My role as Benjamin Franklin’s School Curriculum Resource Teacher (CRT) is multi-faceted in order to support your child’s academic progress in meeting today’s standards, both district and state. I come to this role with over 25 years of teaching experience in Edison, with the last nine years at Ben Franklin. My main focus is to provide our students with the best possible education to ensure their academic success and to love learning.

My main responsibilities are:

·       Supporting teachers in providing the most effective teaching strategies through coaching, modeling lessons and conducting Professional Development sessions as well as ensuring they have all the necessary materials.

·       Assisting teachers in a variety of means as they administer assessments.

·       Analyzing data with teachers and staff so they may plan their lessons to fit the needs of all of their learners.

·       Ensuring that our students have access to the online resources that enhance their academic progress:                    

             http://www–k6.thinkcentral.com                Access to Journeys resources for K-5 students

          www.pearsonsuccessnet.com                   Math student edition/other resources Gr. 1-5

          http://www.eduplace.com/eservices        Science textbook for Grades 3-5

          www.raz-kids.com                                        Interactive reading for students in Grades K-3

          www.studyisland.com                                 NJASK test prep for students in Grades 3-5

Ask your child’s teacher for more information on each of these sites.

Please feel free to contact me at 732-650-6006 if you have any questions about Edison’s curriculum, NJASK or any of our other assessments. You can also email your questions to patricia.norman@edison.k12.nj.us.