B I R C H W O O D C R A I G
G L E N C L I F F H I L L S I D E R O S E N D A L E
New York State Requirements
Total number of students enrolled in our five elementary
schools: 1,692
Elementary students must receive instruction designed to
promote their academic achievement, social and physical
development consistent with New York State Standards in
English Language Arts, Social Studies, mathematics,
Science, Technology, the Arts, Health and Physical
Education.
A Day in the Life of a First Grader
7:45-7:55 Arrival 8:00-8:45 Math
8:45-9:00 Calendar/Sharing
9:00-9:20 Whole Group Reading 9:20-9:30 Word Work
9:30-10:30 Reading Groups and Literacy Centers 10:30-11:20 Lunch/Recess 11:20-11:30 Read aloud 11:30-12:15 Writer’s Workshop 12:15-1:00 Art 1:00-1:15 Snack 1:15-2:00 Science/Social Studies/Health
A Day in the Life of a Fourth Grader
7:45-8:00 Arrival
8:10-9:00 Art
9-9:45 Writing
9:45-10 Snack
10:00-11:10 Reading and word work (whole group, small group,
conferences)
11:10-12:10 Math
12:10-1:00 Lunch/Recess
1:00-2:00 Social Studies/Science/Health
Special Area Classes Throughout the Week
General Music K: 1 x 30 minutes
Grades 1-3: 2 x 30 minutes Grades 4-5: 1 x 30 minutes
1 x 45 minutes (chorus) Physical Education 3 x 30 minutes
Art K-2: 1 x 45 minutes 3-5: 1 x 50 minutes Library 1 x 30 minutes Computer 1 x 30 minutes Orchestra (grades 4 and 5) 1 x 30 minutes lesson Rehearsals as needed Band (grade 5) 1 x 30 minute lesson Rehearsals as needed
Elementary Curriculum
Guided by the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS)
English Language Arts (ELA), math, social studies, science, health, physical education, art, music, and media.
In English Language Arts, components include:
• Reading – Foundational skills, vocabulary development, comprehension, genre balance, balance of instructional level and text complexity;
• Writing – Writer’s Workshop: includes personal narrative, opinion writing, and informational writing;
• Speaking /Listening – speaking in front of groups, formally and informally; listening to speakers, listening for comprehension.
Curriculum, cont.
Mathematics – Fewer topics, greater depth, application in real world
problems, fluency, base ten number system.
(Math In Focus; NYS modules)
Social Studies, Science and Health – interdisciplinary/integrated
(NYS Social Studies Framework; Science ESP kits; Project Lead the
Way (PLTW) Robotics; K-5 Niskayuna health curriculum)
Assisting Students in Meeting Expectations
Student Support Teams (SST)
Members: Principal, psychologist, AIS and special education
teachers, speech teacher, classroom teachers
Purpose: A collaborative forum to problem solve for individual
students experiencing difficulties academically, socially or behaviorally
Intervention plans are put into place and then revisited after a period of
Academic Intervention Service (AIS)
Goal of the Program:
Provide remediation - strategy and skilldevelopment - for students approaching grade level expectations and standards in reading and math.
Program Delivery:
A tiered system using pull out or push in models. Size of group and duration of instruction dependent on student need.Identification Process:
All students are reviewed using our current AIS criteria New York State Test results
District Assessments: NWEA-Measures of Academic Progress, Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment, classroom assessments (ex- math unit tests) and other common classroom assessments
Special Education
Continuum of services: consultant teacher services, resource room,
special class, self-contained programs
Self-contained district programs:
K-2 Skills
3-5 Skills
Integrated Management Needs (IMN) K-2
IMN 3-5
Related services: speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy
Staffing (teachers and teacher assistants (TAs) based on student IEP
English Language Learners (ELL/ESL)
Total number of elementary students receiving ESL services: 68 Total number of languages spoken by students: 20
Goal of the Program: Build English Language Proficiency- pass New York State English
as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
Program Delivery: Pull out or push in instruction, includes some multi-age/grade groups.
Minutes per week range from 180-360 depending on level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Identification Process:
New York State mandates English Language instruction for students identified as not
proficient in speaking, listening and writing.
New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners( NYSITELL) New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
Elementary District Staffing Numbers
Classroom Teachers 76 Accelerated Math 1 Special Education 14.2 AIS 10.5 ESL 3.6 Speech 5 Occupational Therapist 1.8 (.8 BOCES) Physical Therapist 1.6 (.6 BOCES) Physical Education 6 Art 3.04 General Music Instrumental 3.425 3.3 Librarian 4.8 Computer Lab TA 5 Teaching Assistants 47* Clerical Assistants 20* Nurse 5 Main Secretary 5 Head Custodians 5 Counselor 1 Social Worker 1 Psychologist 2.8 Principal 5* Number of individuals- hours range from 3 - 6 hours per day
Technology Resources
Classroom Level:
•Promethean Boards
•Document Cameras
Building Level
•Computer lab
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Laptop cart/iPad Cart
Online Resources for Students
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IXL (gr. K-5) math, RazKids (gr. K-2), Math Textbooks,
library databases
Student and Family Support Services
K- 5 School Counselor: 1 day per week
whole class teaching
small group counseling/supports (e.g. banana splits)
individual short term (one to two sessions) meetings with
possible referrals for additional out of school support
K-5 School Social Worker: 1 day per week
student and family support
school liaison with outside support agencies
K-5 School Psychologists : 2.5 days per week
(approx.) Member or facilitator of Student Support Team
supports IEP referrals, testing and monitoring process provides group or individual counseling based on IEP
Health and Safety
School Nurse
• Supports children’s medical safety plans
• Provides whole school training and safety protocols
• Provides individual support and recommendations for children’s medical concerns that present at school
Clerical Assistants (CA) and Teaching Assistants
(TA)
Supervise and maintain a safe and positive environment in the
cafeteria and on the playground
Head Custodian
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