Strategic Plan

Strategies:

1.1.1    Differentiate instruction and provide immediate intervention and enrichment based on individual student needs.

1.1.2    Develop course-specific, common pacing guides and common formative and summative assessments to ensure academic standards are aligned.

1.1.3    Analyze formative and summative assessment data to monitor learning, growth, and determine areas for individual, group, school, and district improvement. 

1.1.4    Monitor student mastery of academic standards and expand use of standards-based grading.

1.1.5    Integrate Literacy Standards in all courses through explicit instruction, utilizing rigorous text, vocabulary, research, and evidence-based writing.

1.1.6    Embed Numeracy Concepts in coursework through cross content integration, application, and problem solving.

1.1.7    Implement rigorous, purposeful, technology-infused lessons that are aligned to digital literacy standards.

1.1.8    Increase opportunities for students to engage in complex thinking and problem solving in real-world situations.

1.1.9    Transition from technology consumption to technology production by increasing opportunities for students to utilize digital devices and technology resources to develop projects and proposals.

1.1.10    Increase opportunities for all students to become more career-minded and offer more career-focused coursework.

1.1.11    Clarify and define learning outcomes and criteria for success for students.

Strategies:

1.2.1  Enhance instruction through engaging strategies, relevant assignments, and differentiated learning activities within a digitally rich and positive learning environment.

1.2.2   Create an environment where every student is safe, free from bullying, and supported by positive relationships with school staff.

1.2.3   Create a culture of student ownership for learning where students take initiative, self-assess, and assume responsibility for their own learning and have a voice in the educational process.

1.2.4   Offer and promote a variety of elective courses, after school activities, and targeted experiences that enrich students' education and social experiences while supporting their talents and interests.

1.2.5   Foster a collaborative environment where students support one another academically and socially.

Strategies:

1.3.1   Promote sound decision making and essential life skills through character development, fitness, health, and community service programs.

1.3.2   Utilize community and business resources to offer unique learning opportunities.

1.3.3   Provide intervention programs to meet academic, social, and behavioral needs of all students.

1.3.4   Offer, promote, and increase opportunities for student leadership programs in all schools.

1.3.5   Promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

1.3.6   Approach diversity with mutual respect and sensitivity.

1.3.7   Develop and implement a comprehensive K-12 digital citizenship framework where students are equipped to take responsibility for their digital footprint.

 

Strategies:

2.1.1   Expect teacher ownership and collaboration in seeking high quality professional development that maximizes the potential of each individual employee.

2.1.2   Increase administrator, teacher, and support staff effectiveness by providing meaningful and ongoing performance feedback, building on strengths, and providing resources and training to address challenges.

2.1.3   Create professional learning communities to promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and a culture of openness to inquiry and change.

 

Strategies:

2.2.1   Conduct salary and benefits studies to prioritize funding needs.

2.2.2   Maintain a rigorous interview and diverse recruitment process for all positions.

2.2.3   Provide school-level structures and support such as mentoring and coaching.

2.2.4   Celebrate and recognize school, staff, and student successes.

2.2.5   Promote work-life balance and wellness in our employee community.

2.2.6   Develop meaningful opportunities for administrators and teachers to build leadership capacity and strong leadership teams.

Strategies:

3.1.1   Use a variety of tools and media to promote collaboration, involvement, and partnership in all schools.

3.1.2   Focus school and district communication efforts to create standardization for users between schools.

3.1.3   Develop a district communication plan that highlights accomplishments and promotes information exchange.

3.1.4   Strengthen formal district and school-level partnerships that support and enrich educational programs.

3.1.5   Create a coordinated, privacy-conscious communication policy that leverages social media to maximize stakeholder reach.

3.1.6   Provide a wide variety of parent education opportunities - pre-K through post-secondary.

3.1.7   Instill with all stakeholders an intense, relentless, and constant culture of excellence that leverages our brand in everything we do.

3.1.8   Communicate district goals and accomplishments in publications directed at specific stakeholder groups.

Strategies:

3.2.1   Facilitate professional development opportunities for front-office staff in support of a family-friendly culture in all schools

3.2.2   Cultivate a school climate where parents feel encouraged to share ideas, express concerns, and ask questions

3.2.3   Develop a plan that seeks collaboration with parents, provides home support, embraces diversity, creates leadership roles, and highlights volunteer opportunities.