Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Wanda Lash
Suzanne Capron
Katrina Halasa
TBD
Loi Nguyen
Toan Nguyen
Dawn Wilson
Karen Stepic
Nicole Vitale
The Teaching and Learning Department leads curriculum development, instructional strategy, and professional development across the district in alignment with Ohio's Learning Standards.
Our Instructional Vision
Akron Public Schools pairs rigorous, evidence and standards-based instruction with real-world inquiry to spark curiosity. Through applied learning and community mentorship, we challenge every scholar to think critically, act innovatively, and lead with resilience.
Our Core Pillars
Curriculum (What We Teach): Designing standards-based learning plans to challenge and inspire all learners PreK–12, preparing every student for success beyond graduation.
Instruction (How We Teach): Equipping educators with high-quality, research-based, and differentiated teaching strategies through continuous professional development, coaching, and instructional frameworks.
Assessment (How We Measure): Utilizing data-driven assessments that help teachers track student progress, address learning gaps, and adapt instruction to support individual growth.
Academic Programs & Specialized Learning
We are committed to equitable educational opportunities for every scholar, ensuring all classrooms offer high expectations, balanced instruction, and modern learning tools. To ensure every student receives a rigorous, high-quality education, we support a wide range of specialized district programs:
Programs & Innovation: Integrating educational technology, student enrichment, and modern learning tools across all grade levels.
Specialized & Expanded Pathways: Providing targeted support through English as a Second Language (ESL), Career Technical Education (CTE), and specialized student programming to ensure every child thrives.
APS Grades 9-12 Courses
Students enrolled in APS high schools have a large selection of opportunities available with challenging and enriching coursework that prepares them for life and the workforce. We encourage students and families to review the courses offered at each school by exploring the course selection forms below and browsing the additional resources for more details.
The school counselor will advise students during the enrollment process to ensure that their selected courses support their interests and goals.
Through College Credit Plus (CCP), students can earn free college credits while in high school.
Many APS courses are specific to a certain high school program, such as International Baccalaureate, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or College & Career Academy Pathways. Other courses may be available across all high schools. Student athletes with either NCAA potential or interest in College Credit Plus/CTAG coursework should review course options with their counselor for eligibility. Course availability may be subject to change based on staffing and student enrollment.
APS Middle School Courses
Students enrolled in APS middle schools have many courses available to them as they prepare for high school. The school counselor will work with your student to ensure the best academic opportunities. The middle school course forms are for informational purposes only. Your individual middle school may have course enrollment procedures in place unique to its campus.
Middle School Course Catalog

