Curriculum & Instruction

 

Contact: Kristen Foss
Email: kristen.foss@osnaburglocal.org
Phone: 330-488-1609

In Osnaburg Local School District, students are our first priority. Our purpose in the curriculum department is to create a learning environment that:

  • helps all students meet or exceed state standards

  • provides responsive and appropriate intervention

  • promotes student leadership

  • encourages meaningful parent and community involvement

  • provides real world learning experiences

  • respects individual and cultural differences

  • provides a rigorous student-centered curriculum

Although the State of Ohio Academic Content Standards serve as the foundational basis for the curriculum, we strive to deepen student understanding by incorporating content and skills that best prepare students for the 21st century.  The following link highlights the skills your child should know and be able to do at each grade level. Parents Guide to Student Success


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead

Standards

  • Ohio completed transition to new standards
  • Refer to as: "OH's Learning Standards"
  • State tests aligned to these standards

Assessments

  • AIR is platform for all state testing this year
  • Math & ELA shorter than previous year
  • One testing window

Online Testing Dates

  • Aug 19- Nov 1     KRA
  • Nov 30- Dec 11   Grade 3 ELA
  • Mar 7- 11               OGT
  • Mar 14-18             Make-Up OGT
  • Apr 4-22                ELA
  • Apr 18- May 6     Math, Science, Social Studies

Content Areas

Two of Stark County’s major goals are collaboration and staff development. Both of these are addressed and achieved through the work of the Educational Service Center. The work is based on a vision of “Honoring the Wisdom of the Teacher,” in which teachers are seen as the key link in improving student achievement. Components of the vision are teacher as leader, teacher as a source and facilitator of change, teacher as reflective practitioner, and teacher as a member of an on-going professional learning community. This vision is implemented through structures called Program Management Teams, where Lead Teachers, and Professional Learning Communities exist across the school districts of Stark County.

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Differentiation

Resources