Strategic Planning
Mid Year Update Goals 1 and 3
West Northfield School District 31
December 2021
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Draft Strategic Plan
DISTRICT 31 MISSION
Empowering every student to make a positive impact on tomorrow’s community.
DISTRICT 31 VISION
Every child is empowered and prepared to make meaningful contributions to the community through:
DISTRICT 31
CORE VALUES
High Expectations, Diversity and Inclusivity,
Continuous Improvement and Data Informed Decisions, Future-Ready Learning,
Student Engagement through Agency,
Collaboration, Partnerships
Shared Leadership and Accountability
EMPOWERING EVERY STUDENT!
DISTRICT 31
Portrait of a Graduate
Critical Thinkers, Problem Solvers, Collaborators,
Effective Communicators,
Empathetic,
Responsible Global Citizens,
Self-Advocates, Resilient,
Curious Life-long Learners
Goal One | Goal Two | Goal Three | Goal Four | Goal Five | ||
STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT | SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND SHARED LEADERSHIP | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS | FINANCE, FACILITY, AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | ||
District 31 students will demonstrate academic and social emotional growth supported by engaging, evidence-based learning strategies and equitable curriculum, instruction and assessment. | District 31 will foster a healthy climate and culture that creates an environment where rigorous, relevant, engaging and equitable learning experiences meet the needs of all learners. | District 31 will cultivate a supportive and positive learning environment where collaborative structures and processes are used to ensure shared leadership, professional growth and data-based decision making. | District 31 will build strong relationships and collaborate with families and the community to support the education, well-being, growth and development of the whole child. | District 31 will remain financially stable, provide equitable access to resources of the highest quality and maintain financial transparency to all stakeholders. | ||
Key Performance Indicators, measures and targets aligned to each goal area | ||||||
Goal One Strategies | Goal Two Strategies | Goal Three Strategies | Goal Four Strategies | Goal Five Strategies | ||
We will implement a consistent and universal system of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, across all grade levels and buildings, that promotes the development of every student academically, physically, and social-emotionally.
We will create and implement a standards-based and differentiated curriculum for all subject areas that is aligned vertically (across grade levels) and horizontally (within grade levels) to inform practices in grading and reporting.
We will hold every student to high expectations, increase growth, and close gaps by providing intervention, differentiation, and enrichment. | We will implement specific district-wide structures, processes, monitoring tools, and expectations for student goal setting. We will create innovative opportunities for student-centered learning that ensures engagement and agency (student voice and choice) through exploration of their passions and interactions with problem-based, real-world applications. We will foster a sense of belonging to address diversity, equity and inclusion across all settings. | We will utilize the systematic process in which we work together interdependently (Professional Learning Communities) to promote trust, positive change, collaboration, and commitment.
We will provide targeted, on-going, and differentiated professional learning opportunities that provide educators with innovative and practical applications. | We will empower families as active partners in supporting and improving student learning in meaningful ways.
We will develop reciprocal partnerships by sharing resources, engaging all families, collecting feedback, and providing professional learning. | We will ensure that resources are expended in an equitable and fiscally responsible manner to maximize opportunities for all learners including access to leading-edge technology and responsive learning environments. | ||
OUR GOALS AND STRATEGIES
WHAT WE WILL ACHIEVE
WHAT IS OUR PRIORITY WORK
EMPOWERING EVERY STUDENT!
CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
Process for Strategic Planning Review
Fall
Present Action Plan
The Administrative Team and School Leadership Teams write action plans for strategies in order to make progress towards meeting goals.
Dec - Goals 1, 3
Jan - Goals 2, 4
Feb - Goal 5
Monitor Progress
Communicate successes and challenges
Mae course corrections as needed.
Fall
Develop New Action Plan
Summer - Build action plan with team
Aug/Sept - Present Action Plan for new year
Present final action plan results for year
Review data (as available)
Identify possible next steps and focus
Mid Year Review
Monitor Progress
June/July
Evaluate Results
Goal 1: Student Growth and Achievement
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Essential in Covid Recovery
Foundational Goal
Goal of Emphasis
Goal 1 - Student Growth and Achievement - Strategy 1
We will implement a consistent and universal system of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, across all grade levels and buildings, that promotes the development of every student academically, physically, and social-emotionally.
Action 1
District 31 will launch, implement and provide job-embedded professional development on the newly developed MTSS handbook and year 1 of the MTSS implementation process.
Action 2
In order to develop a data focused culture, increase access to student data and support teacher/team analysis through the use of Otus (data management tool).
Action 3
Implementation of Data Teams following each assessment period in each building to systematically review data and make actionable decisions on support.
Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 1 Highlights
District 31 will launch, implement and provide job-embedded professional development on the newly developed MTSS handbook and year 1 of the MTSS implementation process.
MTSS Handbook Launched, PD provided
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MTSS Leadership Teams Formed
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Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports identified and deployed
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Update MTSS Handbook
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Refine intervention placement process
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Asst. Supt. of Student Services
Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 2 Highlights
In order to develop a data focused culture, increase access to student data and support teacher/team analysis through the use of Otus (data management tool).
Otus Analytics seeded and deployed
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Otus Analytics professional development
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Storing problem solving paperwork in Otus Student Profile
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Continue adding 3rd party local assessment data to Otus
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Provide Otus Assessment professional development
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 3 Highlights
Implementation of Data Teams following each assessment period in each building to systematically review data and make actionable decisions on support.
Gathered feedback, made adjustments to assessment system
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Developed and implemented cut off scores for Tier II and Tier III academic supports
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Data Team meetings and subsequent staff Data Reviews
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Adjust sequence of steps in process to review intervention lists and plan services
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Implement Data Teams and Data Reviews following winter benchmarking
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 1 - Student Growth and Achievement - Strategy 2
We will create and implement a standards-based and differentiated curriculum for all subject areas that is aligned vertically (across grade levels) and horizontally (within grade levels) to inform practices in grading and reporting.
Action 4
Develop method to evaluate completion and initial use of templates in order to determine progress and next steps.
Action 1
Implementation of ERCD model for development of units of study (pacing guide, unit plan templates and ancillary support documents)
Action 3
Completion of focus standard guide for core content areas to ensure vertical alignment of the curriculum.
Action 2
Using the ERCD model as a foundation, begin completing and implementing unit plan template frames for core curriculum areas and develop timeline targets for completion after evaluating where each team is in the process.
Goal 1, Strategy 2, Action 1 & 2 Highlights
Action 1: Implementation of ERCD model for development of units of study (pacing guide, unit plan templates and ancillary support documents).
Action 2: Using the ERCD model as a foundation, begin completing and implementing unit plan template frames for core curriculum areas and develop timeline targets for completion after evaluating where each team is in the process.
Developed ERCD-aligned templates
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Developed internal website to make Tier I curriculum accessible to all staff
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Provided professional development and support on model
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Complete Units of Study and Pacing Guide K-8 in all content areas by April 2022
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Gather teacher feedback to ensure clarity and utility of templates
Adjustment
Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Next Step
Goal 1, Strategy 2, Action 3 Highlights
Completion of focus standard guide for core content areas to ensure vertical alignment of the curriculum.
Vertical focus standards document developed for four core content areas
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Focus standards currently being used recorded as Units of Study & Pacing Guides are completed
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SEL focus standards mapped
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Analysis of vertical alignment
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Update social studies with new IL standards
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 1, Strategy 2, Action 4 Highlights
Develop method to evaluate completion and initial use of templates in order to determine progress and next steps.
Tracker to monitor template completion developed
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Regular meetings between Winkelman building admin and coordinators to update progress
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Collaboration between Field PLC Leaders and coordinators to update progress
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Coordinator team reviews data to set completion goals for 2022-2023
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Teacher feedback regarding goals
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 1 - Student Growth and Achievement - Strategy 3
We will hold every student to high expectations, increase growth, and close gaps by providing intervention, differentiation, and enrichment.
Action 1
Implementation and evaluation of Advanced Learning programming and intervention criteria
Action 2
Providing professional development on the evidence based instructional strategies and the process for planning for differentiation provided in the MTSS handbook to ensure district wide consistency and application. Aligned with SPED and Curriculum Audit.
Goal 1, Strategy 3, Action 1 Highlights
Implementation and evaluation of Advanced Learning programming and intervention criteria
Developing ALP evaluation tools for program changes
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ALP vertical teacher articulation meetings
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Utilized new criteria for Tier II and Tier III identification
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Use ALP evaluation tool to gauge program changes
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Compare number of students qualifying for intervention each benchmarking period
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 1, Strategy 3, Action 2 Highlights
Providing professional development on the evidence based instructional strategies and the process for planning for differentiation provided in the MTSS handbook to ensure district wide consistency and application. Aligned with SPED and Curriculum Audit.
Field staff began study of How to Differentiated Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms
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Winkelman staff identified topics for and began differentiation professional learning
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Winkelman staff implemented a new positive behavior intention & support system
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Field: walkthrough data collection on strategies 2022-2023
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Winkelman: Staff feedback on system
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction, Principals
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 3: Professional Practice and Shared Leadership
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Collaboration
Building Block
Capacity Building
Goal 3- Professional Practice & Shared Leadership - Strategy 7
District 31 will cultivate a supportive and positive learning environment where collaborative structures and processes are used to ensure shared leadership, professional growth and data-based decision making.
Action 1
Develop expectations and implement PLC guidelines for doing the work of the PLC. Aligned to Curriculum Audit.
Goal 3, Strategy 7, Action 1 & 2 Highlights
Develop expectations and implement PLC guidelines for doing the work of the PLC. Aligned to Curriculum Audit.
Field - Ongoing leadership training with PLC leaders to establish norms, charter, agendas.
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Winkelman - Developed foundational collective commitments, utilizing four guiding questions to structure PLC meetings
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District - Development of a teacher leadership training initiative
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Implementation norms, commitments and questions in PLC meetings
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Develop PLC agenda template
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction, Principals
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 3- Professional Practice & Shared Leadership - Strategy 8
We will provide targeted, on-going, and differentiated professional learning opportunities that provide educators with innovative and practical applications.
Action 1
Develop and implement a professional development plan that provides for ongoing, connected and differentiated professional learning opportunities.
Action 2
Develop and implement a standard feedback system post professional development
Goal 3, Strategy 8, Action 1 Highlights
Develop and implement a professional development plan that provides for ongoing, connected and differentiated professional learning opportunities.
District Conference model developed for differentiation professional development
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Staff feedback gathered in spring of 2021 utilized to develop district conference sessions
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Calendar developed aligning usage of Mondays/PD days to strategic plan and school action plan needs
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Implement district conference on remaining institute days
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Gather staff feedback in spring to inform 2022-2023 offerings
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK
Goal 3, Strategy 8, Action 2 Highlights
Develop and implement a standard feedback system post professional development
Standardized questions developed
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Administered at conclusion of October PD day
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Administrator team, DLT, coordinator team reviewed data and made adjustments for December PD
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Administer after December PD, review data
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Review year-end data, adjust tool as needed
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Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction
Coordinator
ON TRACK