Civil Municipal - Mar 2024

“We are lucky enough to have an organization like the Hoboken Public Ed Foundation (HPEF), who has heard us and vetted our thinking around what we intended to do in the content area of literacy. Because of their support, we have trained 100% of our K-2 teachers, 3rd through 8th Grade Leads, and Special Education Teachers in the Orton Gillingham protocol throughout the district,” she says, noting that this encompasses professional development, coaching, and the provision of necessary materials. “What we have found is that there is a lot of thought that goes into new applications and newmodalities at the classroom level. However, if we do not provide the resources, materials and the professional development, then those applications will not have the impact that we are seeking. We have seen such an amazing trajectory of student achievement progress.We are now a leader in Hudson County and outperforming New Jersey averages.” Johnson says the district takes a similar approach to mathematics, with a focus on discovery-based and 1-855-OK-HOPES www.hopes.org Empowering People, Strengthening Communities, and Inspiring Innovation 264 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03