The District is introducing new curriculum this upcoming school year. The curriculum has been created and organized by a volunteer staff of 17 teachers and two instructional coaches, led by Dutch Broadway School Principal Cynthia Qasim. The group met for 10 days in July to collaborate on the curriculum updates, which encompass multiple subject areas and districtwide initiatives.
For English Language Arts, the updates include revised pacing guides for Fountas and Pinnell reading and writing minilessons for grades 3-4; the creation of F&P pacing guides and minilessons for grades 5-6; and the addition of five books to the district’s Inclusive Community Read list, including suggested reading and writing activities. For mathematics, the updates include revised K-6 math pacing guides, revised K-6 computer-based chapter tests and answer keys for the GO Math! Program, practice test packets for the NYS Math Assessment, and organization and uploading of GO! Math resources for easy access for staff. For science, the updates include additional hands-on experiences for grades 3-5, the NYS Science Test overview for teachers, practice questions for grades 3-5 to prepare them for the state exam, and resources for fifth graders who will be taking the state test.
Additionally, due to the state mandates for the rollout of computer-based testing, the group created resources for staff to help prepare students for this testing format.
Date Added: 7/25/2024