Superintendent’s Update

Curriculum & Instruction 2007-2008

January 9, 2008

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Westwood Regional School District

Purpose

To review how the district’s curriculum and instructional initiatives are identified.

To review key elements of the district’s curriculum & instructional initiatives.

To present on how these initiatives meet the needs of our students with disabilities.

To discuss the training and support we are providing our staff with each of these initiatives.

District Assessments - - What Do We Do With The Information?District One-Year Plan: Math committee and data analysisPrincipals’ PIPsBuilding-Level Objectives: SAT Problem of the DayProfessional Development in WritingNew Approach to Reading Assessments (K-2, 3-6) Guided Reading (K-6)PAF (multi-sensory approach to language arts literacy being

piloted in two schools)Promote SAT/ACT and offer practice opportunitiesArticulation issuesCurriculum Work in Math, Science, and Writing

District Factor GroupDistricts are grouped by socio-economic

factors.

Our DFG is GH (76 other GH districts statewide).

Other Bergen County GH districts include Emerson, Fair Lawn, Hillsdale, Leonia, Midland Park, Northvale, Paramus, Rutherford, Teaneck, and Waldwick.

Curriculum & InstructionLAL

Year 3 of Writer’s Workshop Year 1 of Reading Plan

K-2 Assessments Piloting 3-6 Assessments Guided Reading PAF

January 22nd Parent Forum

MathematicsDrafted new curriculumParent Forum on

November 20th

Science:Revised 6th Grade

Curriculum and Textbook

World LanguageReintroduced French in

5th & 6th Grades

Jr./Sr. High SchoolNew Master Schedule Enhanced Electives

ProgramK-12 Curriculum,

Instruction, & Assessment Committee

New Brookside Schedule

Piloting Full Day KParent Teacher

ConferencesElite Fitness (Zero

Period)

Integrated PreSchool

I&RSCCT Multiple Focus and

Research Groups

Technology UpdateNew domain

architectureWide Area Network

Upgrade (Fiber)New & improved

website designSmartRooms

2006-2007 District Technology Plan

2007-2008: Building Based Technology Teams

Curriculum:Revised K-8 Student

BenchmarksCreate Administrator

and Teacher Benchmarks

HS BELS

Special Education…March 6March 6thth special education was special education was

described as a described as a serviceservice, not a , not a placeplace for for WWRSDWWRSD

specially modified instruction:specially modified instruction:adapting… the content, methodology, or delivery of

instruction to address the unique needs of a child that result

from the student’s disability and to ensure access of the student to the general

curriculum so that he or she can meet the educational

standards … that apply to all students.

Intervention and Referral Services

Eligible for Special EducationCriteria has not

changed

ExitGeneral

Education?

General Education?

Special Education ServicesConsultative/Collaborative

Support

These decisions must be made Annually

2007-08 Instructional Model: 2007-08 Instructional Model: Support for Consultative SupportSupport for Consultative Support

NJCIE Training NJCIE Training District-wide Administrative SupportDistrict-wide Administrative SupportBuilding Based TeamsBuilding Based TeamsTraining for Teachers: Differentiated InstructionTraining for Teachers: Differentiated Instruction

District-wide SupportDistrict-wide SupportIntervention & Referral ServicesIntervention & Referral ServicesOrganizational Framework Organizational Framework CCT Manual CCT Manual Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated InstructionPLAAFP Form revisionsPLAAFP Form revisions

District-wide SupportDistrict-wide SupportIntervention & Referral ServicesIntervention & Referral Services

District & State training of I & RSPre-Referral Intervention Manual

(PRIM) Unified formsData collected to review outcomes

Present Level of Academic Achievement & Functional Performance: PLAAFP

Consultative Model & Documentation

Looking Forward: 2008-2009Continued Support & Review of Student

OutcomesNJCIE Training

CCT Model Paraprofessional/Aide Training Positive Behavioral Supports

Differentiated InstructionI&RS ProcessContinued Revisions to CurriculumOngoing Staff Development & SupportAnalysis of Statewide Assessment Data Review of Student Outcomes

Important Upcoming Dates for Parental Input, Education, &/or Involvement

Incoming Kindergarten Parent Forum: February 20th @ 7 PM (Hurley Theater/Jr./Sr. High School)

K-6 LAL Literacy Parent Forum: January 22nd @ 7 PM (Ketler)

K-6 NJASK Parent Forum: February 5th @ 7 PM (Brookside) Registration required: (wwwrd.org->central office->elementary

education or Mrs. Barone @ rarone@wwrsd.org or 201-664-0880 ext. 2017

6th grade Open House: February @ 7 PM (Campbell Theater/Jr./Sr. High School)

8th grade Open House: January 16 @ 7 PM (Campbell Theater/Jr./Sr. High School)

SE/EPAG: January 23rd@ 4:30 PM (Board Conference Room) Free SAT Practice Test: January 12 @ 8:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

(Jr/Sr. High School) Register by January 10, 2008 in the Guidance Office

*Review of results from 1/12 SAT Practice Test: January 23 @ 7-9PM (Jr/Sr. High School)

Questions