21st Century Learning and Academic Success

Ensure highly trained staff (teachers, administrators, instructional assistants) that support and encourage student achievement for all students.

• Research-based and applicable professional development (including, AVID, Teacher Induction Program and Supports, Universal Lesson Design, Blended Learning/Flipped Classroom, Differentiated Instruction, Personalized Learning, and Educational Equity);

• Provide optional opportunities for individual professional development growth year-round (i.e.  unit credits, professional conferences/symposiums, AVID Institute, in-person/online training, etc.); 

• Provide effective ongoing feedback during evaluation cycles and routine instructional rounds for all instructional staff;

• Ongoing opportunities for teacher collaboration and reflection via Professional Learning Communities (PLC);

• Leadership capacity building opportunities (i.e. Site Leadership Team, stipend positions, mentoring, etc.);

• Ample classroom budgets for the unique and innovative needs of each classroom;

• Ensure instructional day remains increased by 20 minutes daily K-8, for a total of 3,600 annual minutes (60 hours);

• Provide access to and enrollment in programs and services developed and provided to unduplicated pupils and individuals with exceptional needs; and

• Analyze various data sources to determine student outcomes in the areas of English, English Language Development (ELD), Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Health, and Physical Education.

Implement and increase achievement on ELA and Social Science Standards for all grade levels. 

• Implement WICOR AVID Strategies schoolwide

• Monitor student progress via 6-8 week learning cycles and benchmark assessments (Lexia, STAR,etc)

• Purchase necessary standards-aligned instructional materials and resources

• Enhance classroom libraries

• Provide small differentiated group instruction and/or assignments

• Provide ongoing avenues for personalized learning and student inquiry

• Provide small differentiated group instruction, 1:1 support and/or assignments with the additional support of a .45 FTE Instructional Assistant

Implement and increase achievement on mathematics and science standards (NGSS) for all grade levels.  

• Implement K-8 STEAM strategies schoolwide

• Monitor student progress via 6-8 week learning cycles and benchmark assessments  (i.e. Dreambox, STAR, etc)

• Purchase necessary standards-aligned instructional materials and resources, including Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum

• Provide small differentiated group instruction and/or assignments

• Offer ongoing avenues for personalized learning and student inquiry

Implement Universal PreKindergarten Plan in 2022-2023 and work with local community-based organizations (e.g. River to Coast, First 5 Sonoma, etc.), local preschools and participate in county initiatives such as READY (Road to Early Achievement and Development of Youth) to help prepare all students for kindergarten and beyond. 

• Expand Universal Transitional Kindergarten Program Age Limit in order to provide full-day TK services to all students who turn 5 by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. 

• Ongoing ECE (Early Child Education) staff development training and opportunities

• Formalize preschool  and community-based organization partnerships (See Goal 3.3)

• Provide early parent outreach opportunities  and referral resources

• Facilitate Health, Wellness, and early literacy screenings/supplies