About Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Under the leadership of Assistant Superintendent of Academics Dr. Jess Boston Davis, the Somerville Public Schools offer the following services in curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grades PK–12.
- A wide variety of subjects and course offerings in core content subjects (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science) and specialist subjects (Art, Music, Library/Media Studies, Health/Physical Education, and World Languages)
- Updated textbooks and instructional materials to support subjects and course offerings
- Significant emphasis on research, critical thinking, and problem solving across all subjects
- After-school programs that provide enrichment activities aligned with school system objectives
- Local assessment programs for every student
- A year-round schedule of professional development for our teachers to enhance skills
Classroom instruction is closely aligned with efforts in the Special Education Department, Multilingual Learners Education Department, Somerville Community Schools, and Somerville High School Counseling Department to ensure students have the individual attention and the time they need to maximize their potential.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Staff
Dr. Jessica Boston Davis, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Academics
Uri Harel, K-8 Director of Mathematics and English Language Arts Curriculum and Title I Director
Kathleen Seward, Coordinator of K-8 Humanities Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Paula O'Sullivan, K-8 Curriculum Coordinator of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Kathleen Bailer, Director of Early Education and Care Department
Caeli Gallitano, Director of Equity and Excellence
Chris Glynn, Director of Educator Development
Samantha Eligene, Director of Data, Assessment, and Accountability
Jason Behrens, Innovation Specialist
Resources
Homework Policy (revised May 2022)
Summer 2023 Reading List for Grades 1-8 in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole
2020 DESE District Report Cards
District Curriculum Accommodation Plan
SPS Research Application Form for Researchers
Help my child with academics info series
Minuteman Library Network research database