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 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 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 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 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 meetings Increased 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 Professional Development Negotiated agreement to be able to provide professional development at monthly faculty meetings Increased 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

How Were Student Assessment Results Used?

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

ASSESSMENT PLAN

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