Department Information

The Role of the Assistant Superintendent

The Office of the Assistant Superintendent supports the educational process in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, federal programs, and student services.

Curriculum and instruction encompass all activities related to student learning. This includes the content to be taught, instructional approaches, educational materials, and other educational experiences. Assessment responsibilities consist of overseeing all district and state-based assessment administration.  The assistant superintendent is also charged with organizing and providing professional learning opportunities for FCS staff.  Finally, the position oversees the direction of federal programs, including all federal grants.  

Student Services supports all students with special needs through the efforts of educational psychologists, counselors, the school nurse, speech-language pathologists, the media coordinator, gifted and talented teachers, academic intervention teachers, special education services, and alternative school placement services.