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Curriculum & Instruction

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment is responsible for the development, implementation, instructional technology support, and assessment of the district's instructional program. The department's major goal is to provide support to the schools, learning for staff to implement and improve student success.

District 401 is committed to instruction that is aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards and responsive to the needs of our students. We are grounded in a commitment that all students can and will learn.

Darek Naglak

Job Title: Executive Director for Curriculum & Instruction
Locations: District
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Natalia Gomez

Job Title: Director for Multilingual & Instructional Supports
Locations: District
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Instructional Specialists

Dominique Byrnes

Job Title: Instructional Specialist for Multilingual & MTSS
Locations: District
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Jamie Kanas

Job Title: Instructional Specialist for Literacy & Social Studies
Locations: District
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Paul Uhler

Job Title: Instructional Specialist for Technology & Data
Locations: District
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Vanessa Woof

Job Title: Instructional Specialist for Mathematics & Science
Locations: District
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