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Winslow Township lays out 2025–26 goals; district eyes program to return out-of-district special-ed students
Summary
The board reviewed district goals for 2025–26—student achievement, positive environment and stakeholder engagement—and discussed exploring a transition program intended to bring some out-of-district special-education students back into the district to reduce costs and expand local services.
The Winslow Township School District presented its three strategic goals for the 2025–26 school year during the May 13 board meeting, emphasizing research-based instruction, safety and social-emotional learning, and stronger parent engagement.
Superintendent remarks outlined concrete steps to accelerate learning: weekly administrative walkthroughs, use of a district diagnostic assessment platform to monitor measurable growth in ELA and math for grades one through nine, and expanded supports during and beyond the school day. The district also emphasized enforcing the code of conduct and developing strategies to reduce behavior-related interruptions to instruction.
In the superintendent’s report the district said it is exploring a transition program, in partnership with a private company familiar to the district, to bring some students who are currently placed out of district back into Winslow. The stated goal is to reduce special-education costs while ensuring the district has appropriate resources to serve returning students. Details about program cost, timeline and enrollment were not specified in the meeting record.
Administrators also highlighted ongoing preparation for the county Quality Assurance Center (QAC) review scheduled for May 28, partnerships with Camden County College and Rowan University for college-readiness outreach, and an online summer enrichment/extended school-year program that aims to invite about 180 students and will provide transportation. The board noted the summer program is free and staffed by certified teachers.
