Walpole Public Schools Leadership Council Goals Date: 7/1/ Plan # 8

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1 Goal #1: To expand opportunities for all students to maximize individual achievement. Objective 1.1: Provide all students and staff with a learning environment that promotes safety, well being, and diversity. Action Steps Responsibility Timeline Evidence of Effectiveness 1. Continue to develop and implement RTI (PreK, K 5, MS, HS) strategies by level and determine evidence of effectiveness Instructional Support Teams, PLCs, support staff, Math Specialist, Building based focus of faculty meeting(s) on developing further understanding of purpose and implementation of RTI. Administrators, All Staff Collect data regarding current IST practices and procedures at each school. Establish a district wide task force to identify effective IST processes Disseminate outcomes of task force to LC which will then design next steps. July 2015 June 2016 Report of strategies implemented at each level and their evidence of effectiveness Report district wide progress to community through comprehensive cross curricular data collection tool (dashboard) District IST overview District wide shared RTI procedures and tools 1

2 Goal #1: To expand opportunities for all students to maximize individual achievement. Objective 1.2: Equip students with 21 st Century Skills (technology, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication), preparing them for a complex global society. Action Steps Responsibility Timeline Evidence of Effectiveness 1. Create curriculum maps which are aligned to the Massachusetts State Staff in collaboration with administrators Common Core Standards. and math content specialist, math Investigate ATLAS Rubicon and Aspen as curriculum mapping tools. consultant Create or identify a consistent district wide curriculum mapping tool with shared accessibility. Ensure that the Standards for Mathematical Practice are the focus of instruction across all PreK 12 classes September 2015 June 2016 Curriculum maps 2. To conduct professional development on Understanding by Design pertinent to mathematics instruction and Educator Evaluation. Curriculum Development projects will be designed with a focus on the UbD structure. Staff members who attend PD for UbD will work with PLC members to develop units. Prioritize PD days for to be allocated specifically for UbD Implementation of UbD in math instruction across grade levels Begin curriculum mapping of one subject (math) Leadership Council, Department Chairs, Math Content Specialist September 2015 June 2016 Professional development of staff on Understanding by Design and new math programming 2

3 Goal #2: Objective 2.1 To ensure balanced and rigorous curricula measured by authentic assessment which inform instruction and demonstrate student growth. Develop and implement curricula that are in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and state and federal standards. Develop Curriculum Maps and UbD units concurrently. All levels use District UbD template Prioritize our focus on UbD and Curriculum maps during PLC, ER and PD days Leadership Council, Department Chairs, and respective school staff Leadership Council, Department Chairs, and respective school staff Model Curriculum Maps and UbD units will be available to the entire WPS community Elementary focus of UbD will be mathematics Model Curriculum Maps and UbD units will be available to the entire WPS community Elementary focus of UbD will be mathematics 3

4 Goal #2: To ensure balanced and rigorous curricula measured by authentic assessment which inform instruction and demonstrate student growth. Objective 2.2: Utilize student data to inform instruction and maximize student growth Utilize DDMs to incorporate evidence based intervention strategies and enrichment opportunities to meet the needs of all studentswork for Identify ways of charting student progress, trends over time, Develop a reporting mechanism for progress Leadership Council, Department chair, and staff Leadership Council, Department chair, and staff Explore Standards based reporting at the secondary level Leadership Council, Department chair, and staff th grade teachers begin conversation in January 2016 for implement 4

5 Goal #2: To ensure balanced and rigorous curricula measured by authentic assessment which inform instruction and demonstrate student growth. Objective 2.3: Provide professional development and support in curriculum, planning and assessment. Continue staff training UbD Utilize DDMs to inform instruction Analyze data to inform instruction and measure student growth Support individual staff requests for PD to support this goal Leadership Council, Department chair, and staff Leadership Council, Department chair, and staff

6 Goal #3: To build family and community support and engagement through effective communication with multiple opportunities for involvement in the school and town programs. Objective 3.1: Provide easily accessible information about the Walpole Public Schools to the citizens of Walpole. 1. Ensure all schools have social media (i.e. Leadership Council July 1 June 30, Community interaction Twitter) presence. Technology staff 2016 Tweets 2. Identify staff member(s) to update social Willing faculty Followers media account at least once a week. Expanded use of social media tools 3. Continue to investigate the use of social media platforms to better communicate with school community. 4. Continue to monitor websites to ensure Leadership Council July 1 June 30, Page view Statistics consistent aesthetics and information. Technology staff 2016 Information Provided. 5. Check front end design each month for timely content. 6. Ensure district website provides access to other community resources (i.e. Police Department, Fire Department, Parenting sites, Educational sites, etc) 6

7 Goal #3: To build family and community support and engagement through effective communication with multiple opportunities for involvement in the school and town programs. Objective 3.2: Involve students in the process of constant improvement of and support for the Walpole Public Schools. Leadership Council July 1 June 30, Given Survey 1. Create consistent student surveys about School Council 2016 Use for creating district wide goals school culture for each educational level (elementary, MS, & HS) Students 2. Form committee at each level to create survey. 3. Share survey with School Councils and staff. 4. Give survey. 5. Utilize survey results to guide strategic plan, school improvement goals, and leadership council goals. Indicators of Accomplishment 7

8 Goal #3: To build family and community support and engagement through effective communication with multiple opportunities for involvement in the school and town programs. Objective 3.3: Create a more inclusive community by encouraging families to support the variety of programs, activities, fundraisers and events across the entire district. 1. Provide further training during staff Leadership Council July 1 June 30, Effective use of resources by staff within meetings, Early Release times, or PD School Council 2016 schools. days on identified district resources and Trained staff Staff Agendas with Presentations Professional Development partnerships. Invite PD organizations to present to staff. Enroll staff in school resource programs. Use trained staff to present to all staff about school resources (i.e. Study Island) Ensure staff consistently report back on relevant PD. 2. Engage students and greater community LC July 1 June 30, with additional/non traditional learning Teachers 2016 opportunities. Provide information about additional/non traditional learning opportunities in website, social media tools, enotes, etc. Explore funding sources for families with financial needs. Include additional/non traditional learning information in guidance curriculum. Guidance Department 8

9 Goal #4. Objective 4.1 To maximize opportunities provided by technology to enhance teaching and learning and efficient operations. Expand use of technology tools to maximize student achievement, curriculum delivery and assessments. Allocate 30 minute agenda item each month for LC to share best practices with technology tools LC Sept June LC team increased knowledge and implementation of technology tools (Twitter, Google Classroom, data analysis tools) Implement keyboarding program at elementary schools LC Sept June Student proficiency Monthly calendar of technology tools Program purchased, implementation plan communicated 9

10 Goal #4. Objective 4.2 To maximize opportunities provided by technology to enhance teaching and learning and efficient operations. Continue technology professional development to enhance student learning. Continue to investigate regional PD opportunities LC July June Broader knowledge base Identify and schedule primary PD activities by early May to give staff opportunity to plan in advance LC, PD Committee May 2016 Evaluate Atomic Learning as a continuous online training model for all staff

11 Goal #4. To maximize opportunities provided by technology to enhance teaching and learning and efficient operations. Objective 4.3: Expand our communication within the community about how technology enhances learning. Continue expansion of Twitter to all schools Establish protocols/guidelines on information posted on Aspen and websites regarding student assignments/expectations Pilot Aspen Standards Based Gradebook with small focus group of teachers Provide training for parents at Open Houses, other school functions, on technologies used by students/teachers, i.e., Aspen, Google Apps, etc. Continue to monitor PARCC requirements for equipment, infrastructure and resources

12 Goal #4. Objective 4.4: To maximize opportunities provided by technology to enhance teaching and learning and efficient operations. Provide adequate physical and human resources to deliver and support digital learning environments. Continue to monitor PARCC requirements for equipment, infrastructure and resources Communicate school based technology purchases in order ensure equitable opportunities across the district Finalize and communicate the software evaluation checklist to ensure all software is fully vetted prior to purchase or use Identify and implement recruiting/interviewing/hiring tools to streamline the process 12

13 Goal #5: To identify, secure and responsibly manage district resources to support educational objectives of the district. Objective 5.1: Explore opportunities to foster green culture and sustainability. Action Steps Complete installation of water stations at the elementary schools. Investigate opportunities to conserve electricity Implement new recycling projects at all schools Responsibility Timeline Evidence of Effectiveness M. Friscia SY Installation of new equipment and programs Bill Wallace LC M. Friscia Don Anderson M. Friscia Bill Wallace LC SY15 16 SY Participation in conservation program Schools enrollment in recycling program 13

14 Goal #5: To identify, secure and responsibly manage district resources to support educational objectives of the district. Objective 5.2: Allocate resources in existing, emerging, and innovative technologies to foster educational opportunity throughout the District Research and justify the need for LC and staff SY Proposals from LC for additional professional additional/continued professional development development Investigate external funding sources LC SY Grant approval for additional funding 14

15 Goal #5: To identify, secure and responsibly manage district resources to support educational objectives of the district. Objective 5.3: Promote the safety and welfare of all members of the Walpole School community Provide additional lockdown training and supplies LC SY Completion of training during an early release day for teachers Install access control and cameras in the Plimpton Building for both the Walpole and TEC programs that use the building M. Friscia Summer 2015 Installation of equipment 15

16 Goal #5: To identify, secure and responsibly manage district resources to support educational objectives of the district. Objective 5.4: Obtain predictable and sustainable funding for educational programs, services, and facilities Continue year long communication model that informs School Committee and Finance Committee about potential significant overages due to unanticipated expenses Superintendent Business Administrator SY Monthly budget updates Create monthly financial report that summarizes overages in volatile accounts Superintendent Business Administrator SY Monthly budget updates Update policies and procedures for the enrichment programs affiliated with WPS. Superintendent Business Administrator SY Revised manual of policies and procedures To centralize the financial controls and management of student activities through the Business Office Superintendent Business Administrator SY All fees and payments will be collected and deposited in a central student activity account Continue communication with Town Administration and School Committee to keep apprised of progress for a future secondary school Superintendent Business Administrator Ongoing Progress updates reported to School Committee 16