Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basics of the MCAS Student Growth Model?
Watch this informative web tutorial from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website to learn all about the basics of the Student Growth Model.
http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/growth/tutorial1.html
What is the Common Core State Standards Initiative?
Click the link below to access the Common Core State Standards Initiative webpage
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Welcome to the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. It's our goal to create a webpage with resources for families, students and staff. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions related to curriculum, instruction or assessment, please don't hesitate to call your child's school, my office at (978) 957-2617.
Thank you for visiting.
David S. Hill
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Flying High in Writing
Principal Laurie Fahey, Jacey Cripps (Grade 5), Teacher Tamara Hutchins
We are excited to acknowledge the creative writing talents of Englesby Elementary School fifth grade student Jacey Cripps. Jacey enhanced her skills in writing recently through the narrative craft unit of study through the Lucy Calkins units of study. This talented young writer learned the importance of dramatizing a scene to capture the unfolding experience on the page. Inspired and emulating the craft moves of award winning author Chris Van Allsburg, Jacey wrote this remarkable, fictional narrative entitled, “Isabelle, James and the Fireflies”. Jacey’s work now serves as a mentor text for her peers.
Congratulations Jacey!
Please click here to read Jacey's Essay
Isabelle, James and the Fireflies By: Jacey Cripps
Staff Contacts
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hill | Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment | (978) 957-2617 |
| Sabrina Curtis | Curriculum Office Secretary | (978)-957-2617 |
