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Goal 1Leadership:Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase student achievement for all students.
Objectives:1. Implement, monitor, and
revise the District’s Strategic Framework
2. Provide ongoing, targeted professional development.
3. Monitor student achievement using multiple data sources.
4. Allocate and leverage resources to support a measurable school improvement process.
Goal 2Curriculum/Instruction:Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st
century skills.
Objectives:1. Maintain ambitious
learning goals for all students.
2. Use data-driven decision making to design instruction.
3. Use research-based practices to optimize learning.
4. Implement International Baccalaureate Curriculum Framework K-12.
5. Reduce the probability of race, socioeconomic status (SES), or disability as a predictor of student achievement.
Goal 3Technology:Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
Objectives:1. Implement technologies
that address a variety of learning styles.
2. Provide support for all staff as they use technology tools.
3. Develop and maintain the infrastructure to support learning and business operations.
4. Research and evaluate new technologies to support the learning process and business applications.
Goal 4Climate:Establish an environment that is safe, secure and conducive to learning.
Objectives:1. Encourage respect for
differences as preparation for success in a global and multicultural society .
2. Ensure that staff and students are culturally competent and benefit from the diversity of the Shaker schools.
3. Develop self-directed, responsible behavior that promotes success.
4. Support new students in making a successful transition to the Shaker schools.
Goal 5ParentInvolvement:Establish ongoing home/school partnerships to support a high quality education.
Objectives:1. Promote parent
participation and support in school activities and functions.
2. Communicate with parents/guardians about resources available to support learning.
3. Collaborate with parents to ensure student readiness for learning.
Goal 6CommunityInvolvement:Foster and build upon the foundation of public support for and confidence in the District.
Objectives:1. Ensure that the community
is informed about and actively involved in supporting the District’s mission.
2. Collaborate on the expansion of academic and social activities after school and on weekends.
3. Cultivate partnerships with corporations, universities, medical and cultural organizations, and donors for the benefit of students.
TOTAL IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS 3-5 YEARSGoals and Action Steps for the 2008-2009 School Year appear in this document
Strategic Framework for Excellence with Equity in the SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOLS
Revised 1-6-09
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GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP
Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase academic achievement for all students.
OBJECTIVE 1.1. Implement, monitor, and revise the District’s Strategic Framework.
STRATEGIES
1.1.1. Assign responsibility for implementation of the Strategic Framework.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Create steering committee Superintendent January 2008 – August 2008
2. Research and acquire strategic planning consultants
Superintendent, administrators, and Board of Education
January 2009 – August 2009
1.1.2. Increase staff and student involvement in all stages of the Strategic
Framework process.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Conduct ongoing staff information sessions
Superintendent and administrators
November 2008 – December 2008
2. Conduct ongoing dialogues with administrative team
Superintendent August 2008 – June 2012
3. Solicit involvement and feedback from student groups
Administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2012
1.1.3. Align school improvement efforts to the Strategic Framework. Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Create a schedule for ongoing dialogues with staff
Administrators November 2008 – August 2009
2. Coordinate financial resources with priorities
Administrators August 2008 – June 2012
3. Review and revise yearly School Improvement Plans (SIP)
Administrators, teachers, and outside consultants
August 2008 – June 2012
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • School improvement plans • Documentation of evaluation and revision process
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GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP
Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase academic achievement for all students.
OBJECTIVE 1.2. Provide ongoing, targeted professional development.
STRATEGIES
1.2.1. Implement a multi-year professional development plan that focuses on differentiated instruction, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and the Response to Intervention (RTI) models.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Create a 3-year professional development plan
Administrators August 2007 – August 2009
2. Design a yearly review process to evaluate the impact of professional development on classroom instruction
Administrators and teachers
August 2009 – December 2009
1.2.2. Develop and refine instructional leadership skills for improved
teaching and learning.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Implement the Downey Walk-Thru Process
Building Administrators August 2008 – August 2009
2. Participate in PD 360 (online professional development) offerings
Administrators December 2008 – December 2009
3. Implement data-driven decision making process
Administrators August 2007 – August 2009
Objective 1.2. continued on next page
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GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP
Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase academic achievement for all students.
OBJECTIVE 1.2. Provide ongoing, targeted professional development.
STRATEGIES
1.2.3. Implement a multi-year professional development plan that focuses
on the use of technology for instruction and management of student information.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Create a 3-year technology professional development plan
Administrators August 2007 – August 2009
2. Design a yearly review process to evaluate the impact of technology professional development on classroom instruction and management of student information
Administrators and teachers
August 2009 – December 2009
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Annual professional development plan • Evaluations of professional development activities
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GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP
Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase academic achievement for all students.
OBJECTIVE 1.3. Monitor student achievement using multiple data sources.
STRATEGIES
1.3.1. Analyze key achievement data to determine individual, aggregated, and disaggregated student strengths and weaknesses.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Implement the Ohio Department of Education’s Decision Framework
Administrators, teachers, and School Improvement Coach
December 2008 – August 2009
2. Review and monitor data on student performance using multiple sources at least 3 (elementary) to 4 (secondary) times per year
Administrators August 2007 – August 2009
1.3.2. Continue to monitor the development and implementation of
curriculum maps and common assessments.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Use the Downey Walk-Thru Process
Administrators August 2008 – August 2009
2. Document use of curriculum maps in lesson plans
Administrators August 2009 – August 2010
3. Ensure that common assessments tools are used by all teachers
Administrators August 2009 – August 2011
Objective 1.3. continued on next page
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GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP
Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase academic achievement for all students.
OBJECTIVE 1.3. Monitor student achievement using multiple data sources.
STRATEGIES
1.3.3. Monitor classroom use of formative assessment to track student progress and adjust instruction.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Use the Downey Walk-Thru Process
Administrators August 2008 – August 2009
2. Review evidence of formative assessment in lesson plans and classroom observations
Administrators August 2009 – August 2010
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Documentation of ongoing review process used for analysis of data at District,
building and classroom levels • School Improvement Plans (SIP)
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GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP
Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase academic achievement for all students.
OBJECTIVE 1.4. Allocate and leverage resources to support a measurable school improvement
process. STRATEGIES
1.4.1. Allocate resource based on identified strengths and weaknesses of student performance.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Assess the effectiveness of the instructional practices (Response to Intervention Tier-1) for the funding of necessary improvements
Administrators August 2008 – August 2009
2. Assess the effectiveness of the program interventions (Response to Intervention Tier-2) for the funding of necessary improvements
Administrators August 2009 – August 2010
3. Conduct cost/benefit analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of current programs
Director of Research and Evaluation
August 2008 – August 2010
1.4.2. Leverage resources to achieve District priorities.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Conduct weekly administrative meetings to review budgetary needs and expenditures
Superintendent and central office administrators
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Conduct monthly administrative meetings to review budgetary needs and expenditures
Administrators August 2007 – August 2010
3. Create annual District budget reflecting organizational priorities
Treasurer and administrators
August 2007 – June 2012
Objective 1.4. continued on next page
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GOAL 1: LEADERSHIP
Provide coherent leadership and structures to implement aligned and focused practices to increase academic achievement for all students.
OBJECTIVE 1.4. Allocate and leverage resources to support a measurable school improvement
process. STRATEGIES
1.4.3. Seek funds from foundations, corporations, philanthropists, and other sources to support school improvement efforts in the Shaker Schools.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Build relationships with outside entities/resources
Superintendent, Board of Education, and administrators
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Create and submit grant proposals
Administrators August 2007 – August 2012
3. Explore external funding sources Board of Education, Shaker Schools Foundation, administrators, faculty, and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
August 2008 – August 2012
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• District and building budgets • Documentation of internal and external funding sources
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.1. Maintain ambitious learning goals for all students.
STRATEGIES
2.1.1. Develop mastery of core subjects, learning/innovation skills, information media/technology skills, and life/career skills.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Identify and teach essential grade level indicators for core subjects
Teachers and administrators
August 2007 – June 2010
2. Use formative and summative assessment data to assure student mastery of essential understandings
Teachers and administrators
August 2007 – June 2010
2.1.2. Utilize state, national, and international academic standards.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Include academic content standards in lesson plans
Teachers and building administrators
August 2008 – October 2009
2. Create and use curriculum and assessment maps
Teachers and building administrators
August 2007 – June 2010
3. Develop IB planners that incorporate the academic content standards for the state of Ohio
Individual building IB coordinators, teachers, and building administrators
August 2009 – May 2011
Objective 2.1. continued on next page
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.1. Maintain ambitious learning goals for all students.
STRATEGIES
2.1.3. Involve students in setting academic goals.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Include students in academic goal-setting for parent meetings and conferences
Teachers, counselors, and support staff
November 2008 – November 2009
2. Include students in classroom academic goal-setting
Teachers and support staff August 2009 – June 2011
3. Use data to assist student in goal-setting
Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2011
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • The number and percentage of all students performing at or above state, national,
and international standards • The number and percentage of students participating in enriched learning
opportunities
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.2. Use data-driven decision making to design instruction.
STRATEGIES
2.2.1. Use a variety of diagnostic assessments to drive instruction.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Develop and implement short-cycle assessments
Teachers, administrators, and outside consultants
August 2007 – June 2010
2. Use data from short cycle assessment to plan lessons
Teachers and administrators
August 2008 – June 2010
3. Use Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) and Language Assessment Scales (LAS) to determine instructional needs of new students
Counselors, administrators, and support staff
August 2007 – August 2009
2.2.2. Continuously monitor student progress using formative and summative
assessments.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Use computerized progress monitoring tools (AIMSWeb, Success Maker, MAP) to analyze students’ instructional needs
Teachers, administrator, and counselors
August 2007 – August 2009
2. Review assessment data at regular intervals
Teacher and administrators
August 2007 – June 2012
3. Analyze data from state and standardized assessments (Stanford Achievement Tests, Terra Nova Tests, etc.)
Director of Research and Evaluation, administrators, and teachers
August 2007 – June 2009
Objective 2.2. continued on next page
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.2. Use data-driven decision making to design instruction.
STRATEGIES
2.2.3. Identify the learning needs of students transitioning between groups, classrooms, grade levels, and districts.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Develop and utilize a standard protocol for sharing information to support successful transitions
First Ring Project Coordinator, counselors, and administrators
August 2009 – June 2010
2. Use Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) to assess the learning needs of new students
Counselors, administrators, and support staff
January 2009 – June 2010
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Inventory of diagnostic formative and summative assessments employed at each
grade level that includes purpose, targeted students, and frequency of administration • Periodic building-level reports that demonstrate teacher use of data-driven decision
making
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.3. Use research-based practices to optimize learning.
STRATEGIES
2.3.1. Implement instructional methods that reflect best practices.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Differentiate instruction by readiness, learning profile, and interest
Teachers, administrators, Improving Student Achievement (ISA) coordinators, and team
August 2007 – August 2010
2. Implement the educational practices of International Baccalaureate (IB)
Teachers, administrators, and IB coordinators
August 2007 – June 2012
3. Implement Response to Intervention (RTI)
Teachers, administrators, counselors, and school psychologists
August 2007 – June 2012
2.3.2. Implement assessment methods that reflect best practices.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Utilize pre-assessments to determine student needs
Teachers August 2007 – June 2010
2. Utilize the assess, revise, teach, reteach cycle
Teachers August 2009 – June 2010
3. Provide professional development
Administrators and outside consultants
January 2008 – June 2010
Objective 2.3. continued on next page
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.3. Use research-based practices to optimize learning.
STRATEGIES
2.3.3. Build relationships to heighten student engagement.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Administer school climate survey Director of Research and Evaluation, administrators, and teachers
August 2007 – June 2010
2. Analyze survey data Director of Research and Evaluation and administrators
August 2007 – June 2010
3. Develop and implement building-level plans of action that include student involvement
Administrators, teachers, and students
August 2007 – June 2010
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Weekly Walk-Thru by principals and assistant principals documenting use of research-
based instructional and assessment practices • Annual school climate survey results documenting positive student/teacher
relationships and student engagement
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.4. Implement International Baccalaureate Curriculum Framework K-12.
STRATEGIES
2.4.1. Develop Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP).
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Create and publish implementation timeline
Administrators and IB coordinators
August 2008 – August 2009
2. Provide professional development for K-12 staff
Administrators, IB coordinators and outside consultants
January 2008 – August 2011
3. Write course outlines, syllabi and unit planners
Administrators, IB coordinators, teachers and outside consultants
June 2008 – June 2011
2.4.2. Educate stakeholders about International Baccalaureate.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Develop and share written materials
Administrators, IB coordinators, and outside consultants
January 2009 – August 2011
2. Conduct IB educational meetings for staff, students, parents, and community
Administrators, IB coordinators, teachers, and outside consultants
August 2009 – June 2012
2.4.3. Expand Mandarin Chinese instruction to include grades K-8.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Implement Mandarin Chinese in grades 3 and 4
Administrators August 2008 – August 2009
2. Conduct a feasibility study for grades K and 5-8
Administrators June 2009 – June 2010
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • All IB application guidelines and annual requirements will be met • Records of IB meetings, communication, and professional development sessions
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.5. Reduce the probability of race, socioeconomic status (SES), or disability as a
predictor of student achievement. STRATEGIES
2.5.1. Use performance data to design and deliver instruction and assessment.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Analyze achievement data to determine instructional needs of each student subgroup
Director of Research and Evaluation and administrators
August 2007 – June 2012
2.5.2. Promote equity and excellence using differentiated instruction to meet
individual student needs.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Implement Response to Intervention (RTI) research-based practices and weekly progress monitoring for all students not meeting academic expectations
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
January 2008 – June 2010
2. Develop and implement individual learning plans for students not meeting academic expectations (RTI Tier-3)
Administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and outside agencies
August 2009 – June 2011
Objective 2.5. continued on next page
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GOAL 2: CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION
Provide curricula and instruction that promote the attainment of 21st century skills.
OBJECTIVE 2.5. Reduce the probability of race, socioeconomic status (SES), or disability as a
predictor of student achievement. STRATEGIES
2.5.3. Identify and eliminate the barriers to academic achievement for all students.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1 Implement extended day/year opportunities for learning
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2007 – June 2008
2. Provide enrichment opportunities for all students
Administrators and teachers
August 2008 – June 2010
3. Analyze achievement and enrollment data to determine correlates of the achievement gap
Director of Research and Evaluation and administrators
August 2007 – June 2012
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Analysis of disaggregated data tracking changes on course enrollment, grades, and
test performance • Data from Walk-Thru focused on use of differentiated instruction in classrooms
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.1. Implement technologies that address a variety of learning styles.
STRATEGIES
3.1.1. Identify and employ technology to support teaching and learning.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Install standard Shaker classroom equipment Phase I (projected learning with mounted projector, computer, and sound amplification)
Administrators, Director of Technology, and technology staff
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Provide services for multimedia use and production
Administrators, Director of Technology, and technology staff
June 2009 – June 2012
3. Install standard Shaker classroom equipment Phase II (interactive white board)
Administrators, Director of Technology, and technology staff
August 2009 – June 2012
3.1.2. Facilitate student use of technology to meet learning needs.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Use Technology Academic Content Standards to inform instruction in all curricular areas
Administrators and teachers
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Provide hardware and software outside of the classroom for independent use of technology
Administrators, Director of Technology, and technology staff
August 2007 – June 2012
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.1. Implement technologies that address a variety of learning styles.
STRATEGIES
3.1.3. Support the use of technology to monitor and communicate student progress.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Provide teacher access to online assessment tools (such as Aimsweb, MAP, etc.)
Administrators, Director of Technology, and data information staff
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Implement use of Progress Book as a gradebook, with student and parent access
Administrators, Director of Technology, and data information staff
August 2008 – June 2011
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Documentation of teacher use of implemented technologies for classroom
instructions • Documentation of teacher use of implemented technologies for student assessment
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.2. Provide support for all instructional staff as they use technology tools.
STRATEGIES
3.2.1. Provide operational training in use of technologies selected for classroom implementation.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Provide training for upgrade to Microsoft Office 2007
Director of Technology and administrators
September 2008 – September 2009
2. Provide training in student services software (DASL, Progress Book)
Director of Technology, student information systems staff, and administrators
August 2008 – June 2012
3. Provide training in use of selected classroom software as adopted and/or updated
Director of Technology, administrators, and building technology team
August 2008 – June 2012
3.2.2. Provide software and online resources to support learning and teaching.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Develop online instructional materials in an online course framework (Moodle course management, website, ProgressBook)
Administrators, teachers, and technology staff
August 2008 – July 2012
2. Maintain database and software subscriptions aligned to curricula
Administrators, teachers, and technology staff
August 2007 – July 2012
Objective 3.2. continued on next page
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.2. Provide support for all instructional staff as they use technology tools.
STRATEGIES
3.2.3. Maximize the integration of technology into daily classroom practices.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Provide online access to classroom content
Administrators and building technology team
August 2010 – June 2012
2. Provide instruction and support for teachers to integrate technology in all curricular areas
Administrators and building technology team
August 2007 – June 2012
3. Explore and research options for staffing to provide technology integration
Administrators and Director of Technology
August 2009 – August 2010
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Evidence of staff development training opportunities and participation • Survey results of teacher use of technology
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.3. Develop and maintain the infrastructure to support learning and business
operations. STRATEGIES
3.3.1. Maintain adequate network and bandwidth capabilities to support technology needs.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Monitor network usage, evaluate and provide for additional bandwidth as needed
Administrators, Director of Technology, and technology staff
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Evaluate and implement services and equipment for multimedia use
Administrators, Director of Technology, and technology staff
January 2009 – June 2012
3. Maintain replacement schedule for workstations
Director of Technology and technology staff
August 2007 – June 2012
3.3.2. Develop a strategic approach to adding services to the District network.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Review all projects for network capabilities prior to project development and implementation
Director of Technology and technology staff
January 2009 – June 2012
2. Upgrade network level equipment to ensure reliability and efficient performance
Director of Technology and technology staff
August 2007 – June 2012
Objective 3.3. continued on next page
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.3. Develop and maintain the infrastructure to support learning and business
operations. STRATEGIES
3.3.3. Implement network technologies as appropriate to District needs.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Provide wireless connectivity for use with District equipment
Director of Technology and technology staff
August 2008 – June 2011
2. Provide multimedia capabilities for instruction
Director of Technology and technology staff
August 2009 – June 2012
3. Evaluate and implement videoconferencing
Administrators and Director of Technology
August 2010 – June 2011
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Inventory of technology infrastructure • Audits and evaluations of systems and performance
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.4. Research and evaluate new technologies to support the learning process and
business applications. STRATEGIES
3.4.1. Monitor and evaluate trends in educational technology to determine their applicability for instruction and enterprise efficiency.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Participate in local, state, and national initiatives to support technology development
Director of Technology, technology staff, building technology team, and teachers
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Review and report on new technologies
Director of Technology, administrators, and building technology team
August 2007 – June 2012
3.4.2. Develop and implement use of an evaluative tool for adoption of new
technologies, both hardware and software
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Review existing evaluation protocols for educational technology
Director of Technology, administrators, and building technology team
August 2009 – June 2010
2. Develop a tool for hardware and software evaluation
Director of Technology and building technology team
June 2010 – August 2011
3. Implement use of evaluation tool and process for new technology adoptions
Director of Technology, administrators
August 2011 – June 2012
Objective 3.4. continued on next page
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GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY
Support student learning and organizational efficiency through the effective use of technology.
OBJECTIVE 3.4. Research and evaluate new technologies to support the learning process and
business applications. STRATEGIES
3.4.3. Review and update District and building technology plans.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Update eTech technology plan as required for state funding and eRate funding
Director of Technology, administrators, building technology team
August 2008 – June 2009
2. Update building technology plans
Administrators and Director of Technology
August 2008 – June 2012
3. Update eTech technology plan as require for state funding and eRate funding
Director of Technology, administrators, building technology team
August 2011 – June 2012
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Complete District and building technology plans • Data from evaluative review process for adoption of new technologies
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GOAL 4: CLIMATE
Establish an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning.
OBJECTIVE 4.1. Encourage respect for differences as preparation for success in a global and
multicultural society.
STRATEGIES
4.1.1. Complete staff, student, and parent assessments of school climate in all buildings.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Develop survey instruments Director of Research and Evaluation
August 2007 – June 2010
2. Administer surveys Director of Research and Evaluation
August 2007 – June 2010
3. Analyze data and produce reports
Director of Research and Evaluation
August 2007 – June 2010
4.1.2. Develop the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile and Attitudes
to promote respect among all students and staff.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Provide professional development specific to the IB Learner Profile and Attitudes
Administrators, IB coordinators and outside consultants
June 2008 – June 2010
2. Incorporate evidence of the IB Learner Profile and Attitudes in the physical environment
Administrators, teachers, IB coordinators and support staff
August 2008 – June 2010
3. Incorporate evidence of the IB Learner Profile and Attitudes into teaching and learning
Administrators, teachers, IB coordinators and support staff
August 2009 – June 2010
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GOAL 4: CLIMATE
Establish an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning.
OBJECTIVE 4.1. Encourage respect for differences as preparation for success in a global and
multicultural society.
STRATEGIES
4.1.3. Continue and monitor use of the behavioral components Integrated Systems Model (ISM) throughout the District.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Conduct professional development regarding research-based Positive Behavior Support systems
Administrators, teachers, support staff, and state support coach
August 2007 – June 2010
2. Implement research-based Positive Behavior Support systems at the building level
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2012
3. Collect and analyze behavior data at least 3 (elementary) to 4 (secondary) times per year
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2012
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • School climate survey results • Documented evidence of International Baccalaureate (IB) implementation regarding
attributes and attitudes • Documented evidence of use of the Integrated Systems Model (ISM)
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GOAL 4: CLIMATE
Establish an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning.
OBJECTIVE 4.2. Ensure that staff and students are culturally competent and benefit from the
diversity of the Shaker schools.
STRATEGIES
4.2.1. Provide diversity training to ensure that staff and students are “culturally competent.”
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Research the multicultural practices of the student population
Administrators, English Language Learners (ELL) teachers, and outside consultants
August 2009 – June 2010
2. Disseminate information and create awareness and sensitivity to multicultural practices of the student population
Administrators and teacher leaders
August 2010 – June 2011
3. Expand opportunities for meaningful student dialogue regarding cultural competency
Administrators, teachers, and student groups
August 2009 – June 2011
4.2.2. Capitalize on the diverse environment to cultivate attitudes and behaviors
that result in mutual respect and high academic achievement.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Conduct student climate surveys
Director of Research and Evaluation
August 2008 – June 2011
2. Expand the opportunities for meaningful student dialogue regarding diversity
Administrators, teachers, support staff, and student groups
August 2009 – June 2011
3. Encourage heterogeneous grouping in academic and co-curricular activities
Administrators, teachers, support staff, and student groups
August 2007 – June 2012
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • School climate survey results • Evidence of increased diversity in all classrooms and courses
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GOAL 4: CLIMATE
Establish an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning. OBJECTIVE 4.3. Develop self-directed, responsible behavior that promotes success.
STRATEGIES
4.3.1. Utilize Integrated Systems Model (ISM) and progress monitoring to track student behavior and performance.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Implement research-based Positive Behavior Support systems at the building level
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2012
2. Utilize progress monitoring tools to track improved student behavior and school success
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2012
3. Collect and analyze behavior data at least 3 (elementary) to 4 (secondary) times per year.
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2012
4.3.2. Clearly and consistently communicate academic and behavioral
expectations across all grades.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Standardize the academic and behavioral expectations aligned with the IB Learner Profile and Attitudes
Administrators and IB coordinators
August 2009 – August 2010
2. Embed school/district expectations in all communications
Director of Communications, administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2007 – June 2012
3. Incorporate evidence of the IB Learner Profile and Attitudes in classrooms and throughout the school
Administrators, teachers, IB coordinators, and support staff
August 2008 – June 2010
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GOAL 4: CLIMATE
Establish an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning. OBJECTIVE 4.3. Develop self-directed, responsible behavior that promotes success.
STRATEGIES
4.3.3. Encourage personal responsibility for one’s own behavior.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Include students in behavioral goal-setting for parent meetings and conferences
Teachers, counselors, and support staff
November 2008 – November 2009
2. Include students in classroom behavioral goal-setting
Teachers and support staff August 2009 – June 2011
3. Use data to assist students in behavioral goal-setting
Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2011
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Integrated Systems Model (ISM) data and behavioral referrals • Report card data
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GOAL 4: CLIMATE
Establish an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning.
OBJECTIVE 4.4. Support new students in making a successful transition to the Shaker schools. STRATEGIES
4.4.1. Welcome, support, and follow-up with new students and their families.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Evaluate, revise, and implement a district orientation process for grades K-12
Registrar, administrators, project coordinator, and support staff
August 2008 – August 2009
2. Review and align building-level orientation processes
Administrators, registrar, project coordinator, and support staff
August 2008 – August 2009
3. Review and revise orientation sessions for students transitioning between schools
Administrators and counselors
August 2009 – August 2010
4.4.2. Assess academic strengths and weaknesses of incoming students.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Administer Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) and other diagnostic measures
Administrators, counselors, and support staff
August 2007 – August 2009
2. Conduct records review and intake interviews
Administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff
August 2007 – June 2012
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Evidence of K-12 registration and orientation process • Follow-up data from new students and families • Data from assessments of new students
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GOAL 5: PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Establish ongoing home/school partnerships to support a high quality education.
OBJECTIVE 5.1. Promote parent participation and support in school activities and functions.
STRATEGIES
5.1.1. Create a welcoming environment in schools for parents.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Cultivate a friendly, caring atmosphere in the school office and classrooms
Administrators, secretarial staff, teachers, and support staff
August 2008 – August 2012
2. Utilize the school climate survey of parents to acquire further parent input
Administrators, secretarial staff, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – August 2010
3. Additional action steps will be developed using parental input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
5.1.2. Encourage two-way communication between home and school.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Employ multiple methods to communicate with parents and encourage feedback
Administrators, secretarial staff, teachers, PTO, and support staff
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Increase use of Progress Book by parents and teachers
Administrators, secretarial staff, teachers, and support staff
August 2008 – June 2010
3. Additional action steps will be developed using parental input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Inventory of methods and materials used to involve and communicate with parents • Parent survey data
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GOAL 5: PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Establish ongoing home/school partnerships to support a high quality education.
OBJECTIVE 5.2 Communicate with parents/guardians about resources available to support learning.
STRATEGIES
5.2.1. Utilize multiple methods to effectively communicate with parents.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Increase the variety of methods by which we communicate and interact with parents
Director of Communication, administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – August 2010
2. Additional action steps will be developed using parental input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
5.2.2. Inform parents of instructional options, programs, and resources available
to support student learning.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Increase parents’ knowledge of conference periods, tutoring centers, and extended school learning opportunities offered by the District and community
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Review and expand strategies for informing parents about all available options and programs from which their children can benefit academically and socially
Administrators, secretarial staff, teachers, PTO, and support staff
August 2008 – June 2010
3. Additional action steps will be developed using parental input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
5.2.3. Involve parents, especially those of struggling students, to increase success in school.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Provide parents with specific academic support materials to be used in the home
Administrators, teachers, and support staff
August 2009 – June 2012
2. Additional action steps will be developed using parental input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Inventory of methods and materials used to involve and communicate with parents • Parent survey data
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GOAL 5: PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Establish ongoing home/school partnerships to support a high quality education.
OBJECTIVE 5.3 Collaborate with parents to ensure student readiness for learning.
STRATEGIES
5.3.1. Provide assistance to parents regarding how to support the learning process at home.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Encourage parents to provide a home study area, schedule study times, and monitor completion of homework
Administrators, teachers, counselors, and parent support groups
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Enhance parents’ knowledge and use of time management, organizational/study schools, and personal fitness/wellness choices of students
Administrators, teachers, counselors, and parent support groups
August 2007 – June 2012
3. Additional action steps will be developed using parental input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
5.3.2. Communicate with parents of preschool children what children need to
know and be able to do to be ready for kindergarten.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Identify preschool programs, homecare providers, and other community organizations serving preschool-age children
Director of Elementary Education and Director of Special Education
August 2009 – June 2012
2. Review and revise the phase-in process for incoming kindergarteners
Director of Elementary Education
August 2009 – June 2010
3. Develop and disseminate materials describing readiness skills for incoming kindergarteners
Director of Elementary Education
August 2009 – June 2012
4. Additional action steps will be developed using parental input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Documentation of parent communication and workshops • Evidence of school initiatives that involve parents in improving student achievement
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GOAL 6: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Foster and build upon the foundation of public support for and confidence in the District.
OBJECTIVE 6.1. Ensure that the community is informed about and actively involved in supporting
the District’s mission.
STRATEGIES
6.1.1. Review, enhance, and implement marketing/communication strategies about District accomplishments and challenges.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Expand community involvement in career exploration programs that include emphasis on diversity of opportunity
Teachers, administrators, and counselors
August 2009 – June 2012
2. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
6.1.2. Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with representatives from
community groups.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Meet periodically with representatives from school, and community organizations
Superintendent, Board of Education, and administrators
August 2007 – June 2012
2. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
6.1.3. Enhance ongoing partnerships with local community organizations.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Increase community involvement in supporting the Senior Project program
Administrators, teachers, Senior Project Coordinator/ assistants, and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
September 2008 – June 2012
2. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Inventory of methods and materials used to communicate with community
stakeholders • Community survey data
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GOAL 6: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Foster and build upon the foundation of public support for and confidence in the District.
OBJECTIVE 6.2. Collaborate on the expansion of academic and social activities after school and on
weekends. STRATEGIES
6.2.1. Collaborate with local agencies to create and improve after school and weekend activities.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Create and improve after school/weekend programming for students in collaboration with city leaders, Shaker Youth Center, Shaker Heights Public Library, and other community agencies
Superintendent and administrators
January 2009 – January 2010
2. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
6.2.2. Extend service learning opportunities.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Collaborate with local organizations to increase service-learning opportunities
Administrators, counselors, IB coordinators, and teachers
August 2010 – June 2012
2. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Inventory of collaborative out-of-school partnerships with local agencies
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GOAL 6: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Foster and build upon the foundation of public support for and confidence in the District.
OBJECTIVE 6.3. Cultivate partnerships with corporations, universities, medical and cultural
organizations, and donors for the benefit of students. STRATEGIES
6.3.1. Build school/business partnerships with local corporations.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Develop a protocol for soliciting partnerships between schools and local organizations
Administrators January 2010 – August 2010
2. Develop a list of business/corporate partners, their contributions and learning experiences available
Administrators August 2010 – June 2012
3. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
6.3.2. Collaborate with local post-secondary schools, hospitals and cultural
organizations to expand learning opportunities and develop 21st century life/career skills.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Develop a protocol for soliciting partnerships between schools and local organizations
Administrators January 2010 – August 2010
2. Develop a list of post-secondary schools, hospital and cultural organizations and the learning opportunities they will make available
Administrators August 2010 – June 2012
3. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
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GOAL 6: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Foster and build upon the foundation of public support for and confidence in the District.
OBJECTIVE 6.3. Cultivate partnerships with corporations, universities, medical and cultural
organizations, and donors for the benefit of students. STRATEGIES
6.3.3. Pursue alternative funding sources.
Action Step Responsibility Timeline
1. Explore external funding sources Board of Education, Shaker Schools Foundation, administrators, faculty, and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
August 2008 – August 2012
2. Additional action steps will be developed using community input through a formal strategic planning process with an outside consultant
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • List of active partnerships • Documentation of meetings and activities