university and other partners to articulate a curriculum map, aligned resources, and two extended units per grades in P-3, four extended units in grades 4-6, and six units for grades 7-8. 4.3 Aligned resources in science (system of standards, Project GRAD “Starter curriculum, instructional strategies and assessments): (specifically, Chief developed and Identify and implement science and technology resources and Academic Officer) implemented in instructional practices aligned with State and Next Generation early fall 2014; Science Standards. This will support our increased focus on continuing through STEM, particularly in 6-8 grades. We will work with ESE, New academic year. Tech, university and other partners to articulate a curriculum map, aligned resources, and two extended units per grades in 3, four extended units in grades 4-5, and six units for grades 8. 4.4 Pre-kindergarten Program: Building on the LSG’s Project GRAD September 2014, recommendations, we will use Level 5 authorities, pending contingent on identification of appropriate space, to establish a availability of program for Morgan, to begin in Fall 2014. As and funding. part of program development, solicit input from a variety of Morgan stakeholders. Having a Pre-K program for Morgan will address several educational challenges: Allows students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to attend Pre-K the chance to attend by hosting Pre-K within close distance from most Morgan families. Promotes language acquisition for English language learners Allows for consistency in content and instructional practices between all grade levels Allows for earlier connection and open communication with families of Morgan students Accelerates Kindergarten readiness by providing an accessible school to attend in PreK 4.5 Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) Endorsement and Project GRAD, with All staff members supports for English language learners: All teachers who DESE assistance to must obtain teach ELLs will be required to obtain SEI endorsement as soon ensure all teachers can endorsement, as course availability allows, preferably by June 2015. Hiring obtain endorsement optimally by June will privilege those who are bilingual and have demonstrated 2015 impact with students or have demonstrated excellence in serving English learners. Starting with the summer workshops, ELL specialists will work with teacher teams to identify and develop grade level appropriate, differentiated assignments, and to identify support materials. These methods will be implemented as soon as school begins. At the same time, we will consider other strategies that address language needs of all students; these strategies would begin implementation in September 2015.
university and other partners to articulate a curriculum map, aligned resources, and two extended units per grades in P-3, four extended units in grades 4-6, and six units for grades 7-8. 4.3 Aligned resources in science (system of standards, curriculum, instructional strategies and assessments): Identify and implement science and technology resources and instructional practices aligned with State and Next Generation Science Standards. This will support our increased focus on STEM, particularly in 6-8 grades. We will work with ESE, New Tech, university and other partners to articulate a curriculum map, aligned resources, and two extended units per grades in four extended units in grades 4-5, and six units for grades Project GRAD (specifically, Chief Academic Officer) “Starter developed and implemented in early fall 2014; continuing through academic year. 4.4 Pre-kindergarten Program: Building on the LSG’s recommendations, we will use Level 5 authorities, pending identification of appropriate space, to establish a program for Morgan, to begin in Fall 2014. As part of program development, solicit input from a variety of Morgan stakeholders. Having a Pre-K program for Morgan will address several educational challenges: Allows students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to attend Pre-K the chance to attend by hosting Pre-K within close distance from most Morgan families. Promotes language acquisition for English language learners Allows for consistency in content and instructional practices between all grade levels Allows for earlier connection and open communication with families of Morgan students Accelerates Kindergarten readiness by providing an accessible school to attend in PreK Project GRAD September 2014, contingent on availability of and funding. 4.5 Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) Endorsement and supports for English language learners: All teachers who teach ELLs will be required to obtain SEI endorsement as soon as course availability allows, preferably by June 2015. Hiring will privilege those who are bilingual and have demonstrated impact with students or have demonstrated excellence in serving English learners. Starting with the summer workshops, ELL specialists will work with teacher teams to identify and develop grade level appropriate, differentiated assignments, and to identify support materials. These methods will be implemented as soon as school begins. At the same time, we will consider other strategies that address language needs of all students; these strategies would begin implementation in September 2015. Project GRAD, with DESE assistance to ensure all teachers can obtain endorsement All staff members must obtain endorsement, optimally by June 2015 3, 8.
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