Department Overview
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The Department of Teaching and Learning has the primary responsibility of providing district-level leadership and vision of programs and initiatives pertaining to curriculum, instruction, assessments, professional development and English language development. This responsibility includes providing support for all programs based on the district's mission, strategic plan and Pennsylvania academic standards.
The major roles and responsibilities of the Department of Teaching and Learning are to provide leadership in the areas of strategic planning and systemic design, curriculum, instruction and assessment, educator effectiveness and employee development.
The Directors of Elementary and Secondary Teaching and Learning provide oversight and leadership of building administration for Ithan, Radnor and Wayne elementary schools, Radnor Middle School and Radnor High School. The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning oversees the ongoing planning, implementation, development and direction of the district’s teaching and learning practices, aligned with state and national guidelines.
The department promotes challenging learning expectation for all students and works collaboratively with the Director of Technology to integrate technology into the classroom.
Curriculum Review Process
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Screencast: Curriculum Development Process
Power Point: Curriculum Review Process
Graphic: Curriculum Review Cycle
Contact Info
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Dan Bechtold
Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning
610-688-8100 x6052
dan.bechtold@rtsd.orgShawn Dutkiewicz
Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning
610-688-8100 x6141
shawn.dutkiewicz@rtsd.orgDr. James Kearney
Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
610-688-8100 x6163
james.kearney@rtsd.org
Ms. Tracey Waldmann
Special Counsel
610-688-8100 x6115
tracey.waldmann@rtsd.org
Joanne Jamgochian
Secretary to the Department of Teaching and Learning
610-688-8100 x6053
joanne.jamgochian@rtsd.orgMollie Smith
Secretary K-12 Data & Assessment
610-688-8100 x6054
mollie.smith@rtsd.orgAmelia Dougherty
Central Registrar
610-688-8100 x6100
amelia.dougherty@rtsd.org