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Curriculum & Instruction
At Bound Brook School District, we promote the academic growth of every student, as well as their physical, mental, and social wellbeing: a philosophy we refer to as ‘The Whole Child.’ Our curriculum and rigorous courses help students prepare for college and technical careers in the future.
Parents can access the district’s Rubicon Atlas website to view curriculum information for all grade levels and courses.
Links
- District Assesment Calendar Communication
- Spring 2026 Testing Letter and Schedule for Grades 3 - 11
- Notificación y Calendario de Evaluaciones de Primavera 2026 para los Grados 3 a 11 – Español
- Fall 2026 - 2027 Virtual Plan
- Health and PE Letter
- 2026 Summer Learning Assignments
Contact
- Robyn Griffin
Chief Academic Officer
- Natasha Castiblanco
Confidential Secretary to Chief Academic Officer
Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department Contacts
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Robyn Griffin
Chief Academic Officer
Natasha Castiblanco
Confidential Secretary to Chief Academic Officer
Claudia Heisterman
Director of Bilingual Education, ESL & World Languages
William David Ross
Director of Data, Planning, Research, & Evaluation
CTE / Computer Science / Business, Grades 7–12
Jeff Steele
Athletic Director
Physical Education & Health
Brittany Nilsen
Supervisor of Early Childhood / PK–1
Erika Clarke-Derevjanik
Supervisor of English Language Arts & Social Studies, Grades 2–6
Geanna Trelease
Supervisor of Mathematics, Grades K–5
Eric Schmidt
Supervisor of English Language Arts & Social Studies, Grades 7–12
Jill Talewsky
Supervisor of Mathematics & Science, Grades 7–12
Meri Petkovska
Supervisor of Bilingual Education, ESL & World Languages
Nadia Leunig
Coordinator of Visual & Performing Arts
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – Title I, II, III
The Every Student Succeeds Act, signed into law on December 10, 2015, makes sure public schools provide a quality education for all children.
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Part of this program is intended to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assessments.
- Title 1 Parent Compact English
- Title 1 Parent Compact Spanish
- Title 1 Parents Right to Know English
- Title 1 Parents Right to Know Spanish
- Title 1 Military Opt Out LEA Notification Letter English
- Title 1 Military Opt Out LEA Notification Letter Spanish
- District Policy 2415.04 – TITLE I – DISTRICT–WIDE PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT (M) English
- District Policy 2415.04 – TITLE I – DISTRICT–WIDE PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT (M) Spanish
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This program increases student achievement by elevating teacher and principal quality through recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies.
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This program assists school districts in teaching English to limited English proficient students and in helping these students meet the same challenging state standards required of all students.
Contact:
- Claudia Heisterman
Director of Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, and World Language
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Our Gifted and Talented Program exists to challenge gifted learners so they may fully utilize their abilities to achieve at the highest possible level. Students who qualify for gifted and talented services will receive an enhanced academic program through an acceleration and/or enrichment model.
- Acceleration – Students in an acceleration model will be presented material at a faster pace, enabling them to progress more quickly through the curriculum and engage in more challenging material.
- Enrichment – Students in an enrichment model will receive opportunities to expand learning and deepen understanding through more challenging learning tasks that expand upon the general curriculum.
See the links below for more details about the program and for additional resources and information regarding supporting gifted students:
Gifted and Talented New Jersey Student Learning Standards
New Jersey Association for Gifted Children
National Association for Gifted Children
Appeals Process for Gifted and Talented Program
Proceso de Apelaciones para Estudiantes Dotados y Talentosos
Gifted and Talented Handbook 2026-2027
Manual del Programa para Estudiantes Dotados y Talentosos de BBSD 2026-2027