Strategic Planning Framework & Goals

Updated October 2023

Our Mission

To provide all students with an outstanding education in a nurturing yet challenging environment that fosters academic achievement, health social and emotional development, enthusiasm for education, and a life-long love for learning.

School Committee Core Competencies

Framework & Goals

Teaching & Learning

We support the growth and development of all students and staff through a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, reflective practice, high expectations, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Curriculum & Instruction

1. To ensure that curriculum and instruction are aligned to state standards, accessible by all students, and in support of district and school priorities. 

2. To develop students’ abilities to think critically, problem solve, collaborate, and create through instructional practices that are student-centered and differentiated.

3. To implement a wider range of authentic and relevant assessments that measure progress toward standards, meet diverse learning needs, and provide data that informs and impacts instruction. 

Growth & Development

1. To support and strengthen school and classroom cultures that promote inclusive and equitable student learning and development.

2. To support and strengthen ongoing, collaborative, professional learning structures that promote continuous reflection and improvement of instructional practice and student growth.

Community, Culture & Wellbeing

We support the wellbeing and development of all students and staff through an inclusive culture that promotes trusting relationships, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging.

Relationships, Connections, & Engagement

1. To create school and classroom cultures that support student learning and development through the systemic integration of social-emotional learning practices.

2. To ensure that students, families, and staff feel valued, respected, equitably supported, and connected to the school community.

Safety & Belonging

1. To support schools and classrooms in creating safe learning communities that promote trusting relationships, engagement, risk-taking, and a sense of belonging.

Operations Systems & Supports

We support the growth and development of all students and staff through the implementation of coherent and supportive operational systems and the effective and efficient use resources.

Policies and Practices

1. To implement policies and practices that promote student and staff health, safety, and wellbeing.

Planning and Resources

1. To provide operational support and resources that create schools and classrooms that are inclusive with equitable access to learning.

2. To regularly review and strengthen existing structures, systems, and practices to identify and support struggling learners.

Improvement Plans