The River Vale Schools joined forces in a Professional Learning Committee, or PLC, focused explicitly on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. This group of educators from various grade levels and subject areas represents all three schools, as well as all levels of administration. The CIA Committee, as it is commonly referred to, was created to develop a heightened sense of common purpose and a culture of collaboration across grade levels and subjects and between faculty and administration. The committee will be focusing on ways to increase rigor in the curriculum, instructional practices, and assessments, as well as integrating essential 21st Century Skills such as collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving into every class across the district.