Curriculum
Welcome to the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
On these pages you will find information and links regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the Barre Supervisory Union, as well as links to resources outside the SU on topics such as proficiency based learning and grading; continuous improvement planning; teacher goal-setting, evaluation & supervision; and communications.
There is so much going on with regards to education in Vermont these days that it's sometimes hard to keep track of everything. If you don't find what you're looking for on these pages, please don't hesitate to contact my office directly. Either I, or my assistant, Ashley Dunlea, will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Jacquelyn Ramsay Tolman, M.Ed., CAGS
Director, Curriculum Instruction and Assessment.
- Proficiency Based Learning
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Teacher Goal Setting, Supervision & Evaluation
- Grants, Links, and Other Useful Information
- BSU Curriculum Committee/Notes & Agendas
- Assessments
Proficiency Based Learning
Proficiency-Based Learning
As we continue to move towards a Proficiency-Based Learning model of teaching, we encourage you to explore and ask questions along the way.
The grading/scoring system under a proficiency based learning model is different than what you may be used to, so we encourage you to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions regarding their progress.
Great Schools Partnership
Continuous Improvement Planning
To learn more about our Continuous Improvement Planning efforts, I encourage you to take a look through the following study/report published by the VT Agency of Education.
Education Quality and Continuous Improvement Planning
Teacher Goal Setting, Supervision & Evaluation
Grants, Links, and Other Useful Information
BSU Curriculum Committee/Notes & Agendas
Assessments
Understanding Your Child's Report Card
With the implementation of proficiency-based learning and assessment, we are now assessing and scoring your child's work a little differently. To better understand these differences - and what they mean - you may find the below pamphlet helpful: