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District reports progress on five-year curriculum reviews for ELA and math; new directors and professional development emphasized
Summary
Administrators described ongoing curriculum review cycles (year 3 ELA, year 2 math), new district hires to support curriculum, use of routines and programs (Keys to Beginning Literacy, Kate Roberts, Writing Revolution, ST Math), pilot evaluations and plans for further classroom modeling and data collection.
Dr. Nicole Moriarty and curriculum staff updated the Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education Jan. 23 on a multi-year curriculum-review process and professional development tied to English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.
Moriarty said the district follows a five-year review cycle and is in year 3 for ELA and year 2 for math. She said the administration recently reorganized the curriculum office and hired two directors: Miss Nissler as director of humanities and Mr. Gaye Acardi as director of mathematics, science and technology. "Our teachers are our greatest asset," Moriarty said, explaining that the district is investing in training and coaching to align instruction across grades.
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