MISSION STATEMENT:
The Totowa Board of Education and its' staff is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education, relative to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, in the areas of academics, the visual and performing arts, athletics, social/emotional growth, and workplace readiness for success in life.
Totowa School District Board of Education:
Heather Antonucci - President: heather.antonucci@totowa.k12.nj.us
Julie Alesandrelli- Vice President: julie.alesandrelli@totowa.k12.nj.us
Gary Bierach: gary.bierach@totowa.k12.nj.us
Rose Marie Carr: rosemarie.carr@totowa.k12.nj.us
Gregory La Rose: greg.larose@totowa.k12.nj.us
Eduardo Perez: eduardo.perez@totowa.k12.nj.us
Joanna Panepinto: joanna.panepinto@totowa.k12.nj.us
Joseph Parlegreco: joseph.parlegreco@totowa.k12.nj.us
Nicholas Vancheri: nick.vancheri@totowa.k12.nj.us
GOALS:
1. Foster a culture of effective leadership that promotes high-quality instruction and equitable learning opportunities for all students.
• Utilize research-supported teaching methods across all grade levels to enhance instructional effectiveness.
• Regularly analyze student achievement data to inform instructional practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and communicate high standards and goals for student learning, focusing on instructional enhancement to elevate academic outcomes.
• Maintain a robust system of accountability to ensure that student learning objectives are met consistently.
• Empower teachers to cultivate a student-centered, problem-based learning atmosphere that encourages active student engagement.
• Actively identify and remediate disparities in student achievement, engagement, and discipline to ensure equitable access to educational resources.
• Provide individualized academic, social-emotional, and behavioral supports that meet the diverse needs of every student.
2. Promote the well-being and mental health of all students by implementing comprehensive support services, encouraging physical activity, and creating a nurturing environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of the school community.
• To implement age-appropriate social-emotional learning programs across all grade levels.
• To promote a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion at both schools.
• To ensure schools are physically and emotionally safe spaces for all students and staff.
• To promote character development, social relationships, and good citizenship, and foster a positive learning environment that benefits the entire school community.
3. To create a culture of lifelong learning by building the capacity of teachers to develop and support authentic, real-world lessons and assessments aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Organize regular professional development for teachers focused on innovative teaching strategies and the integration of real-world applications in lesson planning.
• Facilitate monthly collaborative planning meetings where teachers can share resources, ideas, and best practices for developing lessons that align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Train teachers on techniques to engage students in real-world problem-solving and critical thinking through project-based learning and inquiry-based assessments.
• Implement a system where teachers can receive constructive feedback on their lesson plans and assessments, encouraging ongoing reflection and improvement.
• Encourage the development of assessments that prioritize student interests and experiences, ensuring they align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards while engaging learners in meaningful ways.
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