Curriculum and Professional Learning

Official account for the @OCPSNews Curriculum and Professional Learning department.

[Dr. James Russo @JamesRusso_OCPS]

Excellence starts early! I had the privilege of visiting Atwater Bay & Water Spring to celebrate our outstanding VPK educators and students. 91 OCPS schools earned the Excellence designation! Special thanks to our partner at the Early Learning ELCOC, Melanie Kestory @CPLocps

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

Behind every successful math student is a team of dedicated educators! Last month, our district program specialists partnered with Algebra & Geometry teachers to align pacing and target high-impact content for the upcoming units.

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

Big ideas, shared strategies, and great collaboration! We are proud to support our dedicated Comprehensive Science 2 educators as they elevate classroom science experiences for all students. ✨

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

Today we gathered Comp Science 1 teachers from across the district to analyze student performance data, map vertical alignment of benchmarks, and prepare for upcoming content. Great things ahead! 🔬 #STEM #ExcellenceInEducation

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

Yesterday, the secondary team visited biology classrooms @ocpsboone! When thoughtful lesson design meets incredible teaching, real engagement happens. Loved seeing students model cell membrane flexibility with the Bubble Lab!🔬🧼 #INB #Biology #HandsOnLearning

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

High school US history teachers gathered to refine instructional best practices and build cross-district connections. 🏛️📜 Thank you to Annette for your support with Instructional Systems!

#HistoryEducation #oneOCPS

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

Preparing tomorrow’s informed citizens starts with strong teacher support! 7th-grade Civics teachers connected with district program specialists to explore upcoming standards and share best practices across schools. ⚖️🗳️

#CivicsEd #OCPS #oneOCPS

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

District program specialists met with a high school biology teacher to design data-driven, targeted interventions and streamline common planning time. Collaborative planning ensures every learner succeeds! 🧬🌱
#oneOCPS

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

District program specialists teamed up with Comp 3 Science teachers this week to dive deep into upcoming science content and build a districtwide network for sharing ideas. Thanks to @WCancel_OCPS for your Instructional Systems support!

#OCPS #SciEd #CurriculumSupport #oneOCPS

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

Inspiring the next generation of leaders! Our Middle School team visited @HolocaustCenter to strengthen the curriculum and resources that help students lead with compassion and stand against hatred. 🕯️

#Upstanders #HolocaustEducation #HMREC #oneOCPS

[Curriculum and Professional Learning @CPLocps]

CPL & @IXLLearning surprised 3 schools to celebrate a strong start to 2026–27! 🎉
@WetherbeeElem set the standard on the Diagnostic; Vista Pointe Elem & @BrookshireElem continue to outperform district benchmarks
Kudos to these dedicated teams!
#DistrictProud #IXL

[Shenandoah Elementary OCPS @Shenandoah_ocps]

Excitement is OUT OF THIS WORLD!
We're keeping the momentum building for our Rock Your School event Friday!
Our students enjoyed delicious Alien Invasion Slushies, while our staff went on a hunt for tiny alien Unger's hidden throughout the school!
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@ocpsRYS
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[Sun Blaze Elementary School @SunBlazeOCPS]

Last night we were treated to performances by Sun Blaze, Moss Park, Innovation ES, MS and @IHS_OCPS at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Innovation HS! Our strings group from Ms. Emmert’s class played in unison with our friends from Innovation ES and MS. What an experience! The show was amazing, filled with song, dance and orchestra. @rmccloe @YJHwang_OCPS @APBVaz @CSO_OCPS @CPLocps @WilliamMSES

[Trisha Pabon @pabons_paradise]

🚀✨ Rock Your School Neon Galaxy Day at Ovation Elementary was OUT OF THIS WORLD! 🌎🪐

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[Trisha Pabon @pabons_paradise]

🚀✨ Rock Your School Neon Galaxy Day at Ovation Elementary was OUT OF THIS WORLD! 🌎🪐

@ocpsRYS
@CPLocps

[ECE Elem OCPS @ECE_ELEM]

🚀🎸 We ROCKED the Multiverse at Eagle Creek! 🌎✨ Our Panthers explored new worlds through creativity, engaging activities, and out-of-this-world learning! 💚💙🐾@ocpsRYS, @CPLocps @KMalatesta_OCPS #RockYourSchool #RockTheMultiverse #RYS

[Shenandoah Elementary OCPS @Shenandoah_ocps]

GALACTIC GLOW DAY!

Our Bobcats were shining brighter than the stars today!

Students came dressed in their brightest neon colors and grooviest tie-dye as we continued building excitement for our BIG Rock Your School Alien Invasion event tomorrow!
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@ocpsRYS

[Trisha Pabon @pabons_paradise]

💫✨We came, we saw, we ROCKED the galaxy!👽🚀🪐

Normally, I’m a kindergarten teacher… but yesterday, I was out of this world! 👩‍🚀

📍Ovation Elementary
@ocpsRYS @CPLocps

[WaterfordES @Waterford_OCPS]

The WES hallways and classrooms have been transformed for Rock Your School week! So excited for a week of fun space themed learning with our wildcats! @ocpsRYS @CPLocps @Waterford_OCPS