Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Danielle DeLorenzo
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
2 Old Field Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Phone: 631-754-5320 ext. 6325
[email protected]
General Information
Welcome to the Office of Curriculum and Instruction! The Mission of the Harborfields Central School District is to provide an innovative and collaborative learning environment where all students are empowered to realize their unique potential while striving for academic excellence. We aim to prepare students for their future and to equip each child with the essential tools needed to become respectful, responsible, resilient, empathetic, self-assured adults. Harborfields is committed to developing life-long learners with the intellectual, social and emotional skills necessary to achieve success as active citizens within their local community and in an ever-changing diverse global society.
As a district, we have endeavored to utilize best practices in professional learning to enhance instruction and curriculum. By offering a wide array of learning opportunities, programs and courses, we have ensured opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, collaboration and creativity as part of their school experience and provided for effective use of technology and real-world application of knowledge and skills. At the same time, the district has expanded SEL initiatives to build social/emotional resilience in students by developing school-based programs and incorporating social and emotional development into the educational curriculum. Finally, we have strived to foster communication with and participation of all constituents of the school and larger community. Our district is fortunate in having talented and dedicated professional staff that is committed to our Vision Statement: Each Child. Each Day. One Harborfields Family.
District Software
All software used in the District, both free and subscription based, are vetted for compliance with New York State Education Law 2-d, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and the Children's Internet Protection Act. Our Supplemental Information page provides a "living" list of software that is updated regularly. Additional information such as each company's privacy policy and other documents are provided to further explain the protection of student and staff data.
Homeschooling
If you are planning to Home Instruct your child, please read the NYSED Part 100.10 Home Instruction Regulations. Parents who wish to Home School their child should submit a letter of intent to Dr. Danielle DeLorenzo by email or mail to the address above. We request that the Home Schooling “Letter of Intent” for the coming school year be submitted by July 1st and the “Individualized Home Instruction Plan” (IHIP) be submitted by August 15th. Letters of Intent are requested by July 1st, however, they are accepted at any time throughout the year. Once submitted, we will notify you via email that we have received your Letter of Intent. Confirmation and approval of Individual Home Instruction Plans (IHIPs) will also be completed via email. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction.
Homeschooling IHIP Requirements Summary
Quarterly Reports Template
NYSED Parent Dashboard
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for all students and expands measures of school accountability and student success. This new dashboard will provide parents with information about their child’s school. The Parent Dashboard is now available in addition to the New York State School Report Card on NYSED’s public data site. The Parent Dashboard offers information on all public schools including charter schools.
Right to Know Letters
HHS Letters
OMS Letters