Sarah Smith Strategic Plan

1. Embed a data-driven, multi-tier system of support to improve all subgroup performance in Math and ELA.
2. Develop a literate community in which students read and write with clarity and fluency across the curriculum.
3. Offer a rigorous curriculum with an enhanced focus on the integration and application of math, science, and technology.
4. Create a well-rounded curriculum that develops the whole child by providing more exposure to and appreciation of the Arts and social-emotional learning.
5. Cultivate a global learning community that cohesively aligns our school’s systems and resources with the IB curriculum and supports our diverse population.

1A. Utilize common assessments (benchmarks, grade level assessments) to foster a cycle of continuous improvement through use of data to guide differentiation of instruction (ie enrichment, remediation, intervention).
1B.. Utilize transdisciplinary teaching for integrated, rigorous, and relevant learning through IB Planners and the SRS Programme of Inquiry.
2A. Utilize MAP data to develop individual goal setting, monitor progress, and provide feedback to increase student Lexile levels.
2B. Develop and implement consistent writing program to address identified areas for growth.
3A. Utilize transdisciplinary teaching of the IB units that incorporates math, science, technology and other core subjects.
4A. Implement consistent Social Emotional Learning curriculum (SEL) in all grades.
5A. Cultivate partnerships to support IB supplemental training and implementation (POI development and updates, planner development) in order to implement program with greater fidelity.
5B. Build community awareness, knowledge and support for IB PYP reauthorization (parent education meetings, update external communications).

6. Implement CARE Team with 100% fidelity utilizing the 7 core components.

6A. Form the CARE Team to address the needs of students.
6B. Meet weekly as recommended to determine the needs of students that require additional support.
6C. Assign students that identify as extremely elevated to the social worker, school counselor and SEL teacher for small

7. Offer authentic and diverse professional learning experiences and tiered coaching to increase teacher efficacy.

7A. Provide targeted professional learning for all teachers to improve transdisciplinary teaching, consistent implementation of school-based programs, co-teaching implementation, and build teacher efficacy.
7B. Utilize Professional Learning Community (PLC) model to review curriculum and data in order to enhance teaching and learning for all students.
7C. Increase the number of teachers holding additional certification (Gifted, ESOL) in collaboration with partner organization and intentional recruitment.
7D. Utilize a heavy coaching model where teachers collaborate with the instructional leadership to determine their needs.

8. Create a school-wide culture of high expectations, trust, and strong communication.
9. Foster an active and engaged school community that encourages inclusion of all stakeholders.

8A. Implement consistent Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to promote positive school culture.
8B. Utilize IB Learner Profiles to guide instructional rigor and communication both internally and externally.
9A. Enhance internal and external communication through weekly updates, school master calendar, and partnering with PTA to streamline information to families.
9B. Utilize the Family Engagement Liaison to provide supplemental supports and transition programming with particular focus on ESOL and Special Education families and students.
9C. Host parent workshops to share resources and services offered at the school.