Office of Curriculum & Instruction

Dr. Mary K. Thornton - Assistant Superintendent


Phone:  973-663-3289
Fax: 973-663-2790

Curriculum review and revision is an on-going process. Major revision projects occur on a five year cycle. During the 2011-2012 school year, the areas of Math Grades 3-5, Visual and Performing Arts and 21st Century Life and Careers, Gifted and Talented curriculum were revised to reflect the current research and new Core Content Standards. During the 2012-2013 school year, the major revision projects focus on Language Arts for Grades K-12 and Math for Grades 9 to 12.

   Elementary Curriculum Councils have been established in all subject areas.  The goal is to provide a forum for the teachers of Kindergarten through Grade 5.  Specifically, the task of each group is to articulate subject area curriculum among grades as detailed in our district curriculum.  The councils address implementation issues and more importantly, serve as a conduit for good practices among elementary teachers.

  Teachers in the secondary schools meet at the department level to discuss issues relating to curriculum and instruction in their subject area.

 

CURRICULUM EVALUATION / REVISION CYCLE

 

 

 2012 - 2013

  • Math, Grades 6 - 12
  • Language Arts

2013 - 2014

  • Science
  • World Language
  • Social Studies, Grades K-12

2014 - 2015

  • Social Studies
  • Comprehensive Health & Physical Education, Grades K-12
  • Science, Grades K-12
  • World Language and ESL, Grades K-12

2015 - 2016

  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • 21st Century Life and Careers