Greater Fall River Vocational School District
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
District Curriculum Accommodation Plan
OBJECTIVE: To provide assistance to regular education classroom teachers in analyzing and accommodating various students' learning needs.
INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE: Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal, Administrative Staff
Strategies In Place.
- Annual standardized testing in Grade 9.
- Reading Assessment testing in Grades 9 or as recommended by teacher.
- Ongoing analysis of MCAS tests using TEST WIZ software.
- Department meetings.
- Selection of textbooks that recognize and accommodate a variety of student learning needs.
- Establishment of teacher assistance team (TAT).
- Establishment of teacher mentoring program.
Strategies In Progress.
- Teacher workshop on identifying and accommodating diverse learning styles (May 2003).
- Workshop in Integration, Study Skills and Critical Thinking Skills (May 2003)
Future Strategies.
- Provide additional training in identifying students' learning needs.
- Plan additional offerings on teaching strategies for diverse learning styles.
- Provide staff development in instructional strategies that support differentiation in the classroom or shop.
OBJECTIVE: To provide support services that effectively manage student behavior
INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE: Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal, Administrative Staff
Strategies In Place.
- Continued utilization of School Resource Officer.
- Training of school nurses.
- Consultations with outside agencies.
- Court and DSS referrals.
- Teacher Assistance Team referrals.
- Guidance Department intervention.
- In school Suspension Program and Saturday School for non-violent offenders.
- After school detentions.
- Use of Administrative referrals.
- Creation of Crisis Management Policy Manual.
- Provide new teachers with opportunities to discuss discipline issues and solutions with veteran teachers and administrators.
Strategies In Progress.
- Continuation of Teacher Assistance Team.
- Annual staff training of safety policies as outlined in the Crisis Management Manual.
- Faculty workshop on Sexual Harassment (May 2003).
Future Strategies.
- Provide additional training in identifying behavioral issues and strategies to address them in the regular classroom or vocational setting.
- Review of Crisis Management Policies to determine administrative procedures.
- Provide workshops in identifying and working with the ADHD student.
OBJECTIVE: To provide direct and systematic English Language Arts and Mathematics instruction for all students
INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE: Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal, Administrative Staff
Strategies In Place.
- Block Schedule for all English Language Arts classes and Grade 9-10 Math Classes.
- Remedial support through Title I programs.
- Use of comprehensive literacy approaches in classroom.
- Training of teachers in guided reading and creating leveled-book collections techniques.
- On site training of teachers in Wilson reading techniques.
- On site training of teachers in Math for effective practices and strategies.
Strategies In Progress.
- Workshops/Conferences to support instruction in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
- Review of texts for alignment to the Curriculum Frameworks.
- Provide equity of instruction in reading in all ELA Classes.
- Continue required reading and math assignments during vocational cycle to reinforce academic cycle lessons.
- A annual “Book Fair” to promote literacy.
Future Strategies.
- Continue to review the English Language Arts and Math series for content validity and adherence to the Curriculum Frameworks.
- Provide staff training in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
- Train additional staff members in remedial reading and Mathematics techniques.
OBJECTIVE: To encourage teacher mentoring and collaboration
INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE: Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal, Administrative Staff
Strategies In Place.
- Establishment of New Teacher Orientation Program.
- Selection of teachers to attend D.O.E. Summer Mentoring Institutes.
- Selection of teachers to serve in official capacity as mentors.
- Mentors and Mentees meeting on a regular basis.
- Mandatory quarterly Department Meetings.
- Bi-annual Advisory Board Meetings
Strategies In Progress.
- Continue to formally assign mentors to incoming new teachers.
- Train additional staff at DOE summer mentoring institutes.
- Development of a formal district mentoring policy.
Future Strategies.
- Develop a more formalized mentoring program that follows new teachers through second and third year of teaching.
OBJECTIVE: To foster parental involvement
INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE: Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal, Administrative Staff
Strategies In Place.
- Annual Parent-Teacher conference.
- Active School Councils.
- Posting of information on the Diman Web-Site for parents.
- Mid- term Progress reports issued to all students and mailed to parents.
- Individual parent conferences arranged at parent or teacher request.
Strategies In Progress.
- Establishment/expansion of the Boosters Club and the Parent Advisory Council.
- Develop parental access through the website to view son or daughter's school records.
- Increase parental involvement in defining policies for Special Education Council and Title I.
- Presentation to parents on “Financial Aid" and other topics of interest.
- Increase awareness of school activities in local newspapers, cable station, websites and local radio.
Future Strategies.
- Increase use of school website to promote awareness and involvement.
- Continue communication between parents and School Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To provide ongoing review and alignment of local curriculum in relation to state learning standards
INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE: Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal, Administrative Staff
Strategies In Place.
- Formation of English Language Arts Curriculum team to establish priorities in curriculum development.
- Annual review by department members to align curriculum.
- Honors Classes established to meet needs of students.
Strategies In Progress.
- Curriculum review by all academic and vocational faculty
- Advisory Board review by discipline for appropriate alignment to the Curriculum Frameworks, the COP and trends in the workplace.
- Grades 9-12 CBVE curriculum in place.
Future Strategies.
- Development of a strategic plan for curriculum revision and alignment.
- Professional Development opportunities for faculty to ensure continuation of the alignment process.
- Department Heads and Lead Teachers trained in use of Curriculum Mapping.
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