Key Outcomes of the Academics Priority
SD 308 continues improving its curriculum to give all students a strong learning experience. Over the next three years, the district will update learning opportunities and review different programs. Teachers will work together to align assessments, and student data will guide improvements. These efforts will ensure high-quality instruction and better learning opportunities for all students by 2028.
2025 - 26 Objectives
Academic & Student Success
1. Complete the curriculum needs assessment and analysis for Early Childhood and Mathematics (K-12).
2. Evaluate, align, and develop equitable Spanish Language Arts (SLA) (6-8) and Science (6-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, assessments, and identify instructional resources.
3. Implement English Language Arts (9-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, and assessments.
4. Evaluate student performance and revise ELA (K-8) lessons, units, or assessments within the scope and sequence.
5. Continue to identify and evaluate current and potential resources for all learners including special education and multilingual learners.
2. Evaluate, align, and develop equitable Spanish Language Arts (SLA) (6-8) and Science (6-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, assessments, and identify instructional resources.
3. Implement English Language Arts (9-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, and assessments.
4. Evaluate student performance and revise ELA (K-8) lessons, units, or assessments within the scope and sequence.
5. Continue to identify and evaluate current and potential resources for all learners including special education and multilingual learners.
Educational Access & Supportive Environment
1. Begin a comprehensive review of the multilingual and special education programs to identify equitable and effective programming, and quality resources and supports towards high-quality instruction for the purpose of continuous improvements that positively impact student learning.
Partnership & Collaboration
1. Begin an articulation schedule within and between grade-level and content-area teams to collaborate on curriculum alignment and assessment practices.
Resource Allocation
1. Identify professional learning time needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to and during implementation.
2. Identify financial resources needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to identification of resources.
2. Identify financial resources needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to identification of resources.
2026 - 27 Objectives
Academic & Student Success
1. Develop equitable Early Childhood and Mathematics (K-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, assessments, and identify instructional resources.
2. Implement Spanish Language Arts (SLA) (6-8) and Science (6-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, and assessments.
3. Evaluate student performance and revise English Language Arts (9-12) lessons, units, or assessments within the scope and sequence.
4. Reorganize the structure of electives for junior high schools to be more responsive to student needs.
5. Continue to identify and evaluate current and potential resources for all learners including special education and multilingual learners.
2. Implement Spanish Language Arts (SLA) (6-8) and Science (6-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, and assessments.
3. Evaluate student performance and revise English Language Arts (9-12) lessons, units, or assessments within the scope and sequence.
4. Reorganize the structure of electives for junior high schools to be more responsive to student needs.
5. Continue to identify and evaluate current and potential resources for all learners including special education and multilingual learners.
Educational Access & Supportive Environment
1. Implement Phase 1 from the comprehensive review of the Multilingual and Special Education programs to identify equitable and effective programming, and quality resources and supports towards high-quality instruction for the purpose of continuous improvements that positively impact student learning.
2. Conduct a comprehensive review of the Gifted Education program, including protocols and acceleration practices, to ensure equitable identification, effective programming, and opportunities for advanced learning tailored to student needs.
2. Conduct a comprehensive review of the Gifted Education program, including protocols and acceleration practices, to ensure equitable identification, effective programming, and opportunities for advanced learning tailored to student needs.
Partnership & Collaboration
1. Continue the consistent articulation schedule within and between grade-level and content area teams to collaborate on curriculum alignment and assessment practices, including developing common assessments, analyzing student performance data, and refining instructional strategies based on assessment outcomes.
2. Complete needs assessment to inform the criteria for an instructional technology plan (i.e., Chromebooks and projectors) and with measurable goals, transparent impact monitoring, stakeholder feedback, and financial implications report.
2. Complete needs assessment to inform the criteria for an instructional technology plan (i.e., Chromebooks and projectors) and with measurable goals, transparent impact monitoring, stakeholder feedback, and financial implications report.
Resource Allocation
1. Identify professional learning time needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to and during implementation.
2. Identify financial resources needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to identification of resources.
2. Identify financial resources needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to identification of resources.
2027 - 28 Objectives
Academic & Student Success
1. AcademicsImplement Early Childhood and Mathematics (K-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, and assessments.
2. Evaluate student performance and revise Spanish Language Arts (SLA) (6-8) andScience (6-12) lessons, units, or assessments within the scope and sequence.
3. Continue to identify and evaluate current and potential resources for all learners including special education and multilingual learners, and progress monitor of selected resources.
2. Evaluate student performance and revise Spanish Language Arts (SLA) (6-8) andScience (6-12) lessons, units, or assessments within the scope and sequence.
3. Continue to identify and evaluate current and potential resources for all learners including special education and multilingual learners, and progress monitor of selected resources.
Educational Access & Supportive Environment
1. Implement changes resulting from the comprehensive review of the Gifted Education program, including protocols and acceleration practices, to ensure equitable identification, effective programming, and opportunities for advanced learning tailored to student needs.
2. Implement Phase 2 from the comprehensive review of the Multilingual and Special Education programs to identify equitable and effective programming, and quality resources and supports towards high-quality instruction for the purposeof continuous improvements that positively impact student learning.
2. Implement Phase 2 from the comprehensive review of the Multilingual and Special Education programs to identify equitable and effective programming, and quality resources and supports towards high-quality instruction for the purposeof continuous improvements that positively impact student learning.
Partnership & Collaboration
1. Continue an articulation schedule within and between grade-level and content area teams to collaborate on curriculum alignment and assessment practices.
Resource Allocation
1. Identify professional learning time needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to and during implementation.
2. Identify financial resources needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to identification of resources.
3. Evaluate the implementation of the instructional technology plan (i.e.,Chromebooks and projectors).
2. Identify financial resources needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to identification of resources.
3. Evaluate the implementation of the instructional technology plan (i.e.,Chromebooks and projectors).
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Staff
These objectives relate to teacher planning, instructional alignment, professional development, and curriculum collaboration.
- Begin an articulation schedule within and between grade-level and content-area teams to collaborate on curriculum alignment and assessment practices.
- Identify professional learning time needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to and during implementation.
Students
These objectives directly influence what students are taught, how they are assessed, and the quality of their learning experience—especially in support of equitable access.
- Complete the curriculum needs assessment and analysis for Early Childhood and Mathematics (K-12).
- Evaluate, align, and develop equitable Spanish Language Arts (SLA) (6-8) and Science (6-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, assessments, and identify instructional resources.
- Implement English Language Arts (9-12) curriculum, scope and sequence, and assessments.
- Evaluate student performance and revise ELA (K-8) lessons, units, or assessments within the scope and sequence.
- Continue to identify and evaluate current and potential resources for all learners including special education and multilingual learners.
- Begin a comprehensive review of the multilingual and special education programs to identify equitable and effective programming, and quality resources and supports towards high-quality instruction for the purpose of continuous improvements that positively impact student learning.
Community
While this set is mostly instructional, this item aligns with community values and equity priorities, and could involve future stakeholder input or board engagement:
- Identify financial resources needed for implementation of cultural and relational responsive curricular resources prior to identification of resources.
