Priority 1 - Success-Ready Students
Priority 1 - Success-Ready Students
We are committed to preparing all students to be college and/or career ready, with an emphasis on each student reaching their full potential.
Objective 1.1
Demonstrate continuous growth toward mastery in all academic areas
Smart Goal 1.1.1 - Increase the percentage of students meeting proficiency standards on local, state, and national examinations.
Champion: Deputy Superintendent of Academics
Key Metrics: Missouri Assessment Program and End-of-Course Examinations
Baseline: Percent of students proficient or advanced on state assessments during the 2021-2022 school year
Target: Increase of 2% growth over a three-year period
Strategy A: Develop and implement results-driven Building School Improvement Plans (BSIP) annually, with clear targets and implementation strategies that are aligned to the District Strategic Plan.
Strategy B: Monitor classroom implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies for all students as evidenced by site visits, classroom walk-through data, and educator evaluations.
Strategy C: Create, implement, and analyze common formative assessments to increase student proficiency of standards.
Strategy D: Create and implement individual Reading Success Plans to support students who exhibit a substantial reading deficiency district-wide.
Objective 1.2
Implement district-adopted curriculum aligned to Missouri Learning Standards
Smart Goal 1.2.1 - Evaluate, adopt, and implement appropriate curriculum in all subjects at all levels.
Champion: Deputy Superintendent of Academics
Key Metrics: Curriculum Development and Implementation Process Rubrics
Baseline: 2022-2023 end-of-year Rubric Data by content area
Target: Improved results on rubric annually
Strategy A: Assess and revise current curriculum processes to include resource selection, development, and implementation to ensure guaranteed and viable curriculum aligned to Missouri Learning Standards.
Strategy B: Develop and implement instructional frameworks to ensure district-wide alignment and access to grade-level and course-specific standards for all students K-12.
Strategy C: Develop a plan to implement digital citizenship curriculum and technology guidelines across content areas.
Strategy D: Develop and maintain a three-year IT plan that aligns with evidenced-based practices, instructional goals and fiscal accountability, and strengthens equipment lifecycles, software management, data reporting, information security, and data privacy.
Objective 1.3
Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning
Smart Goal 1.3.1 - Establish and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for each student.
Champion: Deputy Superintendent of Academics
Key Metrics: Student Discipline Data, Implementation Rubrics, and Perceptual Survey Data
Baseline: Student Discipline Data, Implementation Rubrics, and Perceptual Survey Data for the 2021-2022 school year
Target: Improved results on rubric annually
Strategy A: Review existing behavior support programming to evaluate level of implementation by site.
Strategy B: Monitor implementation of consistent behavior programming across divisions and sites.
Strategy C: Provide ongoing professional learning and support for leaders and teachers in the implementation of PBIS.
Strategy D: Monitor leaders and teachers in the consistent use of the code of conduct.
Objective 1.4
Review programming to ensure equitable access to opportunity for all students
Smart Goal 1.4.1 - Implement and monitor impact of site-based mentoring and engagement opportunities
Champion: Deputy Superintendent of Academics
Key Metrics: Students in mentorship programs: Discipline Data, Attendance, Academic Outcomes; Future Educators Program: Participation numbers; Family engagement opportunities: Number of opportunities and participants across the district
Baseline: End-of-year department data from 2021-2022 will be used to compare future growth and the 2022-2023 school year will be used as a baseline for engagement and academic programs
Target: Increase or maintain the number of students served by Mentorship Programs that increase attendance, lower discipline, and result in positive academic growth, increase or maintain student participation rates in the Future Educators Grow Your Own Program
Strategy A: Enhance and expand academic programming for PreK-12 students that improves student achievement and belonging.
Strategy B: In collaboration with human resources, recruit potential students to participate in the Future Educators Grow Your Own Program
Strategy C: Develop initiatives that promote and increase family engagement while also addressing barriers for students.
Objective 1.5
Provide high-quality professional learning for teachers and staff aligned to evidence-based best practice
Smart Goal 1.5.1 - Develop and monitor professional learning focused on collaboration, effective teaching, and content knowledge.
Champion: Deputy Superintendent of Academics
Key Metrics: Needs Assessment Survey and districtwide Professional Learning feedback
Baseline: Needs Assessment and districtwide Professional Learning Survey data during the 2021-2022 school year
Target: Maintain satisfaction rates at 85% favorable or higher annually
Strategy A: Identify professional learning needs based on teacher and student data.
Strategy B: Review and modify current professional learning systems and support to enhance efficiencies and alignment.
Strategy C: Monitor application and impact of professional learning on classroom instruction.
Strategy D: Establish and align collaborative teams schoolwide and districtwide.
Objective 1.6
Enhance real-world educational opportunities for all students
Smart Goal 1.6.1 - Create and/or maintain well-rounded educational experiences for students and educators by partnering with business, industry, postsecondary institutions, and other entities.
Champion: Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Key Metrics: Number of student Career and Technical concentrators, Industry Recognized Credentials earned, Career and Technical Student Organizations student participation rates, number of Career and Technical Certificates earned, Choice magnet schools’ satisfaction rates and student achievement data
Baseline: 2022-2023 end-of-year student data
Target: Increase identified Career and Technical Education metrics by 2%-5% over a five-year period, maintain Choice magnet schools’ satisfaction rates at 90% favorable or more annually. Choice magnet schools’ student achievement data meets or exceeds district achievement data annually
Strategy A: Evaluate and align current Career and Technical Education programming in order to provide recommendations for improved vertical alignment and program expansion or reduction to meet workforce needs and student interest.
Strategy B: Establish a work team to evaluate all district career education programming in order to provide recommendations for improved departmental alignment and/or restructuring.
Strategy C: Implement a quality assurance endorsement process for Choice programs to measure program effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement. Programs will be placed on three-year evaluation cycles. Results will be published on the district’s Choice programs web page.