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The document discusses updates to several elementary school programs including the Universal Prekindergarten Program, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and the elementary report card. It provides details on grants for expanding UPK, a balanced literacy approach for ELA, using big ideas in social studies, and revising the report card to better align with standards and provide more specific feedback to students and parents. Professional learning communities for teachers are emphasized to continuously improve instruction.

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Wheatley Heights Mothers Club Mary A. Rettaliata Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Elementary Updates Universal Prekindergarten Program English Language Arts Program Social Studies Big Ideas Elementary Report Card Professional Learning Community Sharing
Universal Pre-K Program Currently a grant program in the NYS Budget Of the 128 Long Island Districts only 51 accessed the grant 15 half day classes in all buildings All certified teachers serving 212 students All families interested in UPK included HHH one of five districts to have UPK in district buildings
Future of UPK NYS Budget – hopefully early childhood education will continue to be included. HHH will apply for and use all funds offered by NYSED. Reach CYA continues to be an excellent collaborating partner Information will be distributed throughout the district beginning in February 2009 in reference to 2009-2010 process.
English Language Arts Balanced Literacy Professional Learning Community In School Staff Development Diversity Literature
Social Studies Big Ideas Professional Learning Community Continuous Collaboration
Elementary Report Card Purpose Align assessment reporting with NYS Standards. Provide teachers with the ability to communicate the assessment of individual skills within a curriculum area. Further define learning and social behaviors. Report student progress on the concepts and skills taught each quarter. Provide more specific information about special areas. Promote student learning.
The report card is divided into academic curriculum areas, learning and social behaviors and special areas. The report card uses a holistic scale of 1-4 to indicate progress on the grade level standards each quarter. Performance Levels are based upon multiple assessment evidence. Performance Level assessment is based on the content, concepts, and skills taught for that quarter. Some students might achieve a 3 or 4 in the first quarter and then achieve a 2 in the second. Performance Level Descriptors
Academic, Learning and Social Behavior Skills Academic - each curriculum area is broken down into content skills aligned with NYS Standards and District Curriculum. Learning and Social Behaviors – ability to evaluate non-academic skills that are an integral part of the learning process. KEY C onsistently, O ften, I nconsistently, N ot yet
Effort One of the characteristics of a successful learner is effort! Effort, attitude and discipline are not included in the teacher’s determination of the Performance Level but are communicated using: E xcellent effort, G ood effort, S atisfactory effort, M ore effort needed
Teacher Comments Personalizes report, make connections with families to Celebrate growth. Indicate strategies worked on that quarter. Note work that will take place in the following quarter. Reference learning and social behaviors. Offer suggestions to parents to help their child at home.
Academic Areas Performance Level Effort Key Academic Skills Key Social Studies QUARTER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3 EFFORT M Demonstrates an understanding of concepts and content C Identifies, researches and organizes information (print material, maps, graphs, and Internet) O Describes, explains and compares information using content specific vocabulary (e.g. environment, goods, etc.) O Shares discoveries and information in discussion, writing, visuals and graphs I
Learning & Social Behaviors Learning Behaviors Key Demonstrates Responsibility for Own Learning QUARTER 1 st 2 3 rd 4 th Comes prepared to learn C Demonstrates organizational skills I Focuses on task at hand I Completes tasks independently O Completes class work in a timely manner O Completes homework C
Professional Learning Community Curriculum Committees K-6 Includes Secondary Faculty Summer work Continuous Improvement Continuous Learning Professional Development Staff and Administrators
Sharing Research Inspired Tips for High-Achievement Parenting Diversity Literature Sample List Elementary Report Card Parent Guide to Elementary Report Card Exemplary eBoard
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  • 1. Wheatley Heights Mothers Club Mary A. Rettaliata Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
  • 2. Elementary Updates Universal Prekindergarten Program English Language Arts Program Social Studies Big Ideas Elementary Report Card Professional Learning Community Sharing
  • 3. Universal Pre-K Program Currently a grant program in the NYS Budget Of the 128 Long Island Districts only 51 accessed the grant 15 half day classes in all buildings All certified teachers serving 212 students All families interested in UPK included HHH one of five districts to have UPK in district buildings
  • 4. Future of UPK NYS Budget – hopefully early childhood education will continue to be included. HHH will apply for and use all funds offered by NYSED. Reach CYA continues to be an excellent collaborating partner Information will be distributed throughout the district beginning in February 2009 in reference to 2009-2010 process.
  • 5. English Language Arts Balanced Literacy Professional Learning Community In School Staff Development Diversity Literature
  • 6. Social Studies Big Ideas Professional Learning Community Continuous Collaboration
  • 7. Elementary Report Card Purpose Align assessment reporting with NYS Standards. Provide teachers with the ability to communicate the assessment of individual skills within a curriculum area. Further define learning and social behaviors. Report student progress on the concepts and skills taught each quarter. Provide more specific information about special areas. Promote student learning.
  • 8. The report card is divided into academic curriculum areas, learning and social behaviors and special areas. The report card uses a holistic scale of 1-4 to indicate progress on the grade level standards each quarter. Performance Levels are based upon multiple assessment evidence. Performance Level assessment is based on the content, concepts, and skills taught for that quarter. Some students might achieve a 3 or 4 in the first quarter and then achieve a 2 in the second. Performance Level Descriptors
  • 9. Academic, Learning and Social Behavior Skills Academic - each curriculum area is broken down into content skills aligned with NYS Standards and District Curriculum. Learning and Social Behaviors – ability to evaluate non-academic skills that are an integral part of the learning process. KEY C onsistently, O ften, I nconsistently, N ot yet
  • 10. Effort One of the characteristics of a successful learner is effort! Effort, attitude and discipline are not included in the teacher’s determination of the Performance Level but are communicated using: E xcellent effort, G ood effort, S atisfactory effort, M ore effort needed
  • 11. Teacher Comments Personalizes report, make connections with families to Celebrate growth. Indicate strategies worked on that quarter. Note work that will take place in the following quarter. Reference learning and social behaviors. Offer suggestions to parents to help their child at home.
  • 12. Academic Areas Performance Level Effort Key Academic Skills Key Social Studies QUARTER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3 EFFORT M Demonstrates an understanding of concepts and content C Identifies, researches and organizes information (print material, maps, graphs, and Internet) O Describes, explains and compares information using content specific vocabulary (e.g. environment, goods, etc.) O Shares discoveries and information in discussion, writing, visuals and graphs I
  • 13. Learning & Social Behaviors Learning Behaviors Key Demonstrates Responsibility for Own Learning QUARTER 1 st 2 3 rd 4 th Comes prepared to learn C Demonstrates organizational skills I Focuses on task at hand I Completes tasks independently O Completes class work in a timely manner O Completes homework C
  • 14. Professional Learning Community Curriculum Committees K-6 Includes Secondary Faculty Summer work Continuous Improvement Continuous Learning Professional Development Staff and Administrators
  • 15. Sharing Research Inspired Tips for High-Achievement Parenting Diversity Literature Sample List Elementary Report Card Parent Guide to Elementary Report Card Exemplary eBoard