Director of Curriculum and Learning
Gary Kiltz
(262)250-3204
kiltgar@sdmfschools.org
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Thompson
(262)255-8464
thommic@sdmfschools.org
- Teaching emphasizes what teachers do -
The true measure of a good teacher is how well and how deeply the students learn. Teaching is measured on learning, not on ground covered. Teachers need to be learners of the subject and the effectiveness of their teaching. - Learning emphasizes what students know and are able to do successfully
- Assessment emphasizes how students can show they know -
Assessment results drive curriculum and instruction.
CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS
In this section, you will be able to find some of the latest news related to learning, curriculum,
instruction, and professional development in the School District of Menomonee Falls.
Gifted and Talented Workshop for Parents-November 7th at West Allis Hale High School (6:30-8:00)
See the attached flyer for information about the presentation, "Supporting your gifted adolescent at
school and home."
District Strategic Plan Review
On August 9th, the School Board and district leadership participated in a review session to
monitor the progress of the district strategic plan. The attached document outlines the core
priorities and next steps.
Opening Inservice Sessions
On August 29 and 30, the teachers started the school year by participating in several professional
development workshops. Sessions included valuable information on standards-based report
cards at the elementary level, continued implementation of the Response to Intervention model,
and development of a universal understanding of the importance of common assessments in the
district.
School and Teacher Accountability
The state of Wisconsin is implementing several new measures to hold districts accountable to
student learning. See the attached document to look at the details of the school and teacher
accountability plan proposed by the state.
Reading Recovery in Menomonee Falls
The School District of Menomonee Falls reviews curriculum on an annual basis. The purpose of the review is to meet the state requirement of curriculum renewal, and to guide the development of the district Strategic Plan. The Curriculum Renewal and Design Plan provides a five step cyclical and systematic process to study existing curriculum areas and programs relative to internal and external standards. The link below shows the developmental phase for each curriculum department.
The Curriculum and Instruction PDSA is a tool for continuous improvement processes that establish goals for curriculum development within each department. The plan details data, how goals will be accomplished, and action steps for each task.
Design Plan PDSA DocumentSDMF Curriculum Alignment 2011-13:
The Curriculum Alignment-Planning and Development table details 2011-13 work processes around the new State of Wisconsin Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics K-12. The link below details the core curricular area, goals, timeframes and outcomes.
SDMF Common Core Curriculum Alignment PlanSDMF Standards and Assessment Alignment Flowchart:
The SDMF Standards and Assessment Alignment Flowchart illustrates the work the C&I Division has engaged in to ensure School District of Menomonee Falls staff and students will be ready for the new state test beginning in 2014. Details of the process include curriculum development, unit design, common assessment development, intervention strategies and progress monitoring to ensure all students are successful.
SDMF Standards and Assessment Alignment Flowchart
Online Learning Implementation Plan 2010- 2014
The School District of Menomonee Falls is pleased to publish the following plan to ensure our students have additional educational opportunities through online courses. This plan, reflective of the districts strategic plan and 21st Century skill development, provides an opportunity for the school district to continue to meet the needs of diverse groups of students, while expanding opportunities for ALL students and providing teachers with new professional opportunities to teach online and blended instruction.
Online Learning Implementation Plan Internal Website.pdf
Homework
Homework Q & A's
Strategic Plan 2010-2014
Strategic Plan Review
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