Area: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) District and School Organization (DSO) Community Relations and Partnerships (COM) District and School Resources (DSR) Technology (TECH) Year 1: 2007-2008 Year 2: 2008-2009 Year 3: 2009-2010 Year 4: 2010-2011 Year 5: 2011-2012 CIA 1.1 Review current PreK-12 curriculum guides in each learning areas including alignment to the current MA Curriculum Frameworks.(Sum CIA 1.2 Review currently used instructional materials and resources. (Summer CIA 4.1 Establish a PreK-12 professional development committee. (Spring, CIA 4.1C Approve districtawarded professional development points (PDP's). (Spring 08, then Ongoing) CIA 4.2 Continue development of mentoring program. Preview and assess 2007-2008 mentoring program, including time allowed for collaboration and peer observations. (Summer CIA 4.2A Maintain and fund currently trained mentors and recruit additional mentors. (Spring 08, then Ongoing) DSO 1.1 Create a district-wide SPS Planning Committee. (Spring DSO 2.2 Identify the previous, present, and future projections for class size and staff to student ratios. (Spring 08, then Ongoing) DSO 4.1 Maintain the position of a Director of Curriculum and Instruction. (Spring, 20 CIA 1.3 Establish an interdisciplinary, vertical, districtwide curriculum network to develop a PreK-12 curriculum design model based on the curriculum review outcomes. CIA 1.4 Develop a process for writing grade-level and vertically(prek-12) aligned curriculum. CIA 1.5 Adopt district-wide curriculum mapping in all grades/subjects allowing time for horizontal and vertical alignment. CIA 2.3 Develop a draft of PreK-12 course/grade-level expectations for students and parents. (08-09) CIA 2.8 Form a committee to review the elementary report card to ensure it communicates achievement to students and parents. (08-09) CIA 3.1 Identify all data needed to make informed curricular and instructional decisions. (08-09) CIA 3.3 Teach staff how to analyze data to make informed curricular and instructional decisions. (08-09) CIA 4.1A Identify professional development needs in district. (Fall CIA 4.1B Provide district-wide professional development based on identified needs. (Fall, CIA 1.6 Revise and/or update the textbook/resource adoption process and develop a fiveyear cycle for textbook adoptions. CIA 2.4 Publish, distribute, and post, PreK-12 course/grade-level expectations for students and parents. 09-10) CIA 2.5 Teachers to communicate specific and high course/grade-level expectations to all students. CIA 2.6 Develop benchmark indicators based on end of year expectations and then publish them to teachers, students, and parents. CIA 2.9 Pilot a new elementary report card to ensure it communicates achievement to students and parents. CIA 3.2 Formalize a process for collecting and using authentic data to inform curricular and instructional decisions. CIA 3.4 Make data easily accessible for individual teachers to use in improving instruction and individual student achievement. CIA 2.1 Set up an ongoing student mentoring program where older students communicate expectations, academic strategies, and achievements to younger students.(10-11, Ong.) CIA 2.2 Involve parents in events which help them to understand and internalize students' expectations and share student achievements. (10-11, Ongoing) CIA 3.5 Teachers to discuss and evaluate student work to develop universal and consistent expectations for student work. (10-11) CIA 6.2 Provide specified periodic exposure and immersion to the arts and cultural awareness. (Fall, 2010 then Ongoing) DSO 2.4 Identify goals and an action plan to ensure that class size, staffing patterns, and programming reflect current and sound educational research. (fall, 2010) DSO 3.4 Develop benchmark indicators based on horizontally and vertically aligned grade-level end of year expectations. (Spring, 2011) CIA 2.7 Develop benchmark assessments (i.e. portfolios, performances, tests, quizzes, essays) based on benchmark indicators. (11-12) CIA 3.6 Facilitate PreK-12 communication around student achievement and data, especially during the transition years. (11-12) Updated: 1/28/08 1
DSO 4.2 Maintain stipend positions of SHS Department Heads. (Fall 07, then Ongoing) DSO 4.3 Create a district-wide curriculum network consisting of administrators and staff from each school. (Spring COM 1.1 Advertise for volunteers from school and community (Summer&Fall 07) COM 1.2 Appoint chairperson. (Fall 07) COM 1.3 Meet to develop action plans. (Fall 07) COM 2.1 Apply for appropriate grants. (Ongoing) COM 5.1 Compile a list of media outlets. (Jan-Jun COM 5.3 Establish a procedure to publicize student activities and achievements. (Jan-Jun DSR 1.2 Survey projected population growth/reduction. (March 08 Sept DSR 2.2 Streamline the communication of maintenance issues and clarify maintenance responsibilities so all school personnel is aware. (Feb DSR 2.3 Perform an analysis of routine yearly maintenance costs and time allocation to buildings to create a list of projected maintenance costs. (Feb 08 Jun DSR 2.4 Research and purchase environmental friendly products whenever feasible. (Feb DSR 3.1 Hire a curriculum director with a responsibility for writing grants. (ASAP) CIA 4.2B Publish and review mentor program guidelines. (Fall, DSO 1.2 The SPS Planning Committee will set district-wide and school goals and develop action plans to meet those goals. (Spring 09) DSO 1.2A The SPS Planning effectiveness of how the master schedule of each school meets the needs of students. (Spring 2009) DSO 2.1 Identify current and sound educational research on class size, staffing patterns, and programming, and how the district s mission reflects these practices and meets MA D.O.E. expectations. (Fall, DSO 2.3 Identify current programs and course offerings, and determine if they are adequately staffed. (Fall, DSO 3.1 Evaluate the current use of and need for professional development time for staff to accomplish curriculum objectives. (Spring, 2009) DSO 3.2 Adopt district-wide curriculum mapping allowing time for horizontal and vertical alignment. (Fall, 20 DSO 4.4 Create a district-wide data team to analyze internal and external data and use data to make informed curricular and instructional decisions. COM 2.2 Work with partners to identify resources. (2008-2009) COM 2.3 Include funding in school budget to support needs and action plans. (Spring 2009-2012) CIA 4.1D Establish partnerships with area educational entities to provide professional development opportunities. CIA 4.1E Publish, distribute, and post district professional development opportunities. (Fall 09, then Ongoing) CIA 5.1 Students develop personal learning plans making connections beyond the walls of the classroom. CIA 6.1 Form a Council for the Arts to create programs that extend far beyond the core academics and includes arts, cultural awareness, and physical and emotional wellbeing. DSO 1.2B The SPS Planning effectiveness of how the School Calendar meets the needs of students. (Fall, 2009) DSO 1.2C The SPS Planning effectiveness of how the School Calendar and school master schedules allow for time to accomplish the goals of the strategic plan. (Fall, 2009) DSO 3.3 Develop vertically aligned grade-level end of year expectations. (Fall, 2009) COM 3.1c Revise entries in guide on a yearly basis. (2009-2012) COM 3.3d Publicize details of partnership(s) to community. (2009-2010) COM 3.3e Evaluate progress toward goals. (2010-2011) Updated: 1/28/08 2
DSR 4.1 Form a standing advocacy committee of parents and community members to promote and publicize the needs of the school using a wide variety of media (i.e. reports to taxpayers, web page, local cable tv, advertisements). (2008 established) DSR 5.1 Form a broad-based committee to survey the needs/wants of the students and then develop and prioritize plans to meet these needs. (Jan 08- May DSR 5.3 Special education - inhouse collaborative program through Seekonk School District. (May TECH 1.2 Instruct students on the appropriate use of technology tools and resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. (2007-2012) TECH 1.3 Instruct students to research responsibly and to evaluate the accuracy, relevancy, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources containing real-world problems. (2007-2012) TECH 1.4 Instruct students to design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g. powerpoint presentations, web pages, media) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audience inside and outside the classroom. (2007-2012) TECH 2.1 Technology Integrators, Teachers and Media Specialists will meet regularly. COM 3.1a Compile a resource guide of community agencies and services. (Jan-Dec 20 COM 3.1b Distribute booklets to all schools, agencies, and businesses. (Jan 2009) COM 3.2a Research future employment trends, salaries, and educational/training requirements. (Fall 20 COM 3.2b Share research with building principals, faculty, staff. (Sep COM 3.2c Integrate job readiness skills in appropriate curriculum areas. (2008-2009 and yearly) COM 3.2d Identify employment and volunteer opportunities; agencies; and institutions. (January 2009) COM 3.3a Analyze data to determine school/student needs. (Summer 20 COM 3.3b Identify and contact potential partner(s). (2008-2009) COM 3.3c Draft partnership proposal including short and longterm goals. (2008-2009) COM 4.1 Identify the needs of the larger community through the use of a committee developed survey. COM 4.2 Analyze survey response data to prioritize community needs. COM 4.3 Seek out community resources and school facilities to meet the needs of the community. COM 4.4 Match community resources and organizations with identified community needs. (Spring 2009) COM 5.2 Compile a master district-wide calendar. (2008-2009) COM 5.4 Assign a person in the district to post events on the district website and cable access. (Summer DSR 4.4 Secure new funding, including grants and partnerships for school district. TECH 2.3 Implement in Seekonk School System. (Fall 09- Ongoing) Updated: 1/28/08 3
TECH 3.1 Hire Director of Curriculum and Instruction to oversee Technology Curriculum Integration. (Spring TECH 3.3 Maintain two Tech. Integration Specialists. TECH 3.5 Evaluate personnel needs. (Spring 08, review annually) TECH 4.4 Technology integrator specialists will provide professional development based on data from survey and needs from individual building initiatives or as hardware/software is introduced. (Ongoing) TECH 4.5 Librarians/media specialists, teachers and technology integrators will attend technology workshops to maintain certification. (As needed) TECH 5.1 Investigate leasing rather than buying computers. (Jan TECH 5.2 Provide budget requirements to superintendent for FY09. (Jan TECH 5.3 Revise technology plan and hardware replacement plan in district technology plan. (May TECH 5.4 Review district software needs. (May DSR 1.1 Evaluate the condition of each building and its needs. (March 08 March 09) DSR 1.3 Form a committee to evaluate and recommend alternatives in regards to capacity (new school, modular units, addition, etc.). (Oct 08 Apr 09) DSR 2.1 Create a comprehensive action list for safety issues and facility utilization issues. Utilize input from all personnel in a building to prioritize issues.(mar 08 Mar 09). DSR 3.2 Provide the necessary time, common planning and funds for professional development opportunities. (08-09) DSR 4.2 Prioritize needs of school district that can be covered by predictable sources of revenue. (08-09) DSR 4.3 Form a committee of parents, teachers, principals, other administrators and school committee members to help prioritize current and future needs that are not covered by predictable revenue sources and entitlement grants. (08-09) DSR 5.2 Develop plans to include vocational training, virtual high school, independent study and community service. (Jun DSR 5.4 Develop and implement a plan to annually evaluate the effectiveness of the programs that have been implemented. (Jun 09) TECH 1.1 Create guidelines for the safe and ethical use of technology. (Sept 08 Review annually) TECH 2.2 Align curriculum with student technology literacy standards. (Math/Sci Fall 08- Ongoing) Updated: 1/28/08 4
TECH 3.2 Hire a full time data entry and student enrollment position to manage student information system, SIMS, EPIMS. (08-09) TECH 3.4 Hire an additional Technician to provide maintenance and repairs. (08-09) TECH 4.1 Develop a list of technology skills for ancillary staff members (Secretaries, custodians.) Review teacher, aide, and administrative list of technology skills. (Sept 08-Review annually) TECH 4.2 Measure skills through technology survey for each subgroup.(jun09-ann. at end of yr) TECH 4.3 Revise technology use survey. (Nov TECH 5.5 Provide budget requirements to superintendent based on revised technology plan. (Annually in Jan) TECH 5.6 Review Technology Plan and provide annual updates. (Annually in May) Updated: 1/28/08 5