Assessing IntendedLearning

Outcomes

Assessing IntendedLearning

Outcomes

What We Have Done

What We Have Done

Curriculum Revision – aligned with 2004 NJ CCCS

Language ArtMath

ScienceWorld Language

Health & Physical EducationHigh School Electives

Art

Curriculum Revision – aligned with 2004 NJ CCCS

Language ArtMath

ScienceWorld Language

Health & Physical EducationHigh School Electives

Art

Purchased New instructional materials for all

areas including books, audio-visuals and computer software

Extensive Professional Development

Curriculum areasComputer training

Differentiated instructions and assessment

Collaborative teachingNJ CCCS

Assessment designUse of rubrics

Computer Software

Purchased New instructional materials for all

areas including books, audio-visuals and computer software

Extensive Professional Development

Curriculum areasComputer training

Differentiated instructions and assessment

Collaborative teachingNJ CCCS

Assessment designUse of rubrics

Computer Software

EquippedAll schools for connection to the internet and

specific programs

RevisedObservation/Evaluation program for all staff

Process is research-based (Danielson)Committee members – teachers,

supervisors, administratorsLinked teacher performance to professional

standards

Salaries Raised starting teacher salary

Class Size Lowered, especially K-5

EquippedAll schools for connection to the internet and

specific programs

RevisedObservation/Evaluation program for all staff

Process is research-based (Danielson)Committee members – teachers,

supervisors, administratorsLinked 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

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

SchoolSpecial Education Supervisors

Guidance Counselor addedCST increased

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

SchoolSpecial Education Supervisors

Guidance Counselor addedCST increased

How Were Student

Assessment Results Used?

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

Related Sites on the Web

•NJDOE – www.state.nj.us/education

•USDOE – www.edu.gov

•NJ Virtual Academy – www.njpep.org

Related Sites on the Web

•NJDOE – www.state.nj.us/education

•USDOE – www.edu.gov

•NJ Virtual Academy – www.njpep.org