Welcome to the Van ISD Curriculum and Instruction Department. We utilize the current research-based best practice in our classrooms and equip our staff with the tools and resources to impact student achievement. Ours is a college-going culture where students aspire to academic excellence and personal-best, positioning themselves for success in college and careers beyond. We are committed to providing exceptional teaching and learning to all of our students to ensure that they are ready for college, career or wherever life takes them.

Meeting each student’s needs is a top priority. A comprehensive curriculum and a variety of enrichment opportunities are offered to Van ISD’s students including proudly serving as a 1:1 mobile device district.

Curriculum & Instruction Mission
Our mission is to provide quality instructional services for all Van ISD learning communities in order to equip, prepare and develop life-long learners who can adapt to the demands of an ever-changing society.

The Curriculum Department is responsible for the following:

• PK-12 Curriculum and Instruction

• Gifted and Talented

• Instructional Materials

• Instructional Programs, Design, Support, and Intervention

• Assessment

• Reporting

• Literacy Initiative

• Professional Development

Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials in Van ISD
It is the goal of Van ISD to offer a balanced collection of instructional materials that represents all of our students and families and supports the wide range of reading interests. Not every book is for every reader. If you have a concern about a particular book or other media, please click HERE to have a book formally reconsidered.