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D I S T R I C T O V E R V I E W
MILLTOWN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Welcome
to
Milltown
Public Schools
Greetings
and
Introduction
MILLTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Board of Education
Milltown
Public Schools
Parkview
School
Students: 325
Teachers: 31
Parkview Elementary School
PreK
half-day inclusion
PSD full and half-day
Kindergarten half day
Grades 1-3
Resource Rooms
In-class support
Pull-out
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Public Schools
Joyce
Kilmer Students: 391
Teachers: 36
Joyce Kilmer Middle School
Grade 4
Homerooms
Grade 5
Homerooms and LA/Math teams
Grade 6-8 middle school
LA and Math block scheduling
Elective choices by semester
Milltown
Public Schools
Spotswood
High
School Milltown Students at
Spotswood High School
average approx. 287
Spotswood
Send-receive district for Milltown high school
aged students. • Tuition-based
Bi-district articulation meetings
Two committee meetings annually
One full Board meeting annually
Surveys: • Referendum
• Needs Assessment
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical
Schools
No tuition • 14 students approximate average
Milltown
Public Schools
Community
Partners
• Milltown Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
• Milltown Education Foundation (MEF)
• Milltown Public Library
• Milltown Alliance
• Home Depot – Milltown
• Target – Milltown
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension – Middlesex
County
• Bronson & Guthlein Funeral Home
• Crabiel Home for Funerals
• American Legion – Joyce Kilmer Post #25
• St. Paul’s Church – Milltown
• Our Lady of Lourdes – Milltown
• VFW – Post #2319
• Rangers Athletic Club
Milltown
Public Schools
Facilities Projects
Safety Grant
Lunch Program
Facilities Projects: recent examples
• HVAC system
• Security cameras
• Classroom storage space
• Playground equipment
Safety Grant: awarded annually
• $2,500 toward repairs or upgrades
Lunch Program Upgrade:
• Online system to allow parents to pay by
credit card for student lunches.
Instruction and Programs
• Curriculum • Enrichment/G&T/Honors
• Instructional Programs • Curriculum Compacting
• Kindergarten GOLD • Special Education
• JK Electives • ESL
• Extra Curricular Activities • Technology
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Public Schools
Curriculum
Curriculum
Aligned to CCSS and NJCCS and
NGSS
Common Assessments
Mastery of standards
Reteaching and reassessment toward
mastery
Teacher-developed
Measuring Up
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Public Schools
Instructional
Program
Highlights
PreK Creative Curriculum
Trial-based
Kindergarten Teaching Strategies GOLD
Gr. 1-5 Balanced literacy
Math RtI
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Public Schools
Kindergarten
Teaching
Strategies
GOLD
Kindergarten State Initiative
A research-based, developmentally appropriate system for assessing the development and learning of children from birth through kindergarten
Based on 38 objectives that are predictors of school success;
Aligned with New Jersey’s early learning standards, the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, and the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten
http://www.state.nj.us/education/ece/rttt/njkea/overview.pdf
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Public Schools
JK
Electives
Video Tech
Geometry
Creative Arts
Cultural Awareness
Geography
Passport
Study Skills
Robotics
STEM
DECA Intro
Career Readiness
Duolingo
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Public Schools
Extra
Curricular
Activities
Arts:
• Art Club
• Instrumental Music
• Chorus
• School Play
• School Musical
• Band Concerts
Athletics:
• Boys’/Girls’ Basketball
• Boys’/Girls’ Soccer
• Boys’ Baseball
• Girls’ Softball
• Cheerleading
• School Field Day
Community:
• Veteran’s Day Luncheon
• Green Club & School Gardens
• SACC
• Enrich & Grow
• Student Leadership Corp
• March Madness
Academics:
• Family Science
• Family Literacy
• Math Stars
• Rosetta Stone Lunch Club
• Tech Club
• Homework Club
• Peer Tutoring Club
• Student Council
• National Junior Honor Society
• Honor Roll Breakfast – quarterly
• Student of the Month
Luncheons
• Kindergarten Promotion
• 3rd Grade Fly Up
8th Grade Activities:
• Haunted River Walk
• Camp Mason
• Career Day
• Jeopardy
• Variety Show
• Youth in Government
• 8th Grade Promotion
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Public Schools
Enrichment
Gifted & Talented
Honor Classes
Enrichment grades K-3 cross-curricular K-2 once a week grade 3, two times a week G&T grades 4-5 cross-curricular three times a week Honors grades 6-8 Language arts and Math daily course
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Public Schools
ENRICHMENT
K - 3
Visual/spatial perception - mental manipulation of
shapes...visual/logic puzzles
Divergent thinking - creative and inventive
thinking… board game creating
Evaluative Thinking - judging… making choices
Convergent thinking - deductive logic, analytical
thinking...word puzzles, analogies, coding/decoding
Holiday shopping project - evaluative thinking,
budgeting, spending
Additional seasonal projects – TBD
Winter and Spring projects
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Public Schools
GIFTED &
TALENTED
Grades 4 - 5
Mysteries/Detectives Stories - students will analyze and solve
mysteries
Creative Writing - develop stories on various topics
Presentation Skills - speaking and listening… conducting
interviews and giving presentations
Document Based Questions - using nonfiction passages
Map Making - learn to read and create a map
Fantasy Stories - creating and writing stories
Operation and Algebraic Thinking - solving problems
Measurement and Data - gathering facts
Number and Operations - base ten and fraction problems
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Public Schools
HONORS
Grades 6 - 8
Honors Language Arts Summary
Honors English Language Arts coursework follows the
grade level curriculum at an accelerated pace,
examining topics on deeper and more complex levels
while making cross curricular connections and
emphasizing individuality and creativity.
Math
Grade 6 Honors:
Uses a combination of 6th & 7th grade standards. Major
Projects are implemented.
Grade 7 Pre-Algebra Honors:
Combines 7th and 8th grade standards.
Increase pace and rigor.
Grade 8 Algebra Honors:
This is a true high school algebra course, no 8th grade
standards are used. All 8th graders take Algebra PARCC.
This class moves to either Honors Geometry or College Prep
Geometry in high school.
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Public Schools
Curriculum
Compacting
Social Studies and Science
21st Century Learning Rubrics
Information Literacy
Creativity and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication and Collaborative
Initiative and Self-Direction
Leadership and Response
Students who are not formally identified as gifted but
consistently perform in the top tier of the class
Eligibility Criteria Grade 3
Academic Criteria
• Identified as enrichment, or
• Lexile reading level of 750 or above
and an A in Reading/Language Arts
in previous MP
Teacher Recommendation Criteria
• Able to use time wisely when working
independently
• Able to work productively and
cooperatively with peers
Eligibility Criteria Grades 4 - 7
Academic Criteria
• Identified as G & T, or
• 91 or above average on content area
tests in the previous MP, and
• Average of an A on report card for
that content area in the previous MP
Teacher Recommendation Criteria
• Able to use time wisely when working
independently
• Able to work productively and
cooperatively with peers
Highly Capable Learning Criteria
Criteria subject to change.
Differentiated Instructional Design
Compacting
Guided Preview
Compacting Pretest
Compacting Reteach
Retest Extension
Activity
91 or higher on pretest
84-90 on pretest
Compacting
Guided Preview
Compacting Pretest
Extension Activity
91 or higher on retest
Compacting
Guided Preview Compacting
Pretest Regular
Instruction Retest
Regular Instruction
Below 84 on pretest Below 91 on retest
MP 1: Native American Tribes
○ Information Literacy
MP 2: Life in the Colonies
○ Creativity and Innovation
MP 3: Loyalists and Patriots
○ Communication and Collaboration
MP 4: Changing Ecosystems
○ Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
21st Century Compacting Projects
Projects subject to change.
5th Grade 4th Grade
MP 1: Regions of NJ
○ Initiative and Self-Direction
MP 2: American Revolution
○ Communication and Collaboration
MP 3: Civil War
○ Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
MP 4: G&T only
○ Inventions
○ Creativity and Innovation
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Public Schools
Special
Education
½ Integrated Preschool Classes
½ Day Preschool Disabled Class
Full Day ABA Based Preschool
Disabled Class
Supplementary Instruction
Pull Out Resource
In Class Resource
Special Classes
8th Grade Career Choices Vo-tech
Out of District
High School students at Spotswood
High School or Out of District
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Public Schools
ESL
Program
Goals
Fluent communication
Academic success
Focus
content-based activities
listening and speaking skills
basic interpersonal communication skills
reading and writing abilities
critical thinking skills
Rosetta Stone Language Club Program:
• Exploratory Foreign Language Club
Goal: 8th grade student to explore a foreign language
• Heritage Speakers
Goal: To give native language support to advanced students
• Dual Generational Teaching
Goal: To give support to both parents and students.
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Public School
Technology
• Chromebooks
•Student Chromebooks in each 6-8 grade
classroom
•Teacher Chromebooks in all grade levels
•Chromebook carts for each grade 3-5
• iPads
•iPads – PreK-2
• Science lab laptops
–Pitsco Synergy Lab using Dell Laptops
–Lego Robotics Lab using Dell Laptops
• Type 2 Learn: Keyboarding program (Middle School)
• Typing Training: Keyboarding program (K-8)
Milltown
Public School
Technology
Google Platform
• District is registered Google domain
• Student, staff and Board member Gmail
accounts
• Integration of Google Classroom
Genesis (Student Data Management System)
• Genesis Parent Portal
• Bio information
• Attendance
• Gradebook
• Schedule
• Report cards
• Genesis Employee Portal
• Evaluation system
• PD tracking
• Bio information
• IEP Direct
• Special Education tracking
Prevention and Intervention
• HIB
• I&RS
• Dyslexia Screening
• Reading Recovery
• Fundations
• Kindergarten Extended Day
• Leveled Literacy Interventions (LLI)
• Student to Student
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HIB
School Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Mrs. Janet Ferlazzo, Director of Elem. Ed.
School Anti-Bullying Specialists Mrs. Jennifer Pinnella – PV
Ms. Megan Rademacher – JK
HIB Preventions Programs: Big Brother/Big Sister
Rachel’s Challenge
Middle School Advisors
Bully Boxes
Positive Behavior Supports
Responsive Classroom
Morning Meeting
The First Six Weeks of School
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Public Schools
I&RS
Teams
Principals monitor student progress with team support.
Parkview School: Eric Siegel, Principal
Grade Level Team Chairs
K - Ilona Molnar
1 - Nicole Fricke
2 - Kate Hunt
3- Amy Klinger
Joyce Kilmer School: Bill Veit, Principal
Janet Ferlazzo
Lauren Imparato
Kathy McCarthy
CST Consultation
Ashley Costanzo
Kimberlee Murray
Jackie Cameron
Form 1 Form 2
Intervention & Referral Services
Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team
MISSION STATEMENT
To ascertain the challenges of individual students and provide appropriate,
tiered interventions to promote student success at school
Tier 2
Tier 1
Tier 3
Tier I
Homogeneous Grouping & Differentiation in Math
Guided Reading Groups
TenMarks
Reading Eggs
Study Guides
Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Strategies
Basic Academic and Behavior Classroom Strategies as outlined on I&RS Folder
Tier 2
Targeted Workbooks and Software
Math or LA Elective in Middle School
Student to Student Tutoring
Daily Guided Reading (Increased frequency)
Flexible Math Foundational Skills Groups
School-based group Counseling
School-based group Social Skills
Read With Me Home-School Connection
Summer Camp (K-3rd)
Phonics First (2nd-3rd)
ALEKS Multiplication (3rd-5th)
Reading Plus (4th -5th)
Extra Help Before and After School
Homework Club
Writers’ Workshop with general education ICS
Tier 3 • Private/Individual Counseling
• Individualized Proficiency Practice
• Parent Volunteer Tutoring
• Reading Recovery (1st)
• Leveled Literacy Intervention (2nd -3rd)
• Wilson Fundations
• Wilson Just Words
• Kindergarten Extended Day
• Individualized Behavior Plans
• Academic Accommodations
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Public Schools
Dyslexia
Screening
Screening Protocol
Flowchart
Journey’s Reading Levels
Dyslexia Warning Sign Checklist
Predicative Assessment of Reading (PAR)
Interventions
Fundations
Just Words
Wilson
Milltown
Public Schools
Fundations
Multisensory, structured language programs for students in K-3 based on the Wilson Reading System.
Phonemic awareness
Phonics/ word study
High frequency word study
Reading fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension strategies
Handwriting
Spelling
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Public Schools
Just Words
Sophisticated study of word structure with explicit teaching of “how English works” for both decoding and spelling automaticity.
Highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4–12 and adults.
Currently implemented in Joyce Kilmer in 4th grade, based on student needs
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Public Schools
Wilson
Reading
Based on phonological-coding research and Orton-Gillingham principles.
Intensive program for students in grades 2-12 and adults with word-level deficits who are not making sufficient progress through their current intervention.
Phonemic awareness
Decoding and word study
Sight word recognition
Spelling
Fluency
Vocabulary
Oral expressive language development
Comprehension
Professional Development
• Mentoring Plan
• Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s)
• Professional Development Plan
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Public Schools
Mentoring
Plan
The Milltown School District believes that both the
Novice and veteran teacher will benefit and grow in
their profession through a formal induction program.
Focus:
Professional growth
Support
Guidance
Collaborative and reflective
practices
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Public Schools
Professional
Learning
Communities
(PLCs)
• Green Team Focus: Sustainability
• CCSS Math Focus: Mathematical Practices
• Assessment Focus: Reading Benchmarks
• CCSS LA
Focus: Multiple Text Essays
• Google Superusers Focus: Google Platform
• Genesis Focus: Lesson Planner Module
• RtI Focus: Tiered Intervention
• PBS/School Safety Team – Parkview Focus: HIB & School Safety
• PBS/School Safety Team – Joyce Kilmer Focus: HIB & School Safety
2015-16
school year
Milltown School District
Professional Learning Community
SMARTGoal Worksheet
PLC Name: Multiple Text Essays
PLC Leader: Marissa Boylston
Team Members: Michelle Pierson, Heather Seeman, Krystyna Herko,
Heather Vitale, Nina Marinello, William Zahorchak
Alignment to District Goals Instructional Strategy Focus
Description of Problem Benefit of Strategy
Professional Development Goal: (teacher-based outcome)
To research and develop new student and teacher materials to implement this skill.
PLC SMART Goal: (measurable student-based evaluation)
______% of students will score a 3 or above on the multiple text essay using the CONDENSED SCORING
RUBRIC FOR PROSE CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE ITEMS for PARCC
(percentage to be determined after pre-assessment)
Additional Comments or Funding Requests:
X Academic Excellence: Curriculum and Instruction Multiple Text Essays
Communication & Technology: Genesis and Tech Integration
Life Long Learning: Green initiatives
Adapt to a Changing World: Initiatives for Change
Analyze two or more texts and be able to provide textual support/evidence when writing an essay
For students to become proficient in answering
multiple text essays using text evidence and
prepare for the upcoming PARCC assessment
PLC ACTION PLAN
PLC Name: Multiple Text Essays
Attendance and participation in PLCs is reflected in Domain 4.
Meeting Date Agenda Benchmark Objective Meeting Interim Misc.
9/21/15 Develop SMARTGoal
Develop pre-assessment for perfectly paired passages
1. Give pre-assessment to students and score
2. Gather information on instructional strategy
Look through teacher materials
11/4/15 Discuss chosen instructional strategy focus and how to integrate and implement it in content area/grade level
Develop integration plan for three trials Implement first trial using instructional strategy
Offer suggestions on how to track data
1/11/16 Discuss strengths and weaknesses associated with first trial
Bring in scored first trial and analyze the
results.
1. Make adjustments to integration strategy based on PLC discussion and first trial results
2. Give second trial
Data from each member due at each meeting
3/14/16 Discuss strengths and weaknesses associated with second trial
1. Bring in scored second trial and analyze the results.
2. Discuss challenges related to teaching the skills.
1. Continue to make adjustments to integration strategy based on PLC discussion and second trial results
2. Give third trial (post-assessment)
Data from each member due at each meeting
4/25/16 Finalize goal attainment summary. Submit and discuss data regarding all trials and goal attainment
1. Bring scored third trial(post-assessment)
2. Analyze results of third trial(post-assessment)
Ideas for continued integration of the strategy
Final PLC report due by May 1st
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Public Schools
Capacity
Building
Parkview School
Grade Level Chairperson:
Preschool/Kindergarten Ilona Molnar
1st Grade Nicole Fricke
2nd Grade Katherine Hunt
3rd Grade Amy Klinger
4th Grade Jill Maiorano
5th Grade Andrea Brunner
Joyce Kilmer School
Department Chairperson:
6-8 Social Studies Lauren Imparato
6-8 Science Matt Eckert
6-8 Math Sara McGowan*
6-8 Language Arts Heather Vitale*
*Math and LA peer coaches
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Public Schools
Professional
Development
Plan
Professional development activities are linked to
the goals developed from:
• The annual needs assessment survey
• State mandated training
• State and/or district initiatives
• Professional development is planned to
address both adult and student learning
needs
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