Dr. Charles E. Ridgell, III

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) coordinates the curriculum maps, local assessments, and instructional resources to support student learning. In addition, many student programs are coordinated through the office as well as professional development related to the content areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implements the State Curriculum and Core Learning Goals through the development of curriculum maps and instructional resources.
• Observes teachers, both formally and informally, using the Teacher Performance Assessment System.
• Develops the local preassessments, quarterly assessments, and end-of-course assessments.
• Provides ongoing content area professional development.
• Coordinates the textbook adoption and accountability process for the school system.
• Develops the Programs of Study for each level.
• Serves on Technical Assistance Teams and various other school system committees.

Direct Reports see Directory

• St. Mary's County Public Schools
  Department of Curriculum and Instruction
  23160 Moakley Street
  Leonardtown, MD 20650
  Phone: 301-475-5511 FAX: 301-475-4229