The likelihood of improving student learning increases when we use a systems approach. As a result of our collaborative work over the past several years, we have developed a system for improvement focused on meeting the needs of all students. In an effective system, not only does everything work in the same direction, toward the same end goal, but everything is cohesive, working as parts in one system. These connections can be messy! This is because we work with a complex system where different components impact and are impacted by other components in varying ways.

Process and structures are all of the related parts inside the system that work together to make it function. As an organization, we depend on structures to ensure common understanding and consistency.

Why?

The purpose of the overall system is driven by the vision - Every NPS student will be a contributing member of their community and highly prepared for life after graduation. The Portrait of a Graduate describes what this looks like - it is the promise we make to each and every student.

What and How?

The overall framework that describes how we will meet the needs of each and every learner is the SRBI Framework. Within this framework, structures and processes are in place to drive curriculum, assessment, and instruction throughout the district (see graphic below). At the center is the team structure needed to drive the work. We are a Professional Learning Community (PLC) who collaboratively uses Data Driven Decision Making to inform our collective practice. Teams work at all levels of the organization - from the community based Strategic Planning, to district teams, to school, department, grade level, and course teams. While the specific focus of each team may differ, the mission and guiding protocols are the same.

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