D205 Resources

Note: As noted in the email on March 25 from Kara Caforio, President of the Board of Education, "The business of the Board will continue, but any new initiatives or changes of significance (such as the recently presented REACH proposal) have been paused until our next leader is established and additional community engagement can take place."

In May of 2020, the Board of Education (BOE) was presented with the findings of an analysis of the current D205 REACH Program. See that presentation here.

On March 16, 2021, the BOE was presented with the Gifted Program Analysis Reorganization Proposal, which proposes changes to the REACH program. On April 13, 2021 the BOE will be asked to vote to approve this recommendation. Please see the following links for more information:

• BOE Meeting Agenda
• BOE Meeting Video - REACH presentation starts at approx 1:10
• Gifted Memo
• Gifted Instruction Analysis and Recommendation Presentation
• Change Management Protocol and Guiding Questions - Gifted Instruction

You can find more information on the D205 REACH (Gifted & Talented) webpage.

IDENTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT OF GIFTED STUDENTS

In District 205, students are identified for gifted services based on a combination of assessments such as MAP performance, ability assessments, and teacher observations.  For a detailed overview of identification and placement of students (including rubrics, test dates and appeals details) visit the District 205 REACH website.

D205 Mathematics Resource for Parents 

Are you looking to learn more about the District’s new math curriculum and our Eureka Math resource? There is a new website, click here, dedicated to providing math information for D205 parents. A number of linked resources, including the critical areas at each grade level, unit titles, videos and guides are posted.

As always, questions regarding your child's curriculum or experience should first be directed to your child's teacher.

This is an excellent resources for parents to learn about the math curriculum from Kindergarten through College Algebra.  

The information is divided by the following:

• By grade tab (Kindergarten through 8th grade, geometry, pre algebra, advanced algebra and trigonometry, and college algebra 
• Lists grade level specific critical areas of focus
• Lists the different modules by grade
• Provides parent resources to help your child with math 

Khan Academy: If parents are looking to assist their child at home they can use their students MAP scores on Khan academy for recommended practice resources.  Khan academy  click HERE.

An 8th Grade Parents: MATH Information Meeting took place on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

An overview of the York pathway was shared from District 205 Director of STEM Education, Dave Beedy and York HS Math Department Chair, Erik Westerberg.  You can review the slides from the meeting here and see the Zoom meeting chat here.

Also, here are some district resources you can access: York math pathway chart, Incoming Freshmen Info (incl. PSAT), and York Math Course Offerings. 

CogAT Scores are released for current 2^nd graders and 5^th graders.

Parents can use their child’s CogAt score profiles to help differentiate instruction.

www.hmhco.com/cogat/cogatprofile 

Special note, this is generally the schedule. Please see the D205 website for the most up-to-date information. In addition, this is not necessarily a future predictor. It is provided simply as a reference and guide for what may take place in future years. Updates to the table below will occur when/if they happen.

NEW – Updated 2/26/2020

REACH curriculum focuses on English and Math studies. REACH English focuses on either enrichment, extension of skills or above grade level studies.  Math is focused on above grade level studies and also includes enrichment.  For more details on the REACH curriculum, visit the District 205 REACH website. 

Recent 2019-2020 School Year presentations &/or available links: 

• AP or ACP? PTSA 2019 - presented by Ryan Doherty
• Getting started at York (2018-19)
• 8th Grade Course Selection Meeting with Counselors (2019-20) - Screencastify
• Thrive205 D205 Wellness Partnership

Past presentations &/or links you and your student may find helpful:

Freshman Readiness Program, ProgramPDF, Study SkillsPDF and Executive Functioning