Curriculum & Instruction

Gail Surwill

Executive Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction

415 N. 30th Street

Billings, Montana 59101

Phone:  247-3886

surwillg@billings.k12.mt.us

Curriculum and instruction are the cornerstones of a student’s education in Billings Public Schools.  The Curriculum Department aligns the district’s curriculum according to Montana’s Office of Public Instruction’s standards.  It is our goal that every student in Billings Public Schools be thoroughly prepared for success in life. 

Curriculum Descriptions

Elementary

Reading

Language

Spelling

Math

Science

Social Studies

Health Enhancement

Music

Art

Library

Middle

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Curriculum Mapping Guides

The following curriculum mapping guides are available to download.  For mapping guides in other areas please contact Darcy Love at 247-3886 or loved@billings.k12.mt.us. 

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade

Staff Tutorials

Descartes - A Continuum of Learning
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Concepts and Processes
Welcome
Table of Contents
Framework-Concepts and Processes
Framework-General Science
Framework-Language
Framework-Math 2-5
Framework-Math 6+
Framework-Reading
Essentials
General Science
Language
Math 2-5
Math 6+
Montana
Reading
Rit Scale Norms
Science Section Introduction
Standards Update Cover Letter