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Core Curriculum Content Standards -- The place to find out what the state of New Jersey wants our kids to know.
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/cccs/
Outline of New Jersey state requirements in special education, including
info on special ed, limited English proficiency, and gifted and talented
programs. Includes links to specific state documents on these subjects.
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/parents/special.htm
Morris School District Educational/Curriculum Policies
http://www.morrisschooldistrict.org/content/policies/pol_educational.html
Everyday Math -- Math is taught at Sussex Avenue School using the Everyday Math curriculum developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. If you've ever had a question about your child's math homework or wondered how you can help him or her in math, the Everyday Math web site is the place to go. Resources include FAQ's (answers to frequently asked questions), a glossary, background information on the research that produced this curriculum, sample math games, and much more.
http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/
Harcourt -- Literacy Program
http://www.harcourt.com/
Other Relevant Information:
NJ ASK Tests and Sample Tests -- The New Jersey Department of Education provides valuable information about the NJ ASK test, including sample tests that give parents a clear idea of the questions their children will be answering when test week arrives.
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/assessment/es/
New Jersey Department of Education "School Report Cards" -- including
standardized test results, school descriptions, etc.
http://education.state.nj.us/rc/index.html
Other information from the state Department of Education of interest to parents
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/parents/
Federal No Child Left Behind site
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml?src=pb
Morris Educational Foundation -- The Morris Educational Foundation funds enrichment programs and other projects that enhance the quality of education and expand educational opportunities for students in the district. At their web site, you can find out how to make a contribution and learn about Foundation-funded programs such as the The Organ Wise Guys/Take 10! School Intervention Project. This award-winning program, which teaches healthy habits to battle childhood obesity, was offered to all Sussex Avenue 5th graders.
http://www.morrisedfoundation.org
Education Week, "American education's national newspaper of record"
http://www.edweek.org/ew/index.html