Curriculum and Developmental Supervision is a concentration within the Curriculum and Instruction Master's program. We are committed to preparing individuals to support teacher learning and development across the career span. We strive to prepare professionals who are ethical, reflective and responsive with diverse clientele, as well as equip them with the knowledge and skills to make evidence-based decisions.<br><br>The purpose of the program is to prepare educators for positions of leadership in Curriculum and Instruction, an area of increasing importance due to educational reform. Two kinds of leadership functions are envisioned for graduates. The first is for individuals at the school level where they may fill departmental positions or specialized roles such as grade-level chairperson, lead teacher, mentor, instructional coach, and others. Here, the emphasis is on instructional coaching and mentoring. The second function is for positions in a central office of a local school system, regional centers or other educational leadership and supervisory roles. These roles vary in duties ranging from formative and summative supervision of a curricular area, to professional development coordinator, to a director of curriculum and instruction. Titles of educational leaders vary, therefore, our emphasis is on theory, practice and research related to curriculum, instruction, leadership and development, as well as supervisory duties at the school, school district, regional, state and national levels.