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Assessing Intended Learning Outcomes. What We Have Done. Curriculum Revision – aligned with 2004 NJ CCCS Language Art Math Science World Language Health & Physical Education High School Electives Art. Purchased
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Curriculum Revision – • aligned with 2004 NJ CCCS • Language Art • Math • Science • World Language • Health & Physical Education • High School Electives • Art
Purchased • New instructional materials for all areas including books, audio-visuals and computer software • Extensive Professional Development • Curriculum areas • Computer training • Differentiated instructions and assessment • Collaborative teaching • NJ CCCS • Assessment design • Use of rubrics • Computer Software
Equipped • All schools for connection to the internet and specific programs • Revised • Observation/Evaluation program for all staff • Process is research-based (Danielson) • Committee members – teachers, supervisors, administrators • Linked teacher performance to professional standards • Salaries • Raised starting teacher salary • Class Size • Lowered, especially K-5
Curriculum Councils • Elementary, all grades represented in Math and Language • Focused • Direction for elementary Reading teachers including group planning, assessment design and mini-workshops • Supervisors • Became K-12 in responsibilities. Needs assessments – workshop- coaching with emphasis on grades 1-5 • Created and implemented • a district-wide, K-12, program for student assessment and provided workshops for teachers, K-12, on curriculum design and rubrics
Professional Development • Negotiated agreement to be able to provide professional development at monthly faculty meetingsIncreased participation of staff in professional organizations – discussion groups within schools • Facilities • Expansion and renovations – 3 new Media Centers • New Staff Positions • 2 Vice Principals each in Middle School & High School • Special Education Supervisors • Guidance Counselor added • CST increased
Analysis by subject and/or grade teachers resulted in: • Professional development programs • Evaluation of curriculum and evaluation of instructional material • Tighter scheduling to increase instructional time • Use of rubrics in assignments and grading • Profile of common areas of concerns
Related Sites on the Web • NJDOE – www.state.nj.us/education • USDOE – www.edu.gov • NJ Virtual Academy – www.njpep.org