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TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT

Blaine School District's Teaching and Learning Department encompasses a large array of responsibilities. These include Curriculum, Special Programs, English Language Learners, Assessment, Federal Programs, and our REACH Highly Capable Program. Our district is focused on positive student outcomes through collaboration, high quality instruction, and strong leadership.

We appreciate your interest in the education of our community's students and invite you to read more below about the various parts that make up our Teaching and Learning Department and the ways we contribute to the achievement of our district wide goal. Below you will find contact information for the members of our team, and we encourage you to reach out if you have questions or comments for us.

curriculum

special programs

english language learners

assessment

Title I/LAP

REACH

CONTACT US
765 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Ph: (360) 332-5881
Fx: (360) 332-7568

Ms. Dawn Cottnair
Director of Teaching and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction

Ms. Michelle Nilsen
Director of Teaching in Learning: Student Services

Ms. Lindsay Nowakowski
Director of Teaching in Learning: Special Programs

Ms. Rebecca Potts
Special Education Program Specialist

Ms. Kelly Feenstra
Teaching and Learning Program Specialist

WASHINGTON STATE K–12 LEARNING STANDARDS

Basic education in Washington state is defined by the Legislature (RCW 28A.150.210). As required by state law, OSPI develops the state's learning standards (RCW 28A.655.070) and oversees the assessment of the learning standards for state and federal accountability purposes. Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do at each grade level.

Our learning standards are developed through collaborative, public processes led by curriculum associations across the state and nationwide. Our learning standards incorporate the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics. 

Click here to view OSPI Report Card for school performance.