2013-2014 District Improvement Plan
PHASE 1: Instructional Core
Strategic Goal | Actions/Timelines for Phase I | Benchmarks/Products | Personnel Responsible |
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All Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Initiatives. Develop a steering committee to guide Instructional Core Improvement Initiatives. |
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Asst. Supt for Learning Members of LC 6-12 Curriculum Leaders Math and ELA Curriculum Specialists Curriculum Coaches Special Educators |
Curriculum To develop a process for regular review and updating of curriculum documents, and unit and lesson plans based on student assessment data. |
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ICLT |
To complete the documentation of the curriculum with PK-12 and horizontal articulation, clearly identified, standards-based mastery objectives aligned with the Common Core and a focus on knowledge, skills and abilities students will need to be successful in the 21st Century. |
Mathematics-Elementary Complete the K-5 Instructional Elements by January of 2014. Select appropriate materials to implement K-5 Math Curriculum by January of 2014. Mathematics 6-12
ELA Elementary Write a Draft K-5 ELA Curriculum Document by Complete the Common Core integration and mapping of the ELA Curriculum. Undertake a comprehensive review of HWRHS Course Offerings and Graduation Requirements. |
Mathematics-Elementary
Mathematics 6-12
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ICLT |
Instruction To develop a system that allows teachers to use the results of student assessment data to tailor their instruction to the needs of their learners. |
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ICLT |
To develop a common model of standards-based instruction for the District that incorporates current research regarding student learning and the results of student assessment data. |
(Phase II) Establish opportunities for the sharing of instructional expertise. |
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ICLT |
Safty Net To develop a District Curriculum Accommodation Plan that clearly articulates the research-based instructional practices that will be implemented to assist all learners throughout the District. |
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ICLT |
To review the student pre-referral process and to develop a tiered system of supports to address the needs of at-risk learners and students with identified special needs |
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ICLT |
PHASE I: Human Resource Development
Faculty To establish an annual robust professional development program based on the creation of professional learning teams, who through the analysis of student assessment data, define and solve problems of instructional practice. |
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Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Leadership Council |
Evaluation system To fully integrate the new Educator Evaluation System as a means for educators to document successes in the use of data to improve student learning. |
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Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Leadership Council Director of Human Resources HWREA Leadership |
Administration To provide leadership team meetings and retreats that support the work of the district and develop the leadership capacity of the team to guide a school improvement program rooted in the use of data to guide decisions. |
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District Leadership Team |
PHASE I: Organizational Development
Strategic Planning
Strategic Initiative | Actions/Timelines for Phase I | Benchmarks | Personnel Responsible |
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To complete the preparation of a Strategic Plan including, the development of processes for the accomplishment of the goals laid out in the plan, and the review and the revision of this Plan. |
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Superintendent Leadership Team |
To develop a comprehensive Technology Plan that improves the efficiency of district systems and procedures in the collection, organization, and dissemination of data. |
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Director of Technology, Assistant Superintendent for Learning |
To develop comprehensive long and short range plans for school facilities and a preventative maintenance plan to ensure these assets will continue to support high-quality instruction. |
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Structures to Support the Instructional Core
To complete the School Committee Policy Manual and develop the related administrative procedures and a process for the ongoing review and updating of these Policies and procedures to ensure decisions in the District are focused on improving student learning. |
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SC Policy Sub-Committee |
To review and refine the staffing patterns and organizational structures in the District in order to maximize their impact on student learning. |
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Superintendent, District Leadership Team |
To develop an annual budget process that articulates the priorities of the District and communicates these priorities to all members of the school communities. |
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Superintendent, District Leadership Team |