Goal Area: Nurturing Learning
Ensure all students can learn at high levels by providing an engaging, equitable and supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, experiential learning, student well-being and varied pathways for success beyond high school.
1. Academic Depth and Complexity
- Strengthen Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills:
Ensure a strong foundation in core skills while integrating diverse instructional approaches ensuring opportunities for students to think deeply, ask questions, analyze information and apply their learning in meaningful ways. - Foster a Consistent Learning Experience Across Schools:
Align learning expectations, grading practices and access to specialized programs to ensure equitable experiences across the district. - Ensure Growth:
Utilize a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that includes systematic data analysis, the establishment of student goals and the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices at each tier.
2. Academic Mindset and Behaviors
- Connecting Life-Readiness Skills to Academic Achievement:
Provide all students access to digital citizenship, leadership and social-emotional development skills, which leads to academic success. - Utilize a Multi-Tiered System of Support:
Leverage mental health resources, student support services and career exploration initiatives within an MTSS framework to promote student success and well-being.
3. Learning Access and Future Readiness
- Promote Equitable Access to Learning Resources:
Ensure all students have access to technology, career exploration, advanced coursework and extracurricular opportunities. - Increase Career & Post-Secondary Readiness:
Strengthen the connection between Kâ12 learning and post-secondary success, preparing students for a wide range of future careers by leveraging community partnerships, expanding experiential learning and developing future-ready assets.
4. Digital Fluency and Purposeful Technology Integration
- Foster responsible and creative technology use:
Integrate digital tools to support critical thinking, collaboration and student-driven creation while avoiding over-reliance on screens.