The following provides an update on curriculum issues and assessment/screening issues in the district.
Curriculum and Instruction
Reading
The Reading Committee will meet on Monday 23, 2011 for their final meeting of the school year. They will be determining AIMSweb target cut scores and District reading leveling procedures. Betty Faron will provide a recap on topics and information she obtained from the recent conference she attended.
Writing
Courtney Gordon returned to the District on May 19, 2011. She worked with staff members on grade level specific skills and/or techniques. Topics ranged from troubleshooting with writing, note taking and researching skills, proofreading, conferencing, and assessment. The time she spent in the district was very positively received and tailored to meet the needs of our students and staff.
Mathematics
The Math Committee continued to work with adjusting the mastery skills alignment with the Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core. They discussed how to transition from the current curriculum to the common core. They identified the conflict between moving forward and the delay in state accountability. Committee members were asked to review the mastery skills in relation to what is being taught and what is expected in the future for the next meeting. The committee is exploring getting the summer math packets on line for students to download this summer. The final meeting for the year will be on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Science
The Science committee, on May 10, 2011, shared information on the work of the committee with the Board of Education. Board members received an update and were able to participate in a lab experience during the evening presentation. The power point presentation can be found on the district website under the Board of Education section.
Report Card Committee
The Report Card Committee met on May 12, 2011 to further define the assessment tool. Committee members are working in their grade levels with the model and making adjustment to meet student needs at a variety of levels. The next meeting is on Wednesday, May 26, 2011.
