Teaching & Learning
Bensalem Township School District
Department of Teaching & Learning
Administration
Dr. Donna Minnigh - Director of Teaching & Learning - Ext. 4109
Mr. Brian Allen - Innovation & Instructional Technology Supervisor - Ext. 4012
TBD - English Language Arts/ Humanities Supervisor, K-12 - Ext. 4106
Dr. Douglas Ferraro - Supervisor of Data Assessment Compliance & Federal Programs Coordinator - Ext. 4111
Mrs. Bethany Gale - ELD, Title III & MTSS Coordinator, K-12 - Ext. 4124
Dr. Stefanie Ryan - Math & Science Supervisor, K-12 - Ext. 4506
Administrative Assistants
Ms. Beverly Crispo (215) 750-2800 ext. 4013 and Ms. Suzy Bibeck (215) 750-2800 ext. 4012
Pennsylvania Regulations
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established regulations for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. These are codified in the Chapter 4 regulations. Pennsylvania established standards for all curriculum content areas. The Bensalem Township School District will modify its curriculum and content instructional materials to conform to the state regulations.
Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) now requires all schools to implement and support Structured Literacy instruction as part of teacher preparation and ongoing professional learning. Structured Literacy is an evidence-based approach to reading instruction that provides explicit, systematic teaching of essential reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. These requirements ensure that educators are trained to meet the needs of all learners, including students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. As a result, students benefit from consistent, research-aligned instruction that strengthens foundational reading skills and supports long-term academic success. For more information, please open the links below:
PDE Structured Literacy Competencies Program Framework
Structured Literacy Universal Screener Family Letter
Educating the Whole Child
Safe, Healthy, Engaged, Challenged and Supported by Caring Adults!
In the Department of Teaching & Learning, our unwavering commitment lies in maintaining a rigorous academic program that aligns with state and national standards. We strive to cater to the unique learning needs of each student while providing diverse opportunities to explore subjects such as arts, music, social studies, world languages, technology, physical education, and other areas that spark individual interests. Our primary goal within the Bensalem Township School District is to ensure that these enriching learning opportunities are accessible to all students. To achieve this, our dedicated team of Curriculum Coordinators and teachers actively support and guide the work of the department.