Welcome to the Document Library.

On this page you will find resources for educators and parents.

Resources include Common Core Standards, topical Power Point presentations and informative articles on comprehension strategies.

As the Document Library is always expanding, please visit the site regularly.

Common Core Standards

• Arizona Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://www.azed.gov/azcommoncore
• Bill McCallum - Learning Progressions-Math Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://commoncoretools.me/category/progressions/
• Bloomfield Prioritized CCSS Grades 9-12 Math by Course
• Bloomfield Prioritized Math Standards Grades 9-12 - Algebra I - 2011
• Bloomfield Prioritized Math Standards Grades 9-12 - Algebra II - 2011
• Bloomfield Prioritized Math Standards Grades 9-12 - Geometry - 2011
• Colorado Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://www.cde.state.co.us/StandardsAndInstruction/SampleCurriculum-Samples.asp
• Connecticut's Common Core State Standards
  http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=322592
• ELA Grades 9-10 DistCorr Prioritized Highlighted 7-2011 and 9-2011
• ELA Grades 11-12 Dist Corr Prioritized Highlighted 7-2011 and 9-2011
• Georgia Common Core Curriculum Samples
  https://www.georgiastandards.org/common-core/Pages/default.aspx
• Math Gr 9-12 DistCorr Prioritize Highlighted 7-2011 and 9-2011
• Hawaii Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html
• Howard County Public Schools
  http://www.hcpss.org/academics/math/common%20core.shtml
• Indiana Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/curriculum/resources-implementing-indianas-common-core-standards
• New York Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/CommonCoreLibrary/default.htm
• Part I - Common Core State Standards: What are they All About?
• Part II - Common Core State Standards:  Key Features of English Language Arts
• Part III - Common Core State Standards: Examining What We Already Know About Elementary English Language Standards
  Rhode Island Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://www.ride.ri.gov/instruction/commoncore.aspx
• The Common Core Standards PowerPoint with Math
• Three Core Shifts to Deliver on the Promise of the Common Core State Standards in Literacy and Math
• Utah Common Core Curriculum Samples
  http://schools.utah.gov/CURR/Mathelem/Core-Curriculum.aspx
• What's in the Standards and What We Need to Teach

Instruction

• An Introduction to Slow Reading
• Bloomfield Public Schools Educational Technology Plan - Draft
• Brace Map
• Bridge Map
• Bubble Map
• Circle Map
• Closing in on Close Reading
• Chisel a Teaching Masterpiece
• DOK Question Stems
• Double Bubble Map
• Flow Map
• Guide to Creating Questions for Close Analytic Reading
• Haas' Cognitive Rigor Matrix and Curricular Examples
• Meeting the Needs of All Learners 
• Multi-Flow Map
• No More Excuses
• Opinion Checklist
• Questions and Answers on Comprehension Strategy Instruction
• Read it Again! It Makes a Difference
• Rubric for Opinion/Argument Writing
• School-Based Model for Struggling Readers
• Shared Responsibility for Literacy Acquisition
• Strategies for Independent Students:  Questions to Ask Yourself While Reading
• Struggling Does Not Mean Learning Disabled
• Sweeping Round Robin Reading Out of Your Classroom
• Tree Map
• Visualization - November 2011
  

Curriculum

• Core Changes
• Planning Curriculum to Meet the Common Core State Standards
• Common Core Video Clips

Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)

• CAPT Reading for Information Integration with DRP 2013
• DRP Answer Sheet 
• DRP Key Reading Strategies 3-5-12
• DRP Key Words
• DRP Levels (3) Grade Level Equivalents 2010-11
• DRP Posters
• DRP Powerpoint 2
• K-1 DRP Practice
• Kindergarten DRP Practice
• Modified Rally DRP Unit
• Signal Words Power Point
• Using DRP to Improve Vocabulary
• Visual DRP Strategies

Curriculum ReDesign Tools

• Bloomfield Prioritized CCSS Grades 9-12 Math by Course
  
• College Readiness Standards

• Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History, Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects

• Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

• CONCEPT MAP for CURRICULUM REDESIGN
  
• Curriculum Redesign Teams Agenda 5-10-12

• ELA General Item and Task Specifications

• Grade 4 ELA Performance Task - Sharks

• Grade 4 Math SBAC Performance Task - Grocery Store

• Graphic Organizer for INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
• Guide to Creating Questions for Close Analytic Reading
  

• Haas' Cognitive Rigor Matrix and Curricular Examples
  

• Informational Texts
  
• Laying the Foundation 6th Grade Mathematics Pretest
  
• Laying the Foundation 7th Grade Mathematics Pretest
  
• Laying the Foundation Algebra I Pretest
  
• Laying the Foundation Geometry Pretest
  
• Laying the Foundation Algebra II Pretest
  
• Lesson Plan Format
• Literary Texts
  
• Making Connections
  
• Mathematics Grade Level Considerations for Grades 3-5
• Mathematics Grade Level Considerations for Grades 6-8
• Mathematics Grade Level Considerations for High School
• Mathematics Item Review Considerations Training Module
• RCD Coaches PLC Talking Points 12-4-2012
• What is the Curriculum Development Process

Assessment

•  2011 CMT Press Release
•  2011 CAPT Press Release
• Connecticut Standards for Instructional Data Teams
• Connecticut Standards for School Data Teams
• Four Level Performance Index Calculator
• Three Level Performance Index Calculator
• Understanding the Standard DRP Unit Scores

Instructional Coaches PLC

• Being a Writer - Grade 3-6 Program Overview
• Bloomfield Rigorous Curriculum Design (RCD) Unit Development Guide 1.0
• Common Core Reading Chapter APE
• Qualitative Measures
• Text Complexity Analysis of A Separate Peace by John Knowles
• Text Complexity: Qualitative Measures Rubric - Informational Text
• Text Complexity: Qualitative Measures Rubric - Literary Text

Professional Learning

•  May 24, 2013   

• "Taking a Bite Out of Common Core"    
• The Common Core for State Standards PowerPoint with Math
• Mike Schmoker - FOCUS: First Things FIRST for the 21st Century
• Professional Development Agenda - May 24, 2013
• Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) 5-24-13

• November 6 2012
  • Bloomfield RCD Unit Development Guide
  • CFATM Alignment Frequency/Quality
  • Checklist MC and ER
  • Rigorous Curriculum Design DRAFT Gr 6 ELA
    
• August 2012
• New Teacher Academy
• August 28, 2012
• August 29, 2012 
• Behavior Management Workshop for Leisure Services
• BOE Presentation - Climate Survey Results 2011
• CAMS Presentation - September 2011
• Every Child, Every Day
• Guided Reading and the Common Core
• Implementing RTI: A Coaching Perspective on Tier Management
• Professional Development and Overview for August 2012

New Teachers

• 2010 Common Core of Teaching - Foundational Skills
• Agenda for New Teacher Academy 2012-13
• Bloomfield Public Schools Remote Access Portal
• Employee Self Service Overview (ESS)
• Four Strategies Support a Close Mentor Relationship
• Health Services Powerpoint 2012
• Introduction to Module 5
• Microsoft Office Home Use Benefit
• Navigating Support for Bloomfield Technology
• New Teacher Orientation Presentation Student Support Services 2012
• Professional Code of Conduct for Educators
• School Dude Instructions
• The Don'ts and Don'ts of Teaching

Climate

• 2010-11 School Climate and Satisfaction Survey Results
• 2011-12 School Climate and Satisfaction Survey Results

University-School District Partnerships

• Memorandum of Understanding 2013 University of Saint Joseph