Bethel 2013-14 Education Goals

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Board of Education

Strategic Goals2013-2014

DRAFT


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The Vision

It is our shared vision to make Bethel Public Schools a premier district in

the state and nation and to be on the leading edge of educational excellence by

providing a rigorous core education driven by a technology-powered pedagogy andaccess to significant opportunities to learn and grow through authentic real-world

experiences. Our instructional program will meet the 21st century demands of the

new, global knowledge economy that calls ALL students to be innovators, critical

thinkers, and creative, collaborative problem solvers. Our graduates will be

responsible, active citizens prepared to compete with anyone, anywhere for anyopportunity who are so inspired by their educational experience they serve as

enthusiastic ambassadors of Bethel and the Bethel Way wherever they might travel.


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Our primary purpose is to improvestudent achievement


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2013-2014: A Year of Change

Shift to Common Core Standards in Math, Reading,

Writing, Science and Social Studies

Shift to instructional practices aligned to CCSS

Shift to CCSS aligned assessments (NWEA)

Shift to more authentic performance assessments


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Every child will be part of an active learning environment andevery teacher will be learner-focused.

Bethel Public Schools will develop the strongest professionalteaching force possible.

Technology will be a catalyst for the improvement of teachingand learning, communication, and data management.

The appearance, maintenance, and safety of our schoolbuildings will mirror our educational values and theaspirations we hold for our children.


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Implementation of CCSS

English/Language Arts:Improve students ability to read rigorous, complex texts across the content areas.

Improve students ability to think critically and use evidence to support ideas when

speaking and writing.

Improve students ability to compose focused narratives, informative/explanatory texts,

and opinion/argument pieces that consider task, purpose and audienceImprove students ability to compose arguments and support claims with clear reasons

and relevant text evidence.

Mathematics:Increase cognitive engagement with key concepts at each grade level/course through

demonstration of the 8 mathematical practices.

Every child will be part of an active learning environmentand every teacher will be learner-focused.


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Implementation of CCSS

Continue implementation of CCSS Literacy Standards in Science and

Social Studies

Continue the development of SBAC aligned performance assessments in

all curriculum areas

Every child will be part of an active learning environmentand every teacher will be learner-focused.


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Increase the quantity and quality of instructional feedback to teachers

Implement the revised Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Plan

Implement the Lipton and Wellman Learning Focused Supervision Model

Expand the COACH program

Complete the Helmsley Project

Bethel Public Schools will develop the strongestprofessional teaching force possible.


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Strengthen Communities of Practice

Improve the efficacy of PLCs at every level

Harness social media to accelerate professional learning and growth

Clarify and monitor most significant measures of student

achievement and school improvement



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Transform the instructional model

Expand the Blended Learning Model at BHS, BMS, and JS

Continue to implement the GRR model

Expand opportunities for self-paced, competency-based instruction



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Strengthen leadership practice in every building

Articulate a clear vision of academic success for all

students

Create a climate of safety and cooperative spirit

Cultivate leadership in others

Organize time to more sharply focus on student

achievement

Manage the organization so learning and teaching is the

clear priority



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Improve our ability to interpret student learning data

Utilize NWEA to develop individual improvement plans for students

Utilize RtI Studio to conduct trend analyses and strengthen intervention

programs

Technology will be a catalyst for the improvement ofteaching and learning, communication, and data

management.


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Utilize data to improve school processes

Develop a score card to monitor progress of key goals at each school

Technology will be a catalyst for the improvement ofteaching and learning, communication, and data

management.


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Improve safety and school climate in every building

Implement PBIS and SEL and Advisory programs with fidelity

Consistently implement safety and security procedures and drills

Improve students perceptions of connectedness to our schools and staff

The appearance, maintenance, and safety of our schoolbuildings will mirror our educational values and the

aspirations we hold for our children.


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Move forward with renovation plans for

Rockwell and Johnson

Present Superintendents recommendations to BOS on 10/3

Send BOE recommendation to BOS by November 1st

The appearance, maintenance, and safety of our schoolbuildings will mirror our educational values and the

aspirations we hold for our children.


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Advance personalized learning and college/career pathway

initiative at secondary level

Articulate Student Success Planning at BMS and BHS

Develop competency-based curriculum progression policy

Expand Internship and CTE opportunities

Increase college credit earning opportunities*Establish dual diploma program (students would earn both BHS

diploma and AA from WCSU)

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