District Goal Plan
Living Document Created during the 2014-2015 School Year
Goal Target Area: Curriculum, Assessment & Instructional Practice
District Academic Goal
By January 2016, the district will increase implementation of rigorous instructional design and personalized instruction as measured by the AMO and Progress objectives on the state report card as well as other local measures.
Strategy 1A Rigor
Implement rigorous, research/evidence based, standards aligned, differentiated instruction to all students.
Adult Implementation Indicator 1a.1
•All PreK-12 teachers will consistently deliver differentiated instruction including planned extensions and targeted intervention as appropriate.
Adult Implementation Indicator 1a.2
•All PreK-12 teachers will continue to refine instructional units to include opportunities for active and blended learning and clear alignment to Ohio's New Learning Standards.
Student Achievement Indicator 1a.3
•Student subgroups will demonstrate a year of growth/ positive gains based on the state progress indicator. (*Unreported subgroups due to size of enrollment will be monitored using local measures.)
Strategy 1B Assessment Literacy
Use a varied menu of common assessment tools, including short-cycle assessments, in order to develop an accurate picture of student understanding to drive instructional decisions.
Adult Implementation Indicator 1b.1
•All teacher teams will collect evidence of student learning and analyze results.
Adult Implementation Indicator 1b.2
•All teacher teams will discuss data analysis conclusions to determine instructional implications through weekly meetings.
Student Achievement Indicator 1b.3
•All subgroups will make gains towards or maintenance above the state AMO goals.
Action Steps
1a.2 Provide high quality professional learning opportunities for staff and evaluate using HQPD planning guides and teacher follow-up surveys.
1.a.3 Create a shared bank of instructional resources.
1.b.1 Schedule weekly time for teacher teams to implement the 5-step process.
1.b.2 Reevaluate purpose and content of report cards and available assessment tools.
1.b.3 Create a shared bank of assessment tools and protocol for evaluating questions.