To define the competencies, habits of mind, and dispositions all Eastchester students graduate with, aligning curriculum, culture, and experiences across K–12.

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Communication & Voice

• Empathy, Wellness & Self-Knowing (RULER aligned)
• Civic Engagement & Community Leadership
• Creative Thinking & Innovation
• Global Awareness & Cultural Competency
• Executive Functioning & Self-Management
• Integrity, Purpose & Ethical Decision-Making

Purpose

To broaden recognition beyond Regents exams to highlight civic engagement, wellness, leadership, arts, STEM, and community impact.

Potential Seals

• Seal of Civic Readiness (NYSED)

• Seal of Biliteracy

• AP Capstone + district experiences

A modern catalog that aligns coursework in alignment with POG and emerging student pathways.

Key Additions

• Expanded AP offerings earlier (AP Seminar in Grade 10, AP Research in Grade 11)

• Updated science pathways (Earth Science, Living Environment sequencing)

• Math pathways (Algebra I in Grade 8 access expansion)

Chairs become stewards of curriculum coherence, coaching, and data cycles.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum mapping aligned 

• Facilitate unit review cycles using IDE/LATIC processes

• Support teacher coaching (walkthroughs, lesson studies, PLCs)
• Oversee course proposals for catalog
• Facilitate data cycles (Regents, common assessments, Panorama)
• Mentor new teachers
• Liaison with district PD (RULER, MTSS, literacy, SEL)
• Create Department Annual Reports

Deepening our work on block scheduling, unit design, engagement, and rigor.

Key Priorities

• Coherent unit design across departments

• Development of “Anchor Lessons” that exemplify POG elements

• Support for AP alignment and vertical articulation
• Incorporation of RULER/SEL into academic classes
• Feedback cycles
• Structures for student collaboration and authentic tasks
• AI@Iona

Shift: move beyond the old 4+1 model → earlier and clearer expectations.

Priorities

• Transparent “Regents timeline” for families starting Grade 6

• Updated expectations for what fulfills the 4+1

• Examination of alternative performance-based pathways (Civics, CTE, Arts)

• Vertical alignment to support early algebra access

• Increased Algebra and Earth Science readiness through curriculum mapping

Goals

• Introduce AP Seminar in Grade 10 for academically ready students
• Ensure AP Research is a capstone option in Grade 11–12
• Increase enrollment in STEM AP courses
• Maintain equity by eliminating unnecessary gatekeeping

A signature program building toward a senior-year project aligned with POG.

Requirements

• AP Capstone 
• Independent Research Project (under faculty mentor)
• Civic Seal (community project + reflective portfolio)
• Senior Symposium
• Portfolio demonstrating POG competencies

Graduation Pathways

• Research

• Civic & Service
• Global Studies
• Health & Wellness
• Arts & Media

Math Pathways

• Clear criteria for Grade 7/8 acceleration

• Supports for students entering Algebra I earlier

Science Pathways

• Re-evaluate Earth Science: Earlier exposure to skills in Grade 6–8, Stronger lab readiness

• Possible double-science pathways for STEM-heavy students

Humanities Pathways

• Rise of civic coursework
• Honors/Accelerated ELA-MS alignment
• Cross-disciplinary experiences

To create a consistent, developmentally appropriate system supporting belonging, SEL, executive functioning, and postsecondary planning.

Core Components

• RULER integration

• Executive Functioning Curriculum 

• Digital Wellness / Attention Economy
• Academic planning & study strategies
• Identity, purpose & voice modules
• College & career readiness touchpoints
• Capstone preparation