Dr. Melissa Dudic

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Administrative Responsibilities

Assists the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to set the instructional vision and teaching and learning standards for the district in alignment with the strategic plan
Supervises and evaluates tenured and non-tenured teachers
Develops and oversees the District’s professional development program, including Trevian Professional Learning Collaborative, Instructional Coaching, and Institute Days; co-chairs Professional Development Council
Develops and oversees four-year teacher induction and mentoring program in collaboration with the Professional Learning Coordinator and Teacher Induction Facilitators
Directs new leader induction and mentoring program in collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer
Oversees curriculum processes, including new course proposals, textbook adoptions, Instructional and Professional Growth Grants, Projects of Excellence, and Advanced Placement Audit process
Partners with Director of Special Education and Associate Principals of Student Services on MTSS-related instructional strategies, focused on classroom-based Tier 1 strategies
Monitors curriculum mandates and updates from ISBE and collaborates with department leaders to ensure they are implemented with fidelity
Oversees annual revision of Program of Studies and School Profile
Administers state and federal grant programs related to vocational and technical education, including CTE and Perkins grants and related programmatic requirements
Oversees district testing program, including administration of the following tests: 8th grade placement, ACT and PreACT assessments, Advanced Placement tests, Seal of Biliteracy, PSAT/NMSQT, and other standardized tests

Professional Educator Licenses

Illinois General Administrative Endorsement
Illinois Secondary Mathematics & Psychology Endorsements
Master Teacher Designation - National Board Certified Teacher

Academic Background

Ed.D. Northern Illinois University; Curriculum & Instruction
M.A. Concordia University; Illinois Principal Preparation
M.Ed. DePaul University; Mathematics Education
B.S. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Mathematics, Secondary Teaching

Professional Associations

Member Illinois Principals Association
Member Learning Forward
Member National Council for Supervisors of Mathematics