focused on educational excellence from prekindergarten through grade 12, we are committed to empowering our educators and supporting our schools in delivering high quality, student centered instruction that promotes personal growth and academic achievement for every learner. Through clearly defined learning standards, the thoughtful selection of high quality curriculum resources, and professional learning aligned with district and building level goals, the department supports continuous improvement in teaching and learning. At Sandwich #430, we strive to ensure every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and purposeful learning experiences that foster academic growth and prepare them for future success. 

Curriculum

Our Department of Teaching and Learning supports the implementation, continuous evaluation, and ongoing improvement of  rigorous, relevant, and standards aligned curricula that establish clear learning expectations for every student. Through collaboration, professional learning, and data informed decision making, the department empowers educators to deliver effective instruction, respond to individual learning needs of our students, and provide equitable opportunities that ensure ALL of our students have the resources and support necessary to succeed. 

In Illinois, the Common Core State Standards serve as the foundation for learning expectations in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In Sandwich Community Unit School District #430, the important distinction is that the standards define what our students should know and be able to do, while the district’s curriculum functions as the resource designed to support our teachers in teaching those standards to our students preK - 12. 

Research informed guidance and resources have been provided to our district through two separate statewide frameworks developed by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to support student achievement: the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan, adopted in January 2024, and the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan, adopted in June 2026. Both frameworks were developed with the goals of strengthening instruction and improving outcomes for all students. In Sandwich #430, we utilize this guidance in selecting quality curricular materials in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Our district Essential Standards, “Boulders” continue to guide our instructional focus. These “Boulders” are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Within Sandwich #430, we work to make curricular implementation decisions based on the curricular resources that align best in supporting our efforts to achieve our district “Boulders”. Included below are our district Curricular Resources for both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

For additional information with regards to our district curriculum, please refer to our Sandwich #430 Curriculum Webpage - Link (Additional Curriculum Links)