AGENDA FOR 1.2 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Corning City School District Administration Building

165 Charles Street, Painted Post, New York 14870 Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

1.0 OPENING Meeting called to order at p.m. with the President, Dr. Dale Wexell, presiding. 1.1 ROLL CALL Board Members: Present Absent

Nancy Arkin, Vice-President Kristina Belanger Neil Bulkley

Mary Franklin Janelle Meteer Virginia Schultz Dr. James Webb Dr. Dale Wexell, President Victoria Zingler

Administrators: Michael Ginalski, Superintendent Jeffrey Delorme, Asst. Supt.–Admin. Services Paul Webster, School Business Official Michelle Caulfield, Dir. of Secondary Education Kerry Hochreiter, Dir. of Elementary Education Officers: Karen Dutcher, Clerk of the Board Media: Leader Star Gazette YNN News WETM-TV WENY-TV Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Acceptance of the Agenda Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 1.3 Approval of Minutes Moved by: Seconded by: to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2014. Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 1.4 Report from the President of the Board of Education 1.5 Report from the Superintendent of Schools BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: VISITOR COMMENTS: 1.6 Authorization of Funds to Implement Special Education Programs/Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the authorization of funds to implement the Special Education programs and services consistent with such recommendations from the CSE meetings of August 8, 2014 through August 28, 2014. Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected

September 3, 2014 2.0 REPORTS 2.1 3-5 ELA Curriculum Proposal-Kerry Hochreiter, Director of Elementary Education 2.1.1 Approval of 3-5 ELA Curriculum Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board of Education approves the 3-5 ELA curriculum as presented, which is based on adapted curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year. Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 2.2 Elementary Read 180 System 44 Program Presentation-Deborah Joseph, Director of PPS 2.3 Common Core Update-Michael Ginalski, Superintendent 2.4 WRITTEN REPORTS 2.4.1 Transition Report-Submitted by Michelle Caulfield, Director of Secondary Education 2.4.2 Requests for Additional Information on Above WRITTEN Report 3.0 PERSONNEL ITEMS 3.1 Resignation of Personnel Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the following Resignations be accepted, with regret:

1. Taynton Williams, Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach, effective August 8, 2014. 2. David Cavallaro, Girls’ Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, effective August 19, 2014. 3. Asia Sandvik, Social Studies, High School, effective August 31, 2014. 4. Beth Wheeler, Teaching Assistant, Severn Elementary School, effective August 25, 2014. 5. Thomas Eichengreen, Teaching Assistant, Middle School, effective August 31, 2014. 6. Tracie Orrender, School Monitor, Hugh Gregg Elementary School, effective August 11, 2014.

Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 3.2 Request for Leave of Absence

Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the following Request for Leave of Absence, without pay, be granted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Education and/or Civil Service Commission. 1. Noelle Conklin, Grade 2, Erwin Valley Elementary School, effective September 1 through October 5, 2014. Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 3.3 Appointment of Personnel

Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Appointment of Personnel listed on attachment 3.0, sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6, 3.3.7, 3.3.8 and 3.3.9 is approved, subject to the rules and regulations of the Board of Education and/or the Civil Service Commission. Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected

September 3, 2014 3.4 Change in Assignment/Status

Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Request for Change in Assignment/Status on attachment 3.0, section 3.4.1and 3.4.2 be approved, subject to the rules and regulations of the Board of Education and/or Civil Service Commission. Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 3.5 Appointment of Dignity Act Coordinators

Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the following individuals listed below be appointed Dignity Act Coordinators pursuant to the requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act for the 2014-2015 School Year.

C-PP High School Mike Sheffer/John Fesetch C-PP Middle School Meghan Dickens/Heather Wolfe Pamela Krazinski/Michele Wright Winfield Elementary Karin Benjamin/Jennifer Batzing Severn Elementary Dan Cohen Smith Elementary Andrea Cohen Erwin Valley Elementary Miriam Cummings Gregg Elementary Darci Davis Carder Elementary Audrey Slavin Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 4.0 BUSINESS ITEMS 4.1 Appropriate $75,000 to Special Aid Fund Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board appropriate $75,000 to Special Aid Fund for State Supported School Tuition for 2014-15. Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 4.2 Approval of Contract with Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. Head Start Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board approves the contract with Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. Head Start for Universal Pre-Kindergarten services for the fiscal year 2014-2015; further that the Board authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract (copy of contract filed with these minutes). Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected 4.3 Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Items Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board declare surplus the attached listing of items and authorize the School Business Official to dispose of these items. Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected

September 3, 2014 4.4 Approval of Bus Contractors’ Extended Contracts for 2014 – 2015 Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board approves the extension of the bus contracts for the 2014–2015 school year in the amounts listed below. Further, that the Board authorize the President of the Board to sign the contract extensions. Birnie Transportation Services

Phelps Extension $456,735.47 Watson #1 Extension $ 12,246.73 Watson #2 Extension $359,325.45 T&T (Caton) Extension $814,738.24 Birnie #1 Extension $114,643.81 Birnie #2 Extension $127,258.17 Birnie #3 Extension $ 76,568.37 Birnie #4 Extension $ 48,205.00 Birnie Transportation Total: $2,009,721.24

Leland Harris

Harris Extension Total: $487,467.79 Loren Smith

Smith #1 Extension $217,629.97 Smith #2 Extension $ 32,758.92 Smith Contract (Smith #3) $ 29,314.99 Smith Total: $279,703.88

Earl Titus

Titus Extension Total $ 73,007.78 Total Contract Extensions & Contracts for School Year 2014-2015 $2,849,900.69 Moved by: Seconded by: Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: VISITOR COMMENTS: 6.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7.0 BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Seconded by: to adjourn the meeting at p.m. Aye Nay Absent Accepted/Rejected Respectfully submitted, Michael K. Ginalski Superintendent of Schools MKG/krd

MINUTES FOR 1.3 DRAFT Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Corning City School District Administration Building

165 Charles Street, Painted Post, New York 14870 Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

1.0 OPENING Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. with the President, Dr. Dale Wexell, presiding. 1.1 ROLL CALL Board Members: Present Absent

Nancy Arkin, Vice-President x Kristina Belanger x Neil Bulkley Excused

Mary Franklin x Janelle Meteer x Virginia Schultz x Dr. James Webb x Dr. Dale Wexell, President x Victoria Zingler Excused

Administrators: Michael Ginalski, Superintendent x Jeffrey Delorme, Asst. Supt.–Admin. Services x Paul Webster, School Business Official x Michelle Caulfield, Dir. of Secondary Education x Kerry Hochreiter, Dir. of Elementary Education x Officers: Karen Dutcher, Clerk of the Board x Media: Leader Star Gazette YNN News WETM-TV x WENY-TV x Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Acceptance of the Agenda Moved by: Meteer Seconded by: Arkin Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 1.3 Approval of Minutes Moved by: Arkin Seconded by: Franklin to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 30, 2013. Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 1.4 Report from the President of the Board of Education: None 1.5 Report from the Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Ginalski noted that the MS/HS Projects are moving along and on target for opening in September. Mr. Ginalski informed the Board that there will be several informational meetings regarding the Elementary Facilities project for community, parents and staff, along with TV and Radio appearances and Newspaper involvement. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Mrs. Arkin thanked Mr. Webster, School Business Official for the report updating the Board on the Auction items. VISITOR COMMENTS: The Board heard comments from two visitors regarding the Common Core.

August 13, 2014 1.6 Authorization of Funds to Implement Special Education Programs/Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the authorization of funds to implement the Special Education programs and services consistent with such recommendations from the CSE meetings of July 25, 2014 through August 7, 2014. Moved by: Belanger Seconded by: Schultz Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 2.0 REPORTS 2.1 Introduction of Proposed Alma Mater for New High School-Robin Sheehan, Executive Principal Mrs. Sheehan highlighted the process for selecting the Alma Mater and introduced Mr. William Carlson who wrote the score and Ms. Cara Bender who sang the Alma Mater, accompanied by Mrs. Judy Harriman-Carlson.

2.1.1 Approval of New High School Alma Mater

Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board of Education approves the new Corning-Painted Post High School Alma Mater as presented. Moved by: Meteer Seconded by: Franklin/Belanger Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 2.2 Personal Project Report-Michelle Caulfield, Director of Secondary Education Cathy Honness, IB Coordinator and students Ms. Caulfield, along with Mrs. Honness, provided a quick overview of the Personal Project requirements. Three students, Stephanie Allen, Jenna Morrisey and Rylie Gonta presented and discussed their Personal Projects. They answered questions from the Board. 2.3 Common Core Update-Michael Ginalski, Superintendent Mr. Ginalski provided a brief update relative to the curriculum development work that has been happening over the summer. 2.4 K-5 Math Curriculum Proposal-Kerry Hochreiter, Director of Elementary Education Mrs. Hochreiter and members of the Math Curriculum workgroups provide an overview of the selection process for the K-5 Math curriculum. They answered questions from the Board.

2.4.1 Approval of K-5 Math Curriculum Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board of Education approves the K-5 Math curriculum as presented, which is based on adapted curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year. Moved by: Arkin/Webb Seconded by: Belanger/Franklin Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted The Board agreed by consensus to a five minute recess (7:50-7:55 pm) 2.5 WRITTEN REPORTS 2.5.1 Transition Report-Submitted by Michelle Caulfield, Director of Secondary Education

2.5.2 Concussion Management Report-Submitted by Bill Pierce, Director of Athletics 2.5.3 Facilities Update Report-Submitted by Russ Robinson, Project Superintendent-Welliver 2.5.4 July Claims Audit Report, submitted by Kim Dykes, BOCES CBO

2.5.5 Requests for Additional Information on Above WRITTEN Report

August 13, 2014 3.0 PERSONNEL ITEMS 3.1 Resignation of Personnel Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the following Resignations be accepted, with regret:

1. Brian Sheehan, Assistant Principal, Middle School, effective August 15, 2014. 2. Elizabeth Russell, Spanish, at Middle School/High School, effective January 1, 2015. 3. Stephanie Smith, Teaching Assistant at Carder Elementary School, effective August 5, 2014.

Moved by: Meteer Seconded by: Franklin Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 3.2 Retirement of Personnel Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board of Education accepts, with genuine regret, the retirement requests of:

1. Debbie McClure, Reading, Middle School, effective September 1, 2014 after 12 years and 6 months of service.

2. Patrick Keefe, Physical Education, High School, effective January 31, 2015 after 34 years and 5 months of service.

3. Wanda Galusha, Custodial Worker, Calvin U. Smith Elementary School, effective June 30, 2015 after 10 years and 7 months of service.

4. Pamela Erickson, Secretary I at Hugh Gregg Elementary School, effective August 20, 2015 after 23 years of service.

The Board offers the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Debbie McClure, Patrick Keefe, Wanda Galusha and Pamela Erickson, have served

the children of the Corning-Painted Post area with distinction for many years, and WHEREAS, throughout the years they have consistently discharged their duties in an outstanding and

highly professional manner, giving unselfishly of their time and efforts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Corning-Painted Post

Area School District, County of Steuben, State of New York, accepts with deep regret the retirement requests of Debbie McClure, Patrick Keefe, Wanda Galusha and Pamela Erickson and records in the minutes of this meeting this expression of the Board’s deep appreciation of their devoted service, as well as its sensitivity to the loss from the staff of these trusted and valued employees.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is instructed to transmit to Debbie McClure, Patrick Keefe, Wanda Galusha and Pamela Erickson a copy of this expression of the Board’s gratitude. Moved by: Meteer Seconded by: Belanger/Schultz Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 3.3 Appointment of Personnel

Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Appointment of Personnel listed on attachment 3.0, sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3 and 3.3.4 is approved, subject to the rules and regulations of the Board of Education and/or the Civil Service Commission. Moved by: Belanger Seconded by: Meteer Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted

August 13, 2014 3.4 Change in Assignment/Status

Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Request for Change in Assignment/Status on attachment 3.0, section 3.4.1and 3.4.2 be approved, subject to the rules and regulations of the Board of Education and/or Civil Service Commission. Moved by: Belanger Seconded by: Franklin Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 4.0 BUSINESS ITEMS

4.1 BUSINESS ITEMS – CONSENT AGENDA

A. Bid Award that the Board approves the Award of Bids to vendors meeting specifications in accordance with the description of items and summary of information as listed on the “Bid Recommendation Report”, filed as part of the Board minutes.

15-028 Cooperative Paper Bid 15-031 Cooperative Grocery Bid

B. Appropriate $75,000 to Special Aid Fund that the Board appropriates $75,000 to Special Aid Fund for State Supported School Tuition for 2014-2015. Moved by: Webb Seconded by: Meteer Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 4.2 Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Items Superintendent’s Recommendation: that the Board declares surplus the attached listing of items and authorize the School Business Official to dispose of these items. Moved by: Franklin Seconded by: Belanger Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 5.0 SPECIAL ITEMS

5.1 Request to Canvass Vote of Special Election on September 23, 2014

Recommendation: that the Board of Education shall meet on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at NOON at the District Office Building located at 165 Charles Street, Painted Post, New York 14870, for the purpose of canvassing the vote of the Special Election held on September 23, 2014. Moved by: Webb Seconded by: Franklin Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 5.2 Appointment of Election Inspectors for the Special Election on September 23, 2014

Recommendation: that the following resolution be approved, along with the list of Election Inspectors filed with these minutes. RESOLVED, that the qualified voters named on the list attached hereto and made a part hereof are hereby appointed to serve as Inspectors of Election therein, to perform all the duties pursuant to Section 3607 of the Education Law at the Special Election to be held on September 23, 2014, and the Clerk of the Board of Education is hereby directed to give written notification of such appointment to each person hereby appointed, and it is further

RESOLVED, that, in the opinion of the Board of Education, special circumstances exist in certain districts requiring the appointment of more than three inspectors in said districts and it is further

August 13, 2014

RESOLVED, that each inspector shall be compensated for his or her services at a rate of $10.00 per hour for regular inspector work and $12.00 per hour for supervisor work. Moved by: Meteer Seconded by: Franklin Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 5.3 Adoption of Resolution to Hold Special Election on October 21, 2014 Recommendation: that the Board approves the Resolution determining that a Special Election of the qualified voters of the City School District of the city of Corning, New York be held on October 21, 2014 (copy attached) as reviewed by Harris Beach, LLC; said resolution directing that one proposition shall be submitted to such voters at said Special Election, and prescribing the form of notice to be published for said election.

Moved by: Meteer Seconded by: Webb Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted 5.4 Resolution for Holding School District Registration Day Recommendation: that the Resolution providing for a Personal Registration Day for the Special Election, be approved: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Corning, Steuben County, New York desires to provide for personal registration for the City School District Special Election to be held on October 21, 2014. RESOLVED, that the Personal Registration Day for said Special Election is hereby designated as Tuesday, October 7, 2014. The place where such Board of Registration shall meet shall be at the City School District Administrative Offices, 165 Charles Street, Painted Post, New York in said City School District, and the hours for said personal registration on said date shall be between 12 NOON and 8:00 p.m. Moved by: Webb Seconded by: Belanger Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Mrs. Belanger and Dr. Wexell thanked Mr. Russ Robinson from Welliver and Jeff Robbins from Hunt for all of the tours they have provided to the Board. VISITOR COMMENTS: The Board heard comments from one visitor regarding the Common Core. 6.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None 7.0 BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: None ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Meteer Seconded by: Belanger to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Accepted Submitted by: Karen Dutcher, Clerk Corning City School District /krd

Board Action Summary Report by IEP Finalized by BOE date ? - latest doc

BOE Date Committee IEP Finalized CMA Date CMA Reason Recommended School09/03/2014 CPSE Yes 08/11/2014 Amendment - Agreement No Meeting Preschool Itinerant Services Only    IEP Finalized Sub Total: 1   

  Committee Sub Total: 1 

BOE Date Committee IEP Finalized CMA Date CMA Reason Recommended School  CSE No 08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School    IEP Finalized Sub Total: 4   

BOE Date Committee IEP Finalized CMA Date CMA Reason Recommended School    Yes 08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/27/2014 Amendment - Agreement No Meeting Corning-Painted Post Middle School      08/27/2014 Amendment - Agreement No Meeting Corning-Painted Post High School      08/27/2014 Amendment - Agreement No Meeting Corning-Painted Post Middle School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School      08/13/2014 Program Review Corning-Painted Post High School    IEP Finalized Sub Total: 14

  Committee Sub Total: 18

Total Records: 19Total Students: 19

Board Action Summary Report by IEP Finalized by BOE date ? - latest doc - Printed 8/27/2014 11:10:39 AM page 1 of 1

Kerry E. Hochreiter – Director of Elementary EducationSeptember 3, 2014

March 5, 2014

Plan shared to create curriculum for 2014‐2015 school year

Parameters set to focus on the Common Core Learning Standards, High Quality Instruction and assurance of horizontal and vertical alignment 

Decision Making Process shared to build summer work groups with representation from all 6 buildings to include  classroom, special education, special area and AIS teachers

Set the timeline: Feb ‐ August

May 21, 2014

Council groups submitted feedback that was compiled and shared with summer work group participants

Recommendation made to use the modules as the foundation of the work

Charge given to adapt and modify to meet the needs of students, teachers, parents and the community

Focus areas determined based on feedback from teachers

Commitments shared regarding communication, continued exploration of other programs, continued professional development, parental support plan, horizontal and vertical alignment, materials ready for September

Next steps shared:  Consensus training, creation of matrix and needed forms

Communication 

Essential Modifications Form – record of changes, adaptations and additions  of curriculum; tool for administrators and board members

Matrix – record of time frame, standards assessed, key topics, models and assessment information; tool for parents and teachers

Professional Development Form – record of suggested trainings,  time frame and audience; tool for Professional Development Committee and administration to be used for planning purposes

Materials Form – record of materials needed each marking period

Work group Agenda – record of focus areas for upcoming work and resources needed for meeting dates

Essential Modifications

Text Selection Pacing Small Group Work  Writing Spelling and Grammar Inclusion of Test Taking Skills and Strategies

• Keep As is• Modifications noted on Essential Modifications form• Modifications on Matrix

Matrix

Timeframe – Plan for 2014‐2015

Learning Focus Topics/Units/Domains Tools/Terms/Models

Assessments Standards assessed Assessments administered

Professional Development

Requested trainings

Suggested month

Suggested audience

Share with Professional Development Committee Incorporate into Title IIA Grant Ensure all groups are represented

Materials Form and Agenda

Plan to ensure that instructional materials are ready

Plan to ensure that resources and materials are in place for each summer work group meeting

Plan to ensure print shop process is fluid and organized

Kindergarten Summer Work Group

Leslie Fogelsonger – Erwin Valley Stacey Griffin ‐Winfield Angie Nichiporuk ‐ Severn Wendy Smith ‐ Gregg Tricia Rosno ‐ Smith Rebecca Volpe – Erwin Valley

Kindergarten 

Resource binders 

Listening and Learning Yearly Overview Chart

Skills Yearly Overview Chart 

Kindergarten – Listening and Learning

Small group work opportunities to provide for day to day flexibility between whole and small group; depending on activities, teacher and students

Domain specific writing tasks developed

Mid‐domain assessment created

End‐of‐domain assessment altered to more strategically assess students’ vocabulary, listening comprehension skills and knowledge of story elements

Kindergarten – Skills

Handwriting practice sheets and assessments updated

Decodable reader books for letter sounds developed

Student dictionary to record Decodable Words and Tricky Words developed

Handwriting assessment updated

1st Grade Summer Work Group

Doreen Bonomo ‐Winfield Mickey Burke – Severn  Marie DeBolt ‐ ESOL Tara Daugherty ‐ Gregg Jennifer Gillette ‐ Smith Mary Kay Gronski – Carder Michelle Keeler – Gregg Jill Mertus – AIS at Smith Jennifer Stratton ‐Winfield

First Grade  

CKLA packet overview to include:  Assessments, Supplemental Guides, Vocabulary Cards, Pacing Guide, Writing and Data Profile card review

GRAIR plan 

Resources:  matrix, K‐drive

Council meeting check‐in plan

CKLA Highlights 

Writing Focus plan 

Pacing Calendars for Listening and Learning and Skills

First Grade Listening/Learning and Skills

Assessments adjusted to be more user/kid friendly

Vocabulary cards created

Supplemental spelling activities developed

2nd Grade Summer Work Group

Karen Cleary ‐ Severn Sue Hall  – Carder Shawn Rutkoski ‐ Erwin Trish Shafer ‐ Smith Cindy Simmons – AIS at Severn

2nd Grade

Critical Points document to include: Must reads Assessment information GRAIR Required and Optional teaching tools Spelling Notes  Pausing Points Fluency Packets Suggestions Additional Technology Resources

Grade Level share‐out

2nd Grade Listening/Learning and Skills

Smartboard notebook lessons created

Enrichment and remediation culminating activities developed

Writing Focus Document created

Supplemental spelling and homework worksheets created

3rd Grade Summer Work Group

Pam Gerow ‐ Gregg Carrie Hale ‐ Gregg Stephanie Kirk ‐ Severn CeCe Peterson ‐ Severn Jane Schoonover ‐ Smith

3rd Grade 

Helpful Tips for Transitioning into Third Grade Printshop Protocols Writing Spelling and Grammar Small Reading Groups

MP Pacing Guide created

Third Grade

Alternative texts included

Writing Modifications Resource created Argument/Opinion Information/Writing from Sources Narrative Writing on Demands

Graphic Organizers adjusted

Small group work incorporated Recommended Texts from additional module Opportunity for differentiation

4th Grade Summer Work Group

Jennifer Haischer – Erwin Valley Danielle Perry  ‐ Gregg Nicole Salyerds ‐Winfield Jennifer Taylor – Library Media Specialist, Severn/Smith

Fourth Grade

Teacher Tip Sheet Pacing Reading groups/Weebly Spelling and Grammar Spell City Writing

Opening Day Presentation Writing Tasks/Mentor Texts Marking Period Pacing Recommendations

Fourth Grade

Small reading group texts added

Writing tasks organized to include FOSS 

Instructional plans modified as requested by the Instructional Review Committee

5th Grade Summer Work Group

Val Callahan ‐ Carder Patty Carozza – Winfield Kim George – Severn Maria Goldwyn – Art at Gregg/Winfield Chris Kimble – AIS at Severn Amanda Mase – Severn Erin Merrill – AIS at Carder

Fifth Grade

Text selection modifications Unit 1 – Becoming a Close Reader (reduction to 5 articles) Unit 2 – Esperanza Rising (slightly modified to meet revisions) Unit 3 – Immigrating to America (addition – The New Colossus 

(poem) and The Orphan of Ellis Island (novel)

New teacher editions created Smart notebook for every lesson List of suggested read aloud books List of small group instruction books, to include SF leveled 

readers

Narrative writing prompts, to include FOSS 

Symbaloo

Spelling and Grammar

Need in grades 3‐5

Review of programs Words Their Way Common Core Spelling Scott Foresman Zaner‐Bloser

Recommendation – Zaner‐Bloser Purchase of Spelling and Grammar, Usage and Mechanics (GUM) Continue to investigate Writing Resources component of Zaner‐Bloser

Colleague Communication

September 2nd council meeting

Monthly council meeting agenda items

Monthly curriculum meetings

Curriculum and Assessment Committee

Professional Development Committee

ELA K‐5

CKLA Parent Nights

Matrix to show pacing, standards, assessment information

Text concerns addressed

Addition of small group instruction and activities

Pacing recommendations determined and shared

Writing Resources created

Summer Group Work Feedback

We came to consensus regarding our controversial texts in Module 1.  We did this by choosing an alternate text; based on looking through the lens of how it could impact our students, teachers, parents, and community.  We made decisions based on grade level teacher feedback and took teachers' needs into consideration.  We felt positive about having time to investigate each lesson in Module 1 and work on necessary changes. We are confident that our modifications will help our students feel confident in their ability to succeed.

Deborah Joseph – Director of Pupil Personnel ServicesDomino Usiak – Special Education TeacherBecky Henderson – Supervisor of Special EducationJamie Smith – Special Education TeacherCandelyn Tong – Special Education Teacher

September 3, 2014

The Need to Examine Instructional Practices in Our Special Education 

Programs Ensure the use of best practices and research‐based 

resources Proactive versus reactive approach to what to teach in 

special education Low performance on state assessments Inconsistent practices  Inconsistent use of the most up to date resources Unclear, sometimes contradictory messages to special 

education teachersSpecial education = specially designed instruction

Special Education = Specially Designed Instruction

(NYSED Regulations Part 200.1 (vv))

Specially designed instruction means adapting, as appropriate to the needs of an eligible child…the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to: 

• Address the unique needs of the child that result from the child’s disability; and  

• Ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the …standards…that apply to all children.  

All of our special education teachers are knowledgeable and dedicated.

Special Education teachers are specialists in how students with disabilities learn. As specialists, they provide unique services and resources that allow students to access the same instruction that general education students enjoy.           

The special education teacher has a "toolkit" of resources that assist her or him in adapting and modifying the content, methodology, or  delivery of instruction to meet the unique needs of the student.

Decision‐Making Process

Met with each group of special education teachers to determine current practices and needs

Examined instructional programs and made recommendations

Visited BOCES classes to examine resources and speak with teachers  

Invited representatives from  recommended programs to provide overviews of their programs

Piloted on‐line programs

Instruction in Special Education

Instruction in Special Education

Program Instruction Needs

Middle School Resource Room

Pre or re‐teaching of classroom materials

Balance of targeted remediation of skills with supporting general education  curriculum

Middle School  15:1 General education curriculumadaptations made when needed; READ 180 (including lab); general education progress monitoring and assessments

Set curriculum based on general education matrix; teachers aligned to a content area for training and collaboration 

Middle School 6:1:1/12:1:1 ED

General education curriculumslightly modified; licensed master social worker attached to the classrooms

Teachers aligned to content areas; set curriculum based on general education matrix; collaboration between two programs

Instruction in Special Education

Program Instruction Needs

Middle School 12:1:1 Academic Delay 

General education curriculum significantly modified; life skills curriculum; READ 180/System 44; looping curriculum

Teachers to become more aligned to content areas; team teaching approach; text based on ability levels; set modified curriculum based on general education matrix 

Middle School  8:1:2 Individualized discrete trial trainings based on IEP goals ‐New York State Alternate Assessment Standards

Curriculum aligned to common core that are high interest and low readability; social skills curriculum; Fast Forward; access to modified elective classes

Instruction in Special Education

Program Instruction Needs

High School 6:1:1/12:1:1 ED

General education curriculumslightly modified; licensed clinical social worker attached to the classrooms

Teachers aligned to content areas; set curriculum based on general education matrix; collaboration between two programs; more self‐contained model

High School 12:1:1 AD General education curriculumsignificantly modified; life skills curriculum; modified, self‐contained electives

Teachers to become more aligned to content areas; team teaching approach; text based on student academic levels; set modified curriculum based on general education matrix to allow students access to the curriculum

Instruction in Special Education

Program Instruction Needs

High School Resource Room

Pre/re‐teaching skills and content from general education curriculum; help students gain independence by reinforcing social and behavioral skills

Balance of targeted skill remediation with support of  the general education curriculum

High School 15:1 General education curriculumslightly modified

Academic support periods; set curriculum based on general education matrix; teachers aligned to a content area for training/collaboration purposes

Instruction in Special Education

Program Instruction Needs

High School 12:1:4 Repetition of lower grade level curriculum elements year after year

Identification of small steps or task analysis of  skills; Consistent goal setting and progress monitoring

Adapted Physical Education

Significantly modified generaleducation curriculum

Students grouped according to physical abilities; formal assessment to determine student need and monitor student progression; set list of curricular modifications to the general education matrix

Recommended Upgrades

New Elementary Instructional Resources 

12:1:1 ED Severn  (3‐5)6:1:1 Severn (3‐5)15:1 Carder  (4‐5)

Read 180 – Currently used at the Middle SchoolWill be used as primary instruction.  Will not be using the General Education 

ELA  Curriculum 

12:1:1 AD Erwin Valley (3‐5)15:1 Carder (2‐4)

System 44 (pre‐Read 180 program) – Currently used at the Middle School Will be used as primary instruction.  Will not be using the General Education 

ELA Curriculum

Elementary Resource Room  I Ready – Teacher instruction with  computer progress monitoringWill be used as supplemental instruction.  Students will get instruction in 

the General Education Curriculum in their classrooms.

Elementary Resource Room / Self‐Contained 

New Mark Common Core Math ‐Will be used as supplemental instruction.  Students will also receive  

instruction in the General Education Curriculum.

K‐2 classes at Winfield and Severn

IREAD (pre Read180 program) – computer‐based tiered instructionSupplemental reading program designed to identify and teach skill gaps

Multiple Disabilities K‐12 Functional Independence Skills Handbook (FISH)An assessment instrument to determine goals and lesson plans with 

teaching techniques.

READ 180 ‐ the most effective reading intervention program, is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development proven to raise reading achievement for struggling readers in grades 4–12+. 

Designed for any student reading two or more years below grade‐level,READ 180 leverages adaptive technology to individualize instruction for students and provide powerful data for differentiation to teachers.

The Goal: to ensure that struggling readers have an explicit and accelerated path to college and career readiness. 

System 44 Next Generation

System 44 Next Generation is the new foundational reading program for the most challenged readers in Grades 3–12+. 

System 44 Next Generation is proven to help students master the foundational reading skills required for success in College and Career through explicit instruction in comprehension and writing and a personalized learning progression driven by 

technology. 

Resource Room ‐ ELA iReady Adaptive Diagnostic Assessment

Web based assessment to be administered up to 4 times per year  Identifies why students are struggling, provides a valid and reliable growth measure from year to year, and 

supports data‐driven differentiated instruction.  Provides detailed reports that include what the student knows, and what the student needs. These reports 

will be used for developing clear, concise,  IEPs that are aligned with CCSS.  Monthly progress monitoring data will be used for tracking IEP goal progress. Parent reports also available. 

READY NY CCLS  Student Instruction Books

Provide rigorous instruction on the Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts using a proven‐effective, gradual‐release approach that builds student confidence. Includes a ready lesson for every Common Core Reading Standard.

Teacher Resource Book Support teachers with professional development at the point of instruction, including step‐by‐step 

lesson plans and best‐practice tips to learn effective approaches to teaching the CCLS.

Resource Room ‐Math Spring 2014‐

Math Module overview training by Deidre and Sue provided step‐by‐step instructions to locate foundational standards within each module for each grade level. These were then used as supplemental/intervention lessons with students to build a stronger math foundation. 

Spring/Summer 2014‐ Each module in grades 2‐5 was matched up with foundational standards and lessons to 

match these standards. An overview document with this information was provided to each elementary resource room teacher. For example: Grade 2, Module 1, Topic A includes foundational standards that are addressed in Grade 1, Module 1, Topics A‐C, F, J. 

In addition, elementary resource room teachers were provided supplemental materials to address both the grade‐level and foundational standards in each module. Each teacher was given the Newmark Learning Common Core Mathematics books for grades 1‐5. In addition, the Pearson Common Core Standards Practice Workbooks grades 3‐5 were utilized (these were provided by the district Math Committee 2 years ago). 

Recommendation  

Purchase Read 180/System 44 Materials to be used by  students in five elementary self‐contained classes

–Approximate total  start‐up cost, including training and coaching throughout the year is $130,000. Subsequent year costs will be lower.

– These students will not use the general education ELA materials. 

New Middle School Resources 

• Upgraded READ 180 materials

• Textbooks for 12:1:1 Academic Delay classes

• News 2 You curriculum

• Mayer Johnson Science

• Model Me Kids Social Skills Training

• Adaptive PE curriculum 

• Updated Level 1 Assessments

New High School Resources 

• Career and Technical Education classes• Autism Consultant Teacher• Adaptive PE Curriculum• Adapted PE Equipment• Updated Level 1 Assessments • Guidance Direct Account

Our Goal: Finding the Balance of Instruction for Each Student

Specially designed to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability

Individually developed to address a specific child’s needs that result from his or her disability

Can consist of:an individualized curriculum that is different from that of same‐age, nondisabled peers (for example, teaching a blind student to read and write using Braille);the same curriculum as that for nondisabled peers, with adaptations or modifications made for the student (for example, teaching 3rd grade math but including the use of counting tools and assistive technology for the student); anda combination of these elements

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