Regional Office of Curriculum

1. Year 2 of the K-8 Math Curriculum Revision Process.  

1. Educate the K-8 mathematics curriculum committee on Understanding by Design Curriculum framework.

2. Create a scope and sequence for curricular units based on current New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics.

3. Develop three-stage “backward planning” units of study for mathematics (beginning with Stage 1 and 2) to include:

1. Standard-specific regional benchmarks- rich problems/tasks

2. Differentiated assessments/performance tasks with multiple Entry Points

3. Begin creation of “model unit”

4. Regional Math Consultant will support math initiatives by helping evaluate/revise/write curriculum and provide professional development in the model of Labsite workshops.

2. Oversee the mentoring programs to ensure teacher preparedness and compliance with the state regulations for newly-hired faculty.

3. Monitor the implementation of the K-8 Physical Education Curriculum.

4. Implementation of Year 1 of the K-5 and Year 2 of the 6-8 science curriculum in accordance with the Next Generation Science Standards, including associated professional development where needed and appropriate.

5. Oversee and support the continued implementation of ELA workshop as part of a Regional Task Force.

1. Evaluate the 8th grade ELA curriculum to ensure New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts (NJSLS) compliance, best practices, and rigorous preparation for students for a common high school experience.

2. Continue to provide coaching/PD for K-5 teachers, especially in the areas of Balanced Literacy and Readers/Writers Workshop.

      6.  Implementation year of the K-8 World Language Curriculum (where appropriate per each district).   Provide support/development/articulation where needed.