Staff of the Global Institute for Maximizing Potential, Inc. have been working with schools around the world for over 20 years to deliver data driven differentiated instruction using research tested strategies that improve student achievement on NJDE and norm referenced tests. The last 8 years, services have focused on the needs of NJ schools.
Assessment:
Mathematics, grades 2-12
Ongoing Benchmark Assessment Aligned With NJCCCS
Online browser based assessments on NJCCCS in mathematics for grades 3 through 11.
Weekly paper and pencil math quizzes aligned with NCCCS
Writing , grades 2-12
Criterion referenced benchmark assessments
Customized reporting and feedback
Reports
Provide criterion referenced data by school, grade level, class, individual student
Offer specific instructional recommendations for using data to differentiate instruction
Professional Development To Establish An Effective Learning Community
Topics Include:
Data driven decision-making
Standards based differentiation
Authentic , developmentally appropriate constructivist instructional and assessment strategies
Advanced critical thinking, emotional development and decision-making
Curriculum mapping aligned with standards and students’ data identified needs
Accommodating students’ learning styles
Improving effective peer learning
Authentic Discipline
Maximizing the achievement of special education and gifted students
High Quality Professional Development Services include:
Workshops
Seminars
Grade level meetings
In-class support to implement data driven differentiation
Walk-throughs to assess and support implementation
Support for supervisors
Alignment With Standards And Student Outcomes:
Curriculum
Staffing
All School Resources
Technical Assistance And Consulting:
Strategic Planning
Customized School Improvement Services
Needs Assessments and On Site Support Services
Support for leadership and supervisors to implement improvement strategies.
Supplemental Materials Aligned With NJCCCS
In mathematics grades 3-8
Constructivist reading and writing materials, gr. PK-12