Resource and Support System

Resource & Support System Components

The school district allocates human, material, and fiscal resources to implement a curriculum that enables students to achieve and exceed expectations for student learning, to meet special needs of all students, and to comply with applicable regulations.
The school district systematically employs and allocates staff members who are well qualified for their assignments in all content areas.
The school district provides and fully supports ongoing, job-embedded learning opportunities for all staff to improve their effectiveness, including both professional and support staff.
There is evidence that the school district fully integrates resources and support systems to achieve common goals.

Curriculum Review Cycle

Conestoga's curriculum cycle ensures that program resources are up to date and aligned to Nebraska standards. This process helps to identify areas that need supplemented materials and areas that need to be updated.

Curriculum Maps (Scope and Sequence)

Conestoga aligns all programs to the Nebraska State Standards. The process of implementing a common scope and sequence outline for all Core subjects began in 2020-2021 and is still in the developing stage. This process is being continue with the support of our ESU and the CLSD grant.

Qualified Staff

Conestoga hires high quality teachers that work hard to meet the needs of all learners. We average 58 teachers with an average of 14 years experience per teacher.

Of these teachers, 67% have a master's degree.

Instructional Coaches

Conestoga utilizes two full time instructional coaches whose focus is to support all new staff up through their third year in our district. In addition to this critical piece of new teacher training, our coaches support all staff in growth their teacher toolboxes through routine coaching sessions (mini PD's), 4-6 week coaching cycles, MTSS components, and supporting the assessment process from administration to data based instructional practices. We view our coaches as the bridge between administration and teachers that help us reach common district goals grounded in Conestoga's adopted Marzano Focused Model of Instruction.

Conestoga's Instructional Model

Conestoga utilizes the Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation model for our instructional practices framework. This system supports all professional development, evaluations, and TEAMing time.

SJCSD-2017-Focused-Teacher-Evalaution-Model-Classroom-Teacher-Map-Crosswalks-Protocols.pdf

Student Problem Solving Teams

Elementary SAP

The SAP teams meets weekly to support teachers who have academic and/or behavioral concerns. The SAP process is teacher or parent initiated and is documented in both written and digital format. Team members are: building principal, guidance counselor, special education teacher, title teacher, instructional coach, school psych, and student directors. Classroom teachers are present as needed.

Jr/Sr High Problem Solving Team

The Jr/Sr High Problem Solving team meets weekly to support teachers and students in the classroom. The process is initiated via an electronic student referral form and documented throughout the problem solving process. Team members consist of: Instructional Coach, members of the MTSS team, school counselor and the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

Individualized Reading Intervention Plan with MTSS

Conestoga Elementary meets the Nebraska Reading Act by creating, sharing, and implementing IRIP's for all K-3 students who qualify based on benchmark data from AIMS Web Plus and NSCAS Growth. Progress is monitored by the Title teacher and the data team member every 4 weeks to determine if changes are necessary. Each student is re-evaluated each benchmark period. This extends to our 4th-6th grade as well.

Thankful for our community!

The Backpack Program serves families in the Conestoga district each week! Please contact our elementary counselor for details!

Additionally, our Jr/Sr High offers a Cougar Convenience Corner where Students can access items they may need throughout the day. This is provided with the help of generous community donors! Please contact our high school counselor for details!

TeamMates

TeamMates Mentoring Program is available for third through twelfth grade students . Students who are graduating are in the program for at least 3 years, they are eligible for TeamMate scholarships. additionally, these students can be eligible for TeamMate Plus, they can have their mentor through college.

Student Services

Conestoga school district offers a variety of supports for students birth to 21. Our Director of Student Services is Mr. Nick Krause.

Licensed Medical Health Practitioner

During the 2021-2022 school year, Conestoga began receiving Mental Health services, through an ESU 3 grant, for identified students utilizing teacher input and SAEBRS data. With parent permission, eligible students are able to meet with the LMHP weekly or bi-weekly. This position was able to transition to a full time position, dedicated to Conestoga Public schools during the 2025-2026 school year.

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