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DISTRICT CURRICULUM AND ACHIEVEMENT GAP PLANNING COMMITTEE ACTION PLAN AND REPORT

DISTRICT CURRICULUM AND ACHIEVEMENT GAP PLANNING COMMITTEE ACTION PLAN AND REPORT. Presented by: Mr. Don Wahlers, District Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor for Math & Science Dr. Danita Ishibashi, Assistant Superintendent June 21, 2010 Meeting.

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DISTRICT CURRICULUM AND ACHIEVEMENT GAP PLANNING COMMITTEE ACTION PLAN AND REPORT

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  1. DISTRICT CURRICULUM ANDACHIEVEMENT GAP PLANNINGCOMMITTEEACTION PLAN AND REPORT Presented by: Mr. Don Wahlers, District Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor for Math & Science Dr. Danita Ishibashi, Assistant Superintendent June 21, 2010 Meeting

  2. Ewing Board of Education Goal 3: Curriculum and Instruction Strategic Plan Development To facilitate the development of a multi-year strategic plan in curriculum design, instructional improvement and professional development that will address district targeted areas for improvement in math and the Achievement Gap. Objectives related to this goal include, but are not limited to: • Creating a committee of stakeholders who will form a strategic planning committee to develop a course of action. • Examining available best practices in math instruction and addressing the Achievement Gap. • Examining the social-emotional supports that exist within our schools so that they effectively promote learning for all students and prepare them for success in a global society.

  3. Objectives related to this goal include, but are not limited to: cont’d • Analyze recent changes in high school requirements and reform, and ensure that our secondary program is compliant and poised to promote achievement in the designated areas. • Infusing progressive ideas and approaches into the classroom and our professional development program.

  4. Building a Foundation The focus of the “building the foundation” school years 2006-09 was to: • Research and select math curriculum programs that align with best practices in math instruction and the New Jersey Core Content Standards. • Provide ongoing professional development for teachers enabling them to incorporate the new math programs in ways to engage studentsin a variety of verbal, written and hands-on exercises and activities. • Address the Achievement Gap. The district participated in the Tripod survey, which provided data to address the achievement gap. The results suggested a need to focus on the development of a more positive disposition about math.

  5. District Committee Membership Cross section of district staff and administrators

  6. Strategic Planning Process • Reviewed current research on best practices in mathematics instruction • Analyzed district state assessment data identifying areas of strength and future focus • Participated in cross building and grade level math instruction visitations • Shared committee work with staff during building grade level meetings • Established four (4) focus areas and created action plans to address each area • Established an annual review and evaluation process to continually assessing implementation of the plan

  7. District Math Vision Ewing Public Schools will deliver an instructional program in mathematics where students are actively engaged in the discovery of math concepts and are applying these concepts in ways that they find meaningful and relevant. Ewing students will be mathematical thinkers who can reason, communicate and solve problems. Ultimately, Ewing students will master and will be able to utilize these math concepts and skills throughout their lives.

  8. Focus Area • Mathematics Instruction (MI) • Teacher Professional Development (PD) • Home Support Mathematics Instruction (HSM) • Achievement Gap- Helping All Students Succeed (A-G)

  9. Action Item Timeline 2010 – 2011 Achievement Gap- Helping All Students Succeed

  10. Action Item Timeline 2010 – 2011 Home Support of Mathematics Instruction

  11. Action Item Timeline 2010 – 2011 Mathematics Instruction

  12. Action Item Timeline 2010 – 2011 Teacher Professional Development

  13. Acknowledgement Thank you to all the committee members for their time, expertise and thoughtful recommendations!

  14. Questions and Comments

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