Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Five-Year Curriculum Renewal Plan Rationale Administrative code

dictates (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1) that the district evaluates all curricula every five years. The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District currently maintains and implements over 340 curricula in 14 content areas. Program Evaluations are the basis and catalyst for curriculum renewal. They provide a mechanism for the leadership and stakeholders of the district to critically review the existing curriculum in a systematic and collaborative manner and make informed decisions regarding its effectiveness. They provide an opportunity for teachers to examine content and instructional strategies and to determine whether the curriculum is meeting the needs of the learner and the expectations of the community. Changes in state and national standards, state assessment practices, availability of resources, recent pedagogical research, and discipline specific discoveries and innovations can create pressure for change and curricula revisions. Attempting to accommodate these forces for change as they arise can lead to a lack of focus and can overwhelm the instructional staff. It is critical that teachers be provided with the support, resources, and climate necessary to successfully implement the district program in all content areas. It is necessary to have a systematic process in place to evaluate, develop, and implement all curricula in a manner that allocates district resources wisely and allows for informed decisions that foster fiscal efficiency and responsibility. The Five-Year Curriculum Renewal Plan that the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District follows allows for informed decision making using the best available evidence. Overview The Curriculum Renewal process takes place over a five-year period. It is a process by which all district curricula is analyzed and if necessary, revised in a systematic and collaborative manner. The process provides for the following: A comprehensive evaluation of each district content area at each of three instructional levels: primary (K-4), intermediate/middle (5-8) and secondary (9-12) in a five-year cycle. An inclusive development process. Thoughtful and careful implementation with appropriate staff development. Revision based on experience, expertise, and research. Sufficient time to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and revisions. Vertical and horizontal articulation of program changes. Five Stages of the Curriculum Renewal Process Stage One: Program Evaluation ~ Review and Research (Year One) This is the process of comparing the actual program to the ideal program. The ideal program is determined by conducting a comprehensive review of the literature and research, reviewing best practice in the discipline, reviewing state and national standards in the field, and comparing the program to programs in comparable districts and lighthouse districts. -1-

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction The actual program is documented with data from a variety of sources which is gathered and reviewed. This data might include, but would not be limited to: Review of existing curriculum document and alignment with standards Observation of instruction Review of teacher lesson plans/unit plans Curriculum audits of materials, strategies and pacing Assessment of staff development Survey feedback from staff, parents, and students Review of relevant standardized assessment data Review of district assessment data Analysis of the interrelationship between the curricula area and other content areas The evaluation that emerges is the systematic comparison of the ideal program that has been conceptualized through research and the actual program that has been described and assessed by collecting data. The evaluation reveals areas of strength in the current program as well as deficiencies that need to be addressed in the renewal process. The Program Evaluation Report or resulting document should include the following: An Overview of the Current Program (including alignment with standards) Description of Changes Since the Last Evaluation Statement of Philosophy Comparison Data: program compared to other districts, program compared to researched best practices Perception of Program: survey data from parents, students, and teachers Evidence of Program Effectiveness: student achievement data Commendations Recommendations Timeline for Implementation of Recommendations It is anticipated that Stage One (Program Evaluation) will take place over a 12-month period of time. A suggested twelve month plan follows below: September: formation of a Program Evaluation Steering Committee made up of teachers in the content area at the grade level under review and representative teachers from other grade levels for vertical articulation and the formation of sub-committees as needed. The Steering Committee should discuss the department philosophy and vision and revise as needed. October-February: sub-committee work through monthly meetings. Sub-committees might be formed for each of the following areas-comparison, perception, literature and research review, student achievement. March: Steering Committee meeting to hear reports of sub-committees. April: Sub-committee meetings to suggest commendations and recommendations. May: Steering Committee meeting to finalize commendations and recommendations. June: Establishment of a timeline for implementation of recommendations.

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction July-August: Preparation of the Program Evaluation document and presentation of findings for the District Committee for Curriculum and Instruction and the BOE Curriculum Committee. September: Presentation of findings to the District Committee for Curriculum and Instruction and the Board of Education Curriculum Committee. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will review the recommendations for change and budget associated with the recommendations and will subsequently recommend all, some or none to the Board of Education for implementation over the course of the next three years. Stage Two: Curriculum Development (Year Two) During the curriculum development process, the teachers and curriculum supervisor begin the work of revising curriculum that has been recommended for revision via the Program Evaluation and developing new courses of study that may have been recommended. This is the stage in which actual curriculum is written. Major tasks that are accomplished during this stage include: Review of evaluation data and conclusions Revision or creation of a course description Revision or creation of a K-12 scope and sequence for content and skills associated with the course or program Development of Essential Questions to guide the learning in each unit of study Development of learning objectives that address the cognitive, affective, and behavioral domains and are linked through parenthetical reference to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Development of Core Activities or practices that are required for all instructional staff members who will be implementing the curriculum to ensure a degree of consistency throughout the district. Research and selection of instructional materials and resources to support the delivery of the curriculum. This process should include the piloting of materials. If a new textbook is deemed necessary, the textbook adoption process is put into effect at this time. Development of assessments to measure student achievement and measure curriculum outcomes. Development of Differentiated Activities designed to support struggling learners and challenge more advanced learners. Development of a plan for implementation to include staff development prior to and during implementation. This stage takes place over a twelve-month period with most of the research taking place during the school year and most of the writing taking place during the summer. The completed curriculum document is submitted to the Assistant Superintendent for review and acceptance by August. The committee also prepares a report for the District Committee for Curriculum and Instruction and the Board of Education Curriculum Committee that highlights changes in the curriculum and elicits their input and feedback. The accepted curriculum is placed on the Board of Education agenda for approval in September of the implementation year. The requisite form appears in the appendix to this document.

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction If a new textbook is recommended as part of the revision process, a committee of teachers will meet with the curriculum supervisor during the year to review published textbooks and materials. Using the Textbook and Materials Selection Guide, committee members will carefully review at least three textbooks using district established criteria and make a recommendation for adoption using the Textbook Adoption Request form. The district strives to provide students with current resources and textbooks should not have a publication date that is older than seven years. All textbook requests are presented to the members of the BOEs Curriculum Committee. If recommended by the administration, the book will be presented to the entire BOE for approval. Two months is allowed for the entire process. Books cannot be ordered until approved by the Board of Education. All new textbooks must be budgeted for as part of the annual budget process. In the event that a new course is recommended through the program evaluation, the curriculum supervisor will follow the guidelines for new course development and complete the New Course Proposal paperwork. Following the development of the curriculum, the curriculum supervisor will submit the curriculum for review and acceptance by the Assistant Superintendent and the Summer Curriculum New Course Report. The accepted curriculum is placed on the Board of Education agenda for approval in September of the implementation year. Stage Three: Initial Implementation (Year Three) This is the stage when the curriculum is put into practice in the classrooms. Staff development is a major focus during this stage. Workshops are planned during the school year, collaborative learning groups are formed to address staff needs and concerns, inservice courses are offered, and summer staff development is planned. District staff development time, curriculum meetings and department meetings are used to provide staff training for successful implementation. Checkpoints are established to gather feedback from teachers. Adjustments in implementation and staff development can be made along the way if deemed necessary and appropriate. Program observations are conducted during the year by curriculum supervisors and building administrators. Observation of teacher performance in implementing the new curriculum is emphasized since teachers are teaching new material. Teachers are also encouraged to engage in peer observations and lesson studies. Observation goals focus on determining correct implementation and interpretation of the curriculum and continuity in delivery. Lesson plans and unit plans are assessed to ascertain understanding of the program. During the fourth and fifth year of the cycle, data is gathered to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the revision and prepare for the next Curriculum Renewal cycle.

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction The chart below details the current status of Curriculum Renewal in BRRSD:
Curriculum Area Level Course Name Last Program Eval Last Revision

Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education

5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12

5, 6 Art 7, 8 Art Art I Art II Art III Art III Honors Art IV Advanced Art Honors Crafts Design Painting and Drawing Sculpture Ceramics I Ceramics II Ceramics III Ceramics IV Cultural Ceramics Art History AP Art History K, 1, 2 Art 3, 4 Art Grade 7 Computer Cycle Grade 8 Computer Cycle Academic Intern Program Accounting I Accounting II College Prep Accounting Career Exploration and Awareness AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics Business Law Computer Repair and Technical Support I Computer Repair and Technical Support II Desktop Publishing Financial Planning International Business Introduction to Marketing Keyboarding Note taking and Study Skills Advanced Photo Editing for Business

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2007 1996 2007 2003 2001 2006 2007 2007 1999 2006 2001 2003 2003 2007 2007

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

Business Education Business Education Business Education Business Education Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts

9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12

Multimedia Technology and Business Presentations Photo Editing and Web Design Programming for Business Introduction to Business 5th grade Communication Arts 6th grade Communication Arts 7th grade Communication Arts 8th grade Communication Arts 7th grade Communication Arts E 8th grade Communication Arts E AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition English I Honors English II Honors English III Honors ESL I Grammar and Conversation ESL II Grammar and Conversation ESL III Reading and Writing Language and Literature SI Language and Literature I S Language and Literature I A Language and Literature II S Language and Literature II A Language and Literature IIII S Language and Literature III A Language and Literature IV S Language and Literature IV A Language and Literature IV CEP Language and Literature T Language and Literature T II Advanced Creative Writing: The Novel American Film Study Answer Program I Answer Program II Creative Writing Dramatics Forensics Journalism Kid Lit Literacy Literacy Support

1996 1996 1996 1996

2000 2003 2001 2003 2006 2006 x x 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Communication Arts Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Health Health Health

9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 5-8 5-8 5-8

LP: Lyrical Poetry Publication Development and Production Reading Animation SAT Prep Speech Theater Production Kindergarten Communication Arts 1st grade Communication Arts 2nd grade Communication Arts 3rd grade Communication Arts 4th grade Communication Arts Grade 7 Clothing Cycle Grade 7 Foods Cycle Grade 8 Foods Cycle Introduction to Culinary Arts Applied Culinary Arts I Applied Culinary Arts II Fashion Design I Fashion Design II Fashion Design III Today's Living Family and Child I Family and Child II Family and Consumer Sciences Space and Design The Art of Applied Nutrition 5th grade Health 6th grade Health 7th grade Health

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

2006 2006 2006 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 2005 2001 2001 2001 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 2003 2001 2006 2006 2006

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

Health Health Health Health Health Health Health Health Health Health Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12

8th grade Health 9th grade Health 11th grade Health 12th grade Health 10th grade Health Kindergarten Health 1st grade Health 2nd grade Health 3rd grade Health 4th grade Health Grade 7 Technology Education Cycle Grade 8 Drafting Cycle Grade 8 Woods Cycle Advanced Electronics Introduction to Electronics Electronics I Computer Aided Design I Computer Aided Design II Engineering Graphics I Engineering Graphics II Fundamentals of Automated Design Home Improvement Media Communications II Media Communications III Media Communications IV Video Production Seminar Wood Design and Fabrication I Wood Design and Fabrication II Wood Design and Fabrication III Media Communications I 5th grade Math 5th grade Enrichment Math 6th grade Math 6th grade Enrichment Math 7th grade Math/Prealgebra 7th grade Math/Prealgebra Topics 8th grade Math/Prealgebra Extensions 8th grade Math/Algebra 8th grade Math/Geometry Math Workshop I Math Workshop II

1996 1996 1996 1996

2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

2007 2006 2006 2007 2006 2005 2006

1996 1996

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education

9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4

Math Workshop III Math SI Essentials of Algebra I Algebra I Essentials of Geometry Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra II Algebra II Honors Math Analysis Precalculus Precalculus Honors Calculus AP Calculus Calculus III Differential Equations AP Probability and Statistics SAT Prep BASIC I BASIC II Kindergarten Math 1st grade Math 2nd grade Math 3rd grade Math 4th grade Math 5, 6 Music 7, 8 Music Band and Wind Ensemble Honors Choir and Advanced Choir Honors String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra Honors Music Workshop AP Music Theory K, 1, 2 Music 3, 4 Music 5th grade Physical Education 6th grade Physical Education 7th grade Physical Education 8th grade Physical Education 10th grade Physical Education 11th grade Physical Education 12th grade Physical Education 9th grade Physical Education Kindergarten Physical Education

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

2006 2006 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 1995 1995 1995 1993 1993 2002 2002 2004 2006 2002 2002

2007 2007 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

1996 1996 1996 1996

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Social Studies Social Studies

K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8

1st grade Physical Education 2nd grade Physical Education 3rd grade Physical Education 4th grade Physical Education 5th grade Science 6th grade Science 7th grade Science 8th grade Science Academic Biology Academic Chemistry Academic Environmental Academic Physics AP B Physics AP Biology AP C Physics AP Chemistry AP Environmental Astronomy Conceptual Physics Earth & Space Science Eco Biology Engineering Technology Exercise Physiology Forensics General Anatomy & Physiology Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Genetics Honors Physics Integrated Science Integrated Science Standard Issues in Science Marine Biology Med Lab Medical Anatomy & Physiology Meteorology Oceanography Organic & Biochemistry Standard Biology Kindergarten Science 1st grade Science 2nd grade Science 3rd grade Science 4th grade Science 5th grade Social Studies 6th grade Social Studies

2006 2006 2006 2006 1998 1998 1998 1998 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 2007 2001 2004 2005 2007 2004 2007 2007 2007 2007 2001 2007 2006 2007 2007 1999 2007 2004 2007 2007 2005 2007 2004 2003 2007 2005 2003 2007 2002 2007 2007 2004 2003

2006 2006

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology World Languages

5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 5-8 5-8 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 K-4 5-8

7th grade Social Studies 8th grade Social Studies World Civilizations II Standard World Civilizations II Academic World Civilizations II Honors United States History I Standard United States History I Academic United States History I Honors United States History I AP United States History II Standard United States History II Academic United States History II Honors United States History II AP Art, Music, Media: A Social History of the US Economics Global Studies Honors Global Studies Academic Human Development American Law Sociology AP European History AP Government and Politics Women's Studies: Social Change, Changing Gender Roles Women's Studies: Evolving Image of Women AP Psychology Abnormal Psychology Government and Politics Academic Kindergarten Social Studies 1st grade Social Studies 2nd grade Social Studies 3rd grade Social Studies 4th grade Social Studies Grade 5 Technology Cycle Grade 6 Technology Cycle Kindergarten Technology 1st grade Technology 2nd grade Technology 3rd grade Technology 4th grade Technology 5th grade Spanish

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

2006 2007 2006 2007 2007 2005 2005 2005 2006 2005 2005 2005 2006 2003 2005 2007 2007 2007 2006 2001 2004 2007 2004 2004 2005 2004 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages

5-8 5-8 5-8 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12

6th grade Spanish 7th grade Spanish 8th grade Spanish Chinese I A Chinese II A Chinese II H Chinese III A Chinese III H Chinese IV A Chinese IV H Chinese V A French I A French II A French II H French III A French III H French IV A French V French AP Literature German I A German II A German II H German III A German III H German IV A German IV H German V A German AP Italian I A Italian II A Italian II H Italian III A Italian III H Italian IV A Italian IV H Italian V A Italian AP Latin I A Latin II A Latin II H Latin III A Latin III H Latin IV A Latin V A Latin AP Vergil Latin AP Literature

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

2006 2007 2002 2001 2001 2001 2002 2003 2007 2007 2003 2006 2001 2005 2001 2004 2001 2007 2002 2006 2004 2004 2001 2003 2006 2003 2007 2007 2007 2001 2002 2003 2003 2006 2004 2004 2005 2001 2002 2006 2003 2004 2006 2007 2005 2007

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Last Program Eval Last Revision

Curriculum Area

Level

Course Name

World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages World Languages

9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 K-4 K-4

Spanish I A Spanish II A Spanish II H Spanish III A Spanish III H Spanish IV A Spanish IV H Spanish V A Spanish AP Language Spanish AP Literature Spanish Heritage Beg. Chinese AP French AP Language 3rd grade Spanish 4th grade Spanish

1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996

2005 2007 2002 2007 2003 2003 2003 2004 2006 2003 2007 2003 2001 2007 2007

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Plan Approved in the 2006 QAAR Content Area Communication Arts (LAL) Mathematics Science Social Studies Art Health and Physical Education Music Business Education Family and Consumer Science Industrial Technology Technology World Languages Special Education Gifted and Talented Guidance Level 20062007 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-12 K-12 K-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 K-5 K-12 K-12 K-12 K-12 20072008 20082009 20092010 20102011 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 20112012 20122013

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Moving Toward an Articulated and Responsive Curriculum Renewal Plan Content Area Communication Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Art Health and Physical Education Music Business Education Family and Consumer Science Industrial Technology Technology World Languages Special Education Gifted and Talented Guidance Total Evals ea. Year Level K-4 5-8 9-12 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-12 K-12 K-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 K-5 K-12 K-12 K-8 K-12 20062007* X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4+ X X 4 6 4 5 X X X X X X X X X X X 20072008 X 20082009 X X 20092010 20102011 20112012

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Dates above reflect dates in which the Program Evaluation (Stage One) should be completed. For example, the Social Studies Program Evaluation (5-8) will be presented in September of 2008. The Program Evaluation for mathematics (K-4) will begin in 20072008 with the work of the Everyday Math Committee and continue into 2008-2009, incorporating the work of the EDM Committee. *These areas recently underwent major revisions and re-adoptions. The Program Evaluation could be written in retrospect.

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Appendix The following forms support the Curriculum Renewal Process: New Course Proposal Summer Curriculum Revision Report Summer Curriculum New Course Report Textbook Adoption Request Textbook and Materials Selection Guide

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District New Course Proposal Area or Title of Proposed Curriculum Change/Initiative: ________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor of the Proposal: __________________________________________________ I. OVERVIEW: Describe the nature of the change/initiative in terms of the following: A. B. Anticipated learning objectives and course description. Will this initiative support and align with State Core Curriculum Content Standards? If not, why? (Including Workplace Readiness) Multicultural: Describe in what ways the initiative will address the elements of multiculturalism and, if appropriate, the Holocaust/Genocide state requirement.

C.

II. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: Identify the needs(s) being addressed by this initiative. How were the needs determined? What is the level of student interest? III. IV. RATIONALE: Explain how this initiative would meet the identified needs. IMPACT: Outline the proposal by providing the information listed below where appropriate. A. B. C. D. E. Impact upon scheduling. Cost and quantity of materials and equipment needed. Include technology. Cost and quantify of textbooks needed. Staffing implications. (address certification requirement Staff development needs (include any new knowledge or skills the staff will need to implement the course).

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction V. REVIEW OF INTERESTED PARTIES: Identify who has reviewed this proposal prior to submission and briefly outline any comments that have been made. Phase I Review: Initial request for Summer Curriculum Writing 24-15 months prior to implementation. PTO Parent Advisory Council: Principal Full Faculty: Curriculum Coordinators/Supervisors: Technology Supervisor: Guidance, Special Education: Media Specialist: Human Resources Manager: Other VI. TIMETABLE: Describe the timetable for the development and implementation of the course. DCC Recommendation: Date: 7. BOECC Recommendation: Date:

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
836 Newmans Lane, PO Box 6030 Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807

Summer Curriculum Revision Report Please submit one form for each course revision completed during the summer. Title of Course: Reason for revision: Date of Last Revision:

Summary of completed revision:

Plan for Implementation: (Staff development, meetings with teachers, monitoring of implementation)

# of Staff Involved ____ Number of days ___ Cost for Project __________ Submitted by ________________________
(Supervisors Name)
Summer Curriculum Revision Form

Date:

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
836 Newmans Lane, PO Box 6030 Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807

Summer Curriculum New Course Report Please submit one form for each course revision completed during the summer. Title of Course: Reason for development: Date for First Approval:

Course Highlights (target population, expectations, etc):

Plan for Implementation: (Staff development, meetings with teachers, monitoring of implementation)

# of Staff Involved ____ Number of days ___ Cost for Project __________ Submitted by ________________________
(Supervisors Name)
Summer Curriculum Revision Form

Date:

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Bridgewater, New Jersey Textbook Adoption Request At this time, the _______________________ department is requesting Board of Education approval for a new textbook to replace the current text. Date: Submitted by: Content Area: School(s): Course/Grade Level: Title: Author(s) Publisher: Copyright: Cost per copy: # of copies needed: Total anticipated cost: _________Budget Account # _____________________________ Replaces: Title: Author: Publisher: Copyright: # of copies on hand: Summary of the textbook: Use this space to describe key features of the book and the resource materials that accompany the text.

Technology/Resource Supporting Materials: List the materials that available to support student learning as part of this adoption.

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Other textbooks reviewed: (Provide title, author, publisher, and copyright date plus a one sentence description of the book that includes the reason(s) for eliminating it. Title: Author: Publisher: Copyright Date: Reasons for Elimination: Title: Author: Publisher: Copyright Date: Reasons for Elimination: Title: Author: Publisher: Copyright Date: Reasons for Elimination: Staff members who participated in the review of the textbooks: (Include description of any piloting of materials in classrooms)

Students who participated in the textbook review:

Curriculum Supervisors Signature ___________________ Date_________________ Copies of Textbook and Materials Selection Guides must be attached. BOE Curriculum Committee Chair: ________________________________________ BOE President: __________________________________________________________ Superintendent: _________________________________________________________

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Bridgewater, New Jersey Textbook and Materials Selection Guide Rater__________________________________ Date _______________________ Text_________________________________________________________________ Publisher_____________________________________________________________ Copyright ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level____________________________________________________________ Rate each section according to the following scale: 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Below Average 1 Poor

Please comment where this may help to clarify your rating. 5 4 3 2 1 - Readability

Will students be able to read the text? Are the illustrations clear, informative, and attractive? Is the format of the text appropriate for students at this grade level? 5 4 3 2 1 - Visual Aids

Does the text have appropriate maps, graphs, charts, cartoons? Are graphs, illustrations and pictures represented clearly? Are the materials of high artistic and of literary quality? 5 4 3 2 1 - Intellectual Stimulation

Does the text promote critical thinking? Are the activities and assignments intellectually stimulating, engaging, and appropriate? Is there a provision of different points of view to foster critical thinking? 5 4 3 2 1 - Curriculum Alignment

Does the text match our grade level objectives and the scope and sequence of skills? Is the material covered in depth? Is it factual and reliable?

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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction 5 4 3 2 1 - Format

Does the textbook present an attractive, interesting format? Does the material promote visual literacy? 5 4 3 2 1 - Assessment

Are tests, assessments included and appropriate? Are examples of open-ended and performance assessments included? 5 4 3 2 1 - Affirmative Action

Does the text represent the diverse population in our country? Is it balanced in coverage of minorities and women? Does it present a realistic picture of events and people? Are there any sections that present fragmented and isolated information on minorities and women? Does the material use inclusionary language that is nonsexist? Is the text free from cultural and sex bias? Is there an avoidance of discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin or social economic status? 5 4 3 2 1 - Content

Is the material covered in depth? Is it up-to-date? Is it applicable to our students? Is the material aligned to the NJCCCS? Does the material provide for a wide range of levels of difficulty with a diversity of appeal? 5 4 3 2 1 - Resource Material

Are valuable print and non-print materials identified? Are they readily available? Is a website available for teachers, students, and parents? Are CDs and DVDs available? 5 4 3 2 1 - Physical Characteristics

Will the text stand up to hard use? Is the book bound well and is the paper of good quality? 5 4 3 2 1 - Teacher Edition

Is a teacher edition available? Does it provide valuable assistance? Is it a comprehensive guide? Are the materials clear and useful? 5 4 3 2 1 - Cost

Is the text financially feasible? TOTAL SCORE ______________ SIGNATURE _____________________________

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