Curriculum Development

CREATIVITY * HIGH EXPECTATIONS * COMMITMENT * COLLABORATION

NJ GEAR UP Curriculum Development Initiative

The NJ GEAR UP State Project will focus on applying the Common Core Standards and effective instructional strategies in precollege education to support the academic needs of 6th-12th grade students.

NJ GEAR UP Curriculum Development Team:

• GEAR UP Directors from partner institutions

• GEAR UP Curriculum Specialists

• GEAR UP Teachers

• GEAR UP Program Coordinators

• State Coordinator

• Other (s) as deemed by the program director (i.e. counselor, teacher)

Regional Training Sessions

Attendees: All NJ GEAR UP Precollege Teachers,

Counselors, GEAR UP Directors, and Coordinators

Teachers will earn professional development hours

Southern Region: ACCC, CCC, MCCC, Rowan

June 1 @ Rowan, 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Rowan University-Glassboro Campus

201 Mullica Hill Road

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan Hall-Auditorium

*Please note: Training will be held at the Glassboro Campus-Main Campus

Northern Region: PCCC, NJCU, NJIT

June 8 @ NJIT, 9:30 am- 3:30 pm

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University Heights

Newark, New Jersey

Kupfrian Hall, Room 211

Summer Program Observations

July -August 2013: Dates to be determined.

Questions?

Edmodo-GEAR UP PLC (group code q9ae8t)

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the

NJ GEAR UP Curriculum Development Initiative, please contact

Kilpatry Cuesta at kilpatry.cuesta@njhe.state.nj.us or

(609) 292-6190 or Dr. Joy Barnes-Johnson at drjoybjohnson@gmail.com or (215) 207-STEP

Best Practices/Program Resources

KhanAcademy-free learning tool for students

Common Core Standards

PAARC Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for

College and Career

NJ Department of Education:

CCSS/PAARC and Model Curriculum Powerpoint

Annenberg Learner

Achieve College and Career Readiness

Developing and Maintaining an Effective Mentoring Program

Statewide Training Sessions:

Attendees: All NJ GEAR UP Directors, curriculum specialists, and coordinators

September 13, 2012:

NJ Higher Education, Rm 220, 10:00 a.m.

NJ GEAR UP Curriculum Development Goals

October 18, 2012:

NJ Higher Education, Room 221, 9:30-3:30 p.m.

Creating a Culture of Excellence

December 13, 2012: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Mercer County Community College-Conference Center

West Windsor Campus
1200 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Academic Year Program Visits:

November 3, 2012: Rowan University
November 17, 2012: New Jersey City University
December 1, 2012: Cumberland County College
December 8, 2012: New Jersey Institute of Technology
December 15, 2012: Atlantic Cape Community College
January 13, 2013: Mercer County Community College
January 13, 2013: Passaic County Community College