Curriculum & Instruction
Michigan K-12 Standards
English Language Arts: Michigan K-12 English Language Arts Standards
Science: Michigan K-12 Science Standards
Social Studies: Michigan K-12 Social Studies Standards
Physical Education: Michigan K-12 Physical Education Standards
Computer Science: Michigan K-12 Computer Science Standards
Visual and Performing Arts: Michigan K-12 Standards for Visual and Performing Arts
State & Federal Grants-Title I and 31a:
What is Title I?
Title I is the largest federal education program for elementary and secondary schools. Title I funds are targeted to high-poverty schools and districts and used to provide educational services to students who are educationally disadvantaged or at risk of failing to meet state standards.
Title I services in Van Dyke Public Schools include:
Providing supplementary education to students such as intervention classes and tutoring
Full Day Kindergarten
Offering supplemental services such as Family Nights, Bilingual Services, and homeless support
Providing extra support to students and families through Academic Coaching services
Summer School programs
Title I Schools are required to have a Parent Involvement Plan, and there are many ways for families to participate in this plan. Attending our Family and Parent nights, volunteering at your students' schools, and working on one of our District Planning teams are all wonderful places to start your involvement!
What is 31A?
State Funds for 31A are designated for supplemental programs for at-risk students. Section 31a funds are limited to direct services to pupils and may not be used for administrative or other related costs.
31A Services in Van Dyke Public Schools include:
Academic Coaches and Intervention Tutors
School Social Workers
Hall Monitors
Intervention Specialists
Family Engagement
Family engagement is an integral component of Michigan’s Top 10 in 10 goals and an important part of the Van Dyke Public School plan. Please click the link below to see how you can begin to engage in the process of promoting literacy for your student at home.
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Wendy Cusic (586) 758-8341
cusic.wendy@vdps.net
Turnaround Director
Joann Iras (586) 758-8611 iras.joann@vdps.net
Parent Engagement Coordinator
Cheryl Siecinski
(586) 759-9406 siecinski.cheryl@vdps.net