COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS AND OTHER BIG CHANGES IN EDUCATION TODAY

For school districts across New York State, the transition to the Common Core Learning Standards as part of the federal Race To The Top initiative will be one of the most challenging undertakings since No Child Left Behind. This year will be especially intense, as 12 "shifts" in curriculum and instruction are required to be completed by the end of the school year. Read more about this, the new Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) plan, and our Board of Education's goal for 21st Century Learning.

 

STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RAISES THE BAR FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

EFFORT TO RAISE STANDARDS MAY MEAN DIP IN TEST SCORES 

July 2010 - The State Education Department and the Regents are embarking on a new era of reform to improve student achievement and better prepare graduates for the 21st century.

• Learn More

• Letter to Warwick Parents, July 2010 (pdf)

• Board of Regents Presentation: "A New Standard for Proficiency: College Readiness" (pdf)

 

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION (PIE)

Warwick created the PIE Program in 1984 in response to the initiative of parents who were committed to active participation in their children's education. MORE

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

The Warwick Valley Central School District has high expectations for its students and challenges all students to reach their highest potential. MORE

 

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

The district recognizes that all students do not learn in the same way.
Staff are encouraged to be lifelong learners and to always remain cognizant of each child's individual learning style. The district offers an extensive in-service and professional development program and continually seeks additional courses, instructors and programs. Teachers and administrators employ a variety of instructional strategies and practices to implement the educational program. When visiting a classroom, a parent may see various strategies and practices at work. MORE

 

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)

Response to Intervention (RTI) begins with high-quality, research-based instruction in the general education setting provided by general education teachers. MORE

 

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES (AIS) - HELPING ALL STUDENTS MEET THE LEARNING STANDARDS

Academic Intervention Services - commonly called AIS - are extra instruction and support provided to help students keep progressing toward meeting the New York State Learning Standards in English, social studies, math and science. MORE

 

MENTOR-INTERN PROGRAM

A program to provide guidance, support, encouragement and training for educators. MORE

 

LINKS TO ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM GUIDES AND PROGRAMS

K-5 Curriculum Guide

High School Curriculum Handbook

Senior Project