Teaching & Learning

Our Vision

Empower each and every learner to pursue their dreams and enrich their communities.

About Our Department:

Welcome to Belton ISD's Teaching & Learning Department. We believe that each and every student deserves exceptional experiences according to their unique needs and passions.  The intentional design of instructional experiences can empower students and ignite a passion for learning.  It is our goal to ensure exceptional learning experiences for each and every learner, empowering them to acquire each of the Belton ISD Journey of a Graduate Competencies.

Our department exists to ensure the highest quality teaching and learning systems, resources, professional learning experiences and supports are in place so that teachers and instructional leaders are equipped to design high-quality learning aligned to the unique learning needs of each and every learner in Belton ISD. 

In Belton ISD, our Instructional Framework and the Journey of a Graduate competencies are designed to be a unified experience for every student. Our framework is built on four key elements: Intentional Planning, Challenging and Engaging Experiences, Assessment for Learning, and Learning Space and Environment. These elements guide our teachers in creating meaningful learning experiences for students.

We are committed to fostering an environment where these competencies – such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, perseverance, adaptability,  and empathy – are intentionally integrated into curriculum, instruction, and assessment. It is this intentional approach that will ensure every student experience is not only academically rigorous but also develops the competencies for success.

Contact Us: 

Gabi Niño, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning 
Phone: 254-215-2026
Fax: 254-215-2027