Recent Activity| Dr. Kathleen Regan Director of Curriculum and Instruction regank@glenrocknj.org 201-445-7700 x8949 Fax Number: 201-389-5019 |
Barbara Shanley Paul Cusack |
Welcome to the Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Technology Department
The Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Technology Department continues to coordinate and advance all district instructional programs. The office works with curriculum committees consisting of teachers and administrators to evaluate and revitalize curricula based on student needs, research-based best practice, state and national standards, and standardized assessment results. Further, the office facilitates the work of the Glen Rock Professional Development Committee to create meaningful professional development opportunities to enhance student learning and instructional practices. Professional development for teachers is offered across the schools, grades, and disciplines focusing on rigorous standards and curricula; technology is integrated throughout the curricula. A multi-prong professional development model has been planned, embraced and implemented in Glen Rock. The model offers teachers a variety of learning opportunties through in and out -of -district workshops, webinars, summer curriculum writing initiatives, graduate courses, mentoring, program visitations, shadowing, etc.
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In The News Announcements Grade 5 Students Will Have Continued Access to Rosetta Stone During the SummerRosetta Stone World Language Summer Login Information
This year's 5th grade students entering the GRMS in September will have continued access to the Rosetta Stone World Languages Learning Platform during the summer. Students will be able to practice and continue to develop Spanish and Latin language skills which will help them as they begin Middle School.
Fifth Grade Students can access the district license for Rosetta Stone by using the following link:
Until July 15th , students will have access to the Latin curriculum using their current login credentials.
Example:
John Smith Grade 5
Username: smithj20latin
Password: Student Id number
On July 16th , students will have access to the Spanish language curriculum using the below credentials.
Example:
John Smith Grade 5
Username: smithj20
Password: Student Id number
Please contact Paul Cusack if you experience difficulty at cusackp@glenrocknj.org Summer ReadingAs the school year winds down and we begin thinking about our summer plans and vacation, we also find ourselves beginning to compile our list of summer reading.
The GRHS English Department has posted a list of summer readings on the high school website. http://highschool.glenrocknj.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1597419/File/English2013SummerReading.pdf?sessionid=4dd919502c834cf87c7aecbd7babf9d0 The GRMS English Department has posted a list of summer readings on the middle school website. Grade 6 http://middleschool.glenrocknj.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1597420/File/Summer%20Reading%20Project%202013.pdf?sessionid=202a3b1f863de2c1ae194cbb7ec34f7e Grade 7 http://middleschool.glenrocknj.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1597420/File/Incoming%207th%20Grade%20-Summer%20Reading%20List%202013.pdf?sessionid=5a9e81acff9500439fdd5d3934b968a5 Grade 8 http://middleschool.glenrocknj.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1597420/File/Summer%20Reading%20List%20Going%20INTO%208th%20grade%20English%202013.pdf Some suggested websites which include quality reading selections for elementary students are listed below: http://readingandwritingproject.com/resources/classroom-libraries/archive.html Teacher's College - Reading - Writing Project - Popular Books http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal Caldecott Award Winning Books http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal Newbery Award Winning Books http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/geiselaward The Geisel Award Winning Books http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists American Library Service to Children Notable Award Enjoy your summer and happy reading! Curriculum and Instruction Annual UpdateAn update on curriculum and instruction accomplishments for 2012-13 and plans for 2013-14 was provided during the May 20th Board Meeting. The PowerPoint presentation is available in the below documents file.
March 5th Parent Workshop on New Math StandardsFor those parents who were unable to attend our March 5th workshop on the new Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSSs) , the presentation can be found in the below Useful Information and Documents section in the workshops presentations for parents file. Thank you to those parents who took time from their busy schedules to attend the workshop!
Parent Workshop on Mathematics and Standards Based AssessmentOur next workshop on mathematics and standards based assessment/reporting will provide parents/guardians with information on:
The District Mathematics Committee invites and welcomes parents and guardians with students in grades K-5 to this informative session which will be held on March 5th from 7-8:15PM at the Coleman School (Multipurpose Room)
Since this program is geared only for parents and guardians, children may not attend. The Coleman School Multipurpose Room has limited seating; therefore, please R.S.V.P. by returning the below form to your child’s classroom teacher by February 22, 2013. A flyer with registration information can be found in the below files section of this web page.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on March 5th ! December 3rd. Staff Development Day A district professional development day is scheduled for the afternoon of December 3rd. School will be in session during the morning and professional development activities will begin at 1:45. A schedule of detailed activities and locations are posted in the below documents file. Professional development certificates can be obtained in the home school front offices.
K-5 Parent/Guardian Language Arts Literacy WorkshopParents and guardians are warmly welcomed to a workshop on December 6th at 7pm to learn about our balanced literacy program. The workshop will be held in the Central School Auditorium and conducted by the district K-5 Language Arts Literacy Consultant/Teacher Trainer, Christine La Gatta from Teacher's College. During the workshop, parents/guardians will learn about:
· The impact of the new Common Core School Standards on our curriculum;
· New instructional resources that are available to our teachers and students
· Exposure to typical classroom activities; · Ways to help your child improve their literacy skills; and
· Opportunities to ask questions about the program.
The Committee invites and welcomes grades K-5 parents and guardians to this informative session as we work to strengthen instruction and improve the reading and writing skills of our students.
Since this program is geared only for parents and guardians, children may not attend. The Central School Auditorium has limited seating; therefore, please R.S.V.P. by returning the below form to your classroom teacher by November 28th. An informational brochure and registration form can be found in the below information and documents section of this web page. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the workshop! Useful Information and Documents
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