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Enhancing Educational Outcomes through Comprehensive Curriculum Revision and Professional Development

This document outlines a thorough curriculum revision aligned with the 2004 NJ CCCS, covering all educational areas such as Language Arts, Math, Science, and more. It highlights the introduction of new instructional materials, extensive professional development, and collaborative teaching methods. A district-wide program for K-12 student assessments was implemented, focusing on differentiated instruction and effective evaluation using rubrics. Significant improvements in facilities and support staff roles are discussed, aimed at enhancing student learning experiences and teacher effectiveness.

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Enhancing Educational Outcomes through Comprehensive Curriculum Revision and Professional Development

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  1. Assessing IntendedLearningOutcomes

  2. What We Have Done

  3. Curriculum Revision – • aligned with 2004 NJ CCCS • Language Art • Math • Science • World Language • Health & Physical Education • High School Electives • Art

  4. 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

  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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. How Were Student Assessment Results Used?

  9. 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

  10. ASSESSMENT PLAN

  11. Related Sites on the Web • NJDOE – www.state.nj.us/education • USDOE – www.edu.gov • NJ Virtual Academy – www.njpep.org

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