Below is a sampling of the work being done to support our schools' mission of "Building Strong Minds, Bodies, and Communities" for our children. Be sure to check back often as we'll be updating this page with even more initiatives!
Summer Workshop Series 2009
The workshops within the document reflect the Spotswood Board of Education's Long-Range Plan for School Improvement and State mandates related to Core Content Curriculum Standards and their related assessments.The document provides information on summer workshop offerings for staff on Instruction, Staff Development, and Curriculum.
Long Range Plan for School Improvement (2006-2011)
Members of the Board of Education, teachers and administrators have worked to define school strengths and needs. The results of these labors are included in this document and are summarized in a series of priorities, goals and objectives/activities.
Our Plan will serve as our road map for a coordinated effort that will have a positive impact on student learning and achievement.
Building Objectives for the 2008/9 School Year
Annually, each New Jersey School District presents to its Board of Education as a part of the Quality Assurance Annual Report objectives for the current school year.
Our objectives for the 2008/2009 school year are outlined in the document to the left.
New Teacher Induction Plan (2006-2011)
The induction process of the Spotswood Schools is the means by which the district provides the elements necessary to help the new teacher make the transition from being a student in an academic setting to a professional able to function effectively within the organization – the classroom, school and district.
The New Teacher Induction Plan outlines the rationale, roles/responsibilities, and goals/objectives for the program.
Plan for Effective Schools
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The district’s Improvement Plan is based on the Effective Schools’ Research that is research-based and data-driven. This will be the vehicle by which the district intends to identify and promote effective educational practices.
The plan coordinates the existing excellent educational practices under a common plan, guided by a stated mission. The Spotswood district will look to the emerging research of the Effective Schools Movement which says that even in the best of schools there are certain educational practices that work better than others to continue to improve.
