Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) staff works closely with teachers and principals to offer a rich and engaging curriculum for all students, pre-K to grade 12. It provides technology leadership and support for district staff and students and coordinates staff development as well as ther the Kimm Teaching Resource Studio.

Teaching & Learning Services

• Ongoing development, revision and implementation of the district’s curricular program of studies
• Development and assessment of content standards and benchmarks for each curricular area
• Coordination of the staff development program
• Development of the Annual Progress Report of student achievement
• Development of the annual No Child Left Behind report to the state and community
• Coordination of the Special Education, English as a Second Language, Head Start, Extended Learning (gifted program) and home-school services
• Management of the Kimm Teaching Resource Studio

Contact Information
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Fax (515) 633-5103

Associate Superintendent
Dr. Donna Wilkin
(515) 633-5057

Directors of Curriculum/Instruction
Dave Blum
(515) 633-5056

Dr. Phyllis Staplin
(515) 633-5055


Director of Technology
Brian Abeling
(515) 633-5058

Director of Curriculum/Technology
Dr. Gordon K. Dahlby 
(515) 633-5059

Director of Special Education
Angie Calhoun 
(515) 633-5072