about our STRATEGIC DIRECTION
We work strategically to ensure all students and district staff have access to quality educational opportunities in a culturally competent environment to meet their individual needs. Our mission is to provide equitable access to high quality, innovative learning opportunities ensuring all students are college, career and life ready.
Measuring our progress
School Climate Survey
Each year through May 2021, Owatonna Public Schools surveyed all students to gather data on their perceptions of the school climate. Survey results for several key questions are graphed in these slides. This data will help us measure our progress toward our commitment to building a school climate that supports equitable access to high quality learning opportunities for all students.
Professional Learning- Equity Focus
Professional Learning
100%
of licensed staff have engaged in professional learning around Trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices
94
OPS teachers have received AVID training to support more equitable access and opportunities for all students.
Selection of Recent Offerings
Talk, Read, Talk, Write
Co-Teaching Model
Life Space Crisis Intervention
Increasing Engagement through Absent Narratives
Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind
Teaching for Equity in the 21st Century
Integrating Language Objectives in Content Areas
Equity and Access through STEM education
AVID Culturally Relevant Teaching
Courageous Teacher Institute Cohort