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Establish consistency in grading, assessment and homework practices across courses of common level (CP, Honors, AP, etc) within each department. These practices will be in alignment with Hunterdon Central Grading Practices.
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Goal 1: Obj 1
Goal 1: Obj 5
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Superintendent, Director C&I, Director Special Services, Supervisors, ScIP Committee, Teachers, Student Representatives
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Department/PLC time, C&I Shared Drive
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2026-2027: Data Collection, Philosophy document creation
2027-2028: Professional Development, Trial
2028-2029: Establish school-wide consistency in grading, assessment, and homework practices across all departments.
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Common grading practices evident in syllabi and Genesis gradebooks.
Syllabi repository for supervisory team- common language for courses
Genesis gradebook Audit
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Develop a standardized district protocol to ensure compliance with the New Jersey state mandate regarding internet-enabled devices in schools.
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Goal 1: Obj 1
Goal 1: Obj 6
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Superintendent, BOE Policy Committee, Principal, Directors, Vice Principals, Supervisors, Staff, Students
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Time, funds to implement solution, Inservice time during School opening
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2026-2027: Implement the standardized district protocol for internet-enabled devices in compliance with the NJ state mandate.
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Fully implemented and compliant protocol.
Updated Policy & Regulation 5516
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Review current schedule efficiency and marking period structure (e.g., Semester vs. Quarter) for impact on learning, and revise, as appropriate.
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Goal 1: Obj 3
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Superintendent, Principal, Directors, Vice Principals, Supervisors, ScIP Committee, Parent Representatives, Staff, Student Representatives
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Time, professional release time for staff to visit other school sites
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2026-2027: Complete the evaluation of marking period structures and master schedule efficiency.
2027-2028: Planning and professional Development.
2028-2029: Implementation
2029-2030: Reflect/ Evaluate/ Revise
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Revised schedule and marking period structure in place.
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Design a series of model "Interest Pathways" (e.g., STEM, Arts, Trades) and integrate them into the scheduling process.
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Goal 1: Obj 2
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Counselors, Supervisors
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Time
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2026-2027: Draft pathways
2027-2028: Integrate pathways into Program of Studies; begin utilizing
model "Interest Pathways" (e.g., STEM, Arts, Trades) into student planning meetings to increase student ownership over learning.
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Curated collection of model “Interest Pathways” for each area accessible to students and community members.
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Develop and pilot a formalized "Student Success" framework that embeds Peer Leadership, Executive Functioning, and Success Coaching (study skills/time management) into the curriculum of 9th Grade English, History, Science, and Health/PE.
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Goal 1: Obj 4
Goal 1: Obj 6
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Supervisors, Teachers, Counselors, Vice Principals, Students
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Time, funds for professional development, funds for curriculum development, professional release time for staff to attend professional learning
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2026-2027: Research best practices in promoting peer leadership, and executive functioning.
2027-2028: Develop a formal set of district standards for student success (leadership, effective communication, executive function, study skills)
2028-2029: interdisciplinary program development
2029-2030: Launch the formalized "Student Success" framework pilot (Peer Leadership and Success Coaching); evaluate and revise, as needed
2030-2031:
Final implementation
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Formal set of local standards established.
Student Success Framework creation and implementation
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Align district-wide instructional standards for Culturally Responsive Practices, Higher Order Thinking, and Executive Functioning by updating formal evaluation rubrics and terminology.
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Goal 1: Obj 6
Goal 1: Obj 7
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Supervisors, Teachers, Counselors, Vice Principals
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Time, funds for professional development, funds for curriculum development, professional release time for staff to attend professional learning
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2028-2029: Develop a formal set of standards for Culturally Responsive Practices (CRP) and Higher Order Thinking (HOTS)
2029-2030: Evaluate best practices for integrating CRP and HOTS within staff evaluation framework.
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Formal set of local standards established.
Formal evaluation rubrics and terminology updated
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Align the district Professional Development Plan to provide targeted training and resources that support the implementation of standardized instructional criteria for Culturally Responsive Practices, Higher Order Thinking, and Executive Functioning, while establishing common grading practices and optimized lesson structures tailored to the new period length if a revised schedule is implemented.
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Goal 1: Obj 1
Goal 1: Obj 5
Goal 1: Obj 6
Goal 1: Obj 7
Goal 1: Obj 8
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Director of C&I, Teachers, Supervisors, Counselors, Vice Principals, ScIP
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Time, professional release time for staff to meet
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2029-2030: Fully align the District Professional Development Plan with the updated instructional standards.
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PDP fully aligned
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