Curriculum & Instruction

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for the overall planning, implementation and evaluation of the district’s curriculum and instructional programs. The department ensures that curriculum programs are in compliance with the policies adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Education and the Lawrence Public Schools. Although each school in Lawrence has the autonomy to set its own academic program, the entire LPS community shares a common vision of excellent teaching and learning. When implementing a new curriculum, schools engage in a process of evaluating and selecting high quality instructional materials using DESE guidance. 

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks