Develop and attain local standards for high levels of integrated learning. 

BISD LEARNER RECOGNIZES & APPLIES UNIQUE GIFTS AND STRENGTHS:

• Develop ways to effectively get to know our learners and make connections between what they are learning now and how it applies to their aspirations in the future. 

• Plan, implement, and expand upon experiential learning opportunities through regional, state, national and international travel opportunities. 

• Enhance opportunities for career exposure in grades 2-5 and for college exploration through site visits aligned to pathways in grades 6-12. 

BISD LEARNER VALUES LEARNING & PERSONAL GROWTH:

• Establish collaboration among team members and shared accountability to effectively support the success of students in our special programs. 

• Develop and implement memorable, enjoyable, and hands-on, cross curricular learning experiences K-5. 

• Incorporate opportunities for development of BISD Learner Traits into instructional design and delivery. 

• Develop a way to measure students' mastery of the BISD Learner Traits in grades 2, 5, 8, and 12.

BISD LEARNER THINKS CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY:

• Develop and implement literacy frameworks and research-based instructional practices in all content areas. 

• Implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) with fidelity in every classroom. 

• Plan, pilot, and implement school-wide 4H research projects in grades 3-8. 

• Effectively incorporate differentiation and scaffolding into instructional design and delivery to ensure all learners are appropriately challenged. 

BISD LEARNER EXHIBITS CHARACTER & KINDNESS:

• Engage students in creating and leading solutions for continuous improvement in response to student-centered components of our local accountability data. 

BISD LEARNER DEMONSTRATES DRIVE & PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Engage learners in the process of dreaming big, creating a plan, taking action, and reaching their personal and academic goals. 

• Continue to provide and support opportunities for students to have a variety of college and career readiness opportunities through workforce certification and early college access. 

• Plan, pilot, and implement opportunities for students to take ownership of and apply their skills through cornerstone projects in grades 9-12. 

BISD LEARNER LEADS & COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY: 

• Engage students in opportunities to develop and use their voice through things such as student-led conferences and contribution to curriculum delivery. 

• Enhance inclusivity at the BISD Learning Center to include our BISD LifeSkills program and cross-curricular engagement through a farm-to-table progression for the Brahmas on the Square Cafe.