Assistant Superintendent
Director of Curriculum Assessment & Professional Development
Dr. Stanley K. Ellis
662-363-2811, Ext. 9233
elliss@tunicak12.org
ELA Specialist
Ms. Yakima Cole
coley@tunicak12.org
ELA Specialist
Mrs. L. Marie McGowan
mcgowanmar@tunicak12.org
Director of Data Processing
Mrs. Brenda Smith
662-363-2811, Ext. 9241
smithbre@tunicak12.org
SAMS/MSIS
Mrs. Shirley Temple
662-363-2811, Ext. 9230
temples@tunicak12.org
Curriculum Secretary
Mrs. Veronica Crawford
662-363-2811, Ext. 9240
crawfordv@tunicak12.org
Our Mission
The Mission and Goal of the Curriculum and Assessment Department is to ensure that stakeholders remain abreast of current resources and best practices to ensure student success.
District and School Support
Builds and sustains the capacity necessary to improve the success of all students by working with schools as they endeavor to implement organizational practices that:
- Help all students meet standards
- Increase student achievement levels of all students
- Select/adopt appropriate instructional materials
- Improve teacher expertise in content knowledge and pedagogy
- Reduce barriers to student achievement
Response to Intervention
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a systematic, data-driven approach to academic and expected behavior instruction that benefits every student in RTI.
District and State Testing
Works with schools to ensure that district and state assessments are implemented according to protocol and data is used to effectively identify daily practices to support teaching and learning.
Test Security Plan Guidance
Test Security Plan
Upcoming Assessments & Events
Events Date
3rd Nine Week Assessments March 2-6
SPRING BREAK March 9-13
MAAP-A Assessments March 17-27
ELPT Assessments (LAS Links) March 17-27
Board Meeting March 19
Career Fair March 21
District Writing (Linkit) March 31
Pacing Guides
Special Events
The Curriculum and Assessment Department coordinates a number of academic events for students
- District Spelling Bee
- District Reading Fair
Criteria for Nine Weeks' Exams
1. Must be 25 questions (no more/no less)
2. Write the standard at the end of each question
3. Questions must be written in 12pt font
4. Make sure the questions are aligned to the performance verbs
5. Use the same format as sample test items
6. 1 hour max for test administration