Goal One: By June 2026, increase student proficiency in Math and Reading by 10 percentage point (e.g. Math grades 3-8 from 26.5% to 36.5%; Reading grades 3-8 from 31.1% to 41.1%; Math I from 27.5% to 37.5%, English II from 58.5% to 68.0%).

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Rationale: This goal will address disparities in student proficiency and growth between cohorts to align targeted interventions with students showing the most significant declines; and to include initiatives to improve transition supports for students advancing between grade levels with unknown proficiency gaps.

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Action Steps

A03

The district sets achievement targets for schools and student subgroups.

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B07

Examine and adjust school improvement strategies.

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• Regularly review, update, and refine the district-wide Instructional Framework to ensure consistent expectations and high-quality core instruction across all schools.

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• Establish and train school-level leadership teams to implement a structured data protocol, ensuring schools consistently analyze student data to identify underperformance and deploy targeted interventions.

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• Provide ongoing professional development that strengthens core instructional practices, ensures alignment with state standards, and includes continuous district support to promote effective implementation.

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• Deliver professional development focused on social-emotional learning and effective classroom management through Character Strong, supporting whole-child success across all MTSS tiers.

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• Monitor student performance using the MTSS Tier I Data Protocol through MTSS data meetings after each diagnostic three times a year to: strengthen core instruction, identify student needs, and adjust instructional strategies.

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• Review, revise, and ensure consistent implementation of standardized MTSS Data Trackers in all schools to monitor student progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and guide movement between MTSS tiers.

Goal Two: By June 2026, the district will ensure that 80% of teachers consistently deliver standards-aligned instruction to strengthen core instruction and improve student learning outcomes, as evidenced by classroom walkthroughs.

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Rationale: This goal will create a unified approach to standards-aligned instruction and data-informed decision making that will: strengthen Tier 1 core instruction, reduce the number of students requiring intervention, and ensure equitable access to high-quality teaching across all schools.

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Action Steps

C10

Develop and implement

a PD plan focused on instructional excellence.

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• Deliver ongoing professional development in standards-aligned instruction to continuously enhance teacher effectiveness and student achievement.

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• Implement a district-wide instructional coaching framework to support teachers in core instruction, lesson planning, and instructional delivery, transitioning from the previous school-based coaching model to a district-level coaching model.

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• Support school leadership and instructional coaches with the implementation of weekly school-level PLCs, using data informed best practices to guide instructional decisions and improve teaching and learning.

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• Reinforce implementation of the district wide instructional framework and fully integrate the new Instructional Planning Guide to ensure consistent, high quality Core instruction.

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Goal Three: By June 2026, the district will increase the instructional leadership capacity of all principals, ensuring they provide targeted feedback and coaching to teachers to strengthen instructional practice, as measured by participation in professional development, quality of feedback documented in coaching cycles, and evidence from school-level walkthrough data.

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Rationale: This goal will build leadership coherence, accelerate instructional improvement, and directly contribute to improved student outcomes by developing the knowledge and skills to ensure delivery of high-quality instruction, meaningful feedback, and aligned teacher support.

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Action Steps

B01

The LEA has oriented the culture toward shared responsibility and accountability.

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• Deliver leadership development training for principals during monthly PLC meetings, focusing on instructional leadership, data-driven decisions, and effective teacher coaching.

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• Create a schedule and topics for the principal PLC meetings aligned to the Principal's Playbook on Instructional Leadership: 23 Things that Matter Most for Improving Student Achievement.

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• Continue implementing quarterly school-level walkthroughs, refining the focus to provide principals with specific, actionable feedback to strengthen instructional leadership.

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Goal Four: By June 2026, increase retention of hard-to-staff positions (EC, Math, Science, JROTC).

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Rationale: This goal will address high turnover, particularly in middle school and high school, impacting student performance and consistency in teaching practices; and concerns around onboarding and professional development for new hires.

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Action Steps

C04

Plan for recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers.

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• Create a strategic recruitment plan for high-need subject areas (Math, Science, EC) and partner with local institutions to build a talent pipeline.

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• Increase professional development opportunities that address teacher needs and career growth.

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• Utilize a Teacher Champion Council (TCC) to gather feedback on retention strategies and identify additional support.

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Goal Five: By June 2026, elevate and streamline communication with all stakeholders to foster transparency, collaboration, and community engagement, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

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Rationale: It takes the community, schools, families, teachers, and students all working together to provide the highest quality education for students.

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Action Steps

E03

Strengthen communication channels with families and communities.

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• Create a list of volunteer opportunities available in our schools and post on various communication channels.

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• Update the Student, Parent, and Teacher Champion Council participants.

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• Implement community engagement sessions with stakeholder feedback to measure preferences and perceptions.

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• Increase frequency of posts on our websites and social media to increase online engagement.

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• Enhance communication channels with all stakeholders by utilizing local and regional media outlets.

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• Increase educational opportunities for students through the Business Advisory Council.