Strategic Priority 1

updated June 2018

Click for the June 2017 Strategic Priority 1 Highlights

The District implemented new curriculum resources in reading, writing, and math at grades K - 5 and a new curriculum writing resource at grades 6 - 8. MAP scores have remained mostly consistent this year compared to last with expected growth over time.
A Strategic Plan for special education was created as a result of a Special Education Audit. The plan includes three goal areas consisting of action steps, expected outcomes, and evidence of attainment in the areas of 1)Instructional Practices, 2) Communication and 3) Collaboration as well as Vision, Mission and Leadership.
To further address the needs outlined in the Special Education Audit Report, elementary learning behavior specialist staff have been added as well as a special education coordinator to further support the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan for Special Education in District 41.
Team 21 surveyed staff in the fall and in the spring asking staff to self identify as a below novice user, novice user, average user or superuser in various areas on Google Apps for Educators (GAFE) and the SAMR Model. 218 staff members responded in the fall, 99 staff members responded in the spring. Technology trainings were offered throughout the district in February through May. In addition, elementary teachers had the opportunity to work toward their Google Certification at the March Institute Day.

Indicators of Success:

Prepare our students for the rigor of high school and for an increasingly global society. Establish and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for academics, social/emotional learning and closing the achievement gap.

Champion active collaboration among staff.

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Key Performance Indicators		Yearly Target At the end of each school year, the district reports on "Yearly Targets" leading up to 2021. The green means we have reached the target, yellow indicates that we are approaching the target, and red means we did not meet the target.			Goal
	Baseline	Status 16/17	Target 17/18	Actual 17/18	20/21
By 2021, 65% of 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade students will be reading at or above the 75th percentile as measured by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP) test.	Gr 3 - 49 Gr 5 - 52 Gr 8 - 59	50 50 58	Grade 3 - 55 Grade 5 - 57 Grade 8 - 61	Grade 3 - 48 Grade 5 - 42 Grade 8 - 64	65%
By 2021, 65% of 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade students will be at or above the 75th percentile in math as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	Gr 3 – 47 Gr 5 – 51 Gr 8 - 61	47 56 62	Grade 3 - 54 Grade 5 - 56 Grade 8 - 63	Grade 3 - 52 Grade 5 - 49 Grade 8 - 65	65%
By 2021, 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade students will demonstrate a student median conditional growth percentile in reading between 42nd - 58th percentile each year as measured by the NWEA MAP Test.	Gr 3 - 51 Gr 5 - 54 Gr 8 - 63	Yes - 51 Yes - 54 Yes - 63	Yes/No	Grade 3 - 54 Grade 5 - 48 Grade 8 - 61	Yes
By 2021, 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade students will demonstrate a student median conditional growth percentile in math between 42nd - 65th percentile each year as measured by the NWEA MAP Test.	Gr 3 -39 Gr 5 - 54 Gr 8 -71	No - 39 Yes - 54 Yes - 71	Yes/No	Grade 3 - 49 Grade 5 - 68 Grade 8 - 68	Yes
Each year 95% - 98% of 5th grade English Learners (EL) cohort students will attain language proficiency as determined by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).	93%	87% for the 5th grade cohort for 2017 (All scores statewide declined, especially in the area of speaking)	Yes/No	No - 75% unofficial	Yes
3rd grade students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will demonstrate a conditional growth percentile in reading between the 42 - 58% each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	No %ile=29 N = 24	Yes/No	50	Yes
5th grade students with an IEP will demonstrate a conditional growth percentile in reading between the 42 - 58% each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Yes %ile=42 N = 31	Yes/No	40	Yes
8th grade students with an IEP will demonstrate a conditional growth percentile in reading between the 42 - 58% each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Median Cond Growth %il=69 N = 35	Yes/No	41	Yes
3rd grade students with an IEP will demonstrate a conditional growth percentile in math between the 42 - 58% each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Median Cond Growth %ile=44 N = 24	Yes/No	49	Yes
5th grade students with an IEP will demonstrate a conditional growth percentile in math between the 42 - 58% each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Median Cond Growth %ile=54.5 N = 32	Yes/No	52	Yes
8th grade students with an IEP will demonstrate a conditional growth percentile in math between the 42 - 58% each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Median Cond Growth %ile=47 N = 35	Yes/No	52	Yes
5th grade students in Accelerated and Enriched Curriculum (AEC) Math will demonstrate a student median conditional growth percentile between the 42nd - 58th percentile each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Median Cond Growth %ile=43 N = 49	Yes/No	60.5	Yes
8th grade students in Gifted Math will demonstrate a student median conditional growth percentile in math between the 42nd - 58th percentile each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Median Cond Growth %ile=93 N = 51	Yes/No	81	Yes
8th grade students in Gifted Literacy will demonstrate a student median conditional growth percentile in math between the 42nd - 58th percentile each year as measured by the NWEA MAP test.	NA	Median Cond Growth %ile=71 N = 27	Yes/No	63	Yes
By 2021, the number of students receiving 2 or more referrals will be reduced by TBD by each building.	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
By 2021, 100% of students responding to the satisfaction survey report that there is at least one adult at school that they can talk to if they have a problem	94%	TBD - Fall 2017	Yes/No	86.1% Always/Often	100%
By 2021, 100% of students responding to the satisfaction survey report they have at least one friend at school.	97%	TBD - Fall 2017	Yes/No	95.1% Always/Often	100%
By 2021, less than 5% of students responding to the satisfaction survey report that they feel bullied at school.	16%	TBD - Fall 2017	Yes/No	16.2% Always/Often	100%
Consistently see improved data related to Student-Teacher Trust as reported for grades 6 -8 on the 5Essentials survey results.	47%	TBD - Fall 2017	Yes/No	Yes 62%	Yes

Indicator of Success:

Support and enhance student learning through technology commitment.

Key Performance Indicators		Yearly Target			Goal
	Baseline	Status 16/17	Target 17/18	Actual 17/18	20/21
By 2021, 100% of staff are identified as an average or super user of technology using Google App For Educators (GAFE) and the SAMR Model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition).	54%	70% N 99	80%	80% N 102	100%
Starting in 2017, 100% of students will have received training on appropriate/ethical use of online resources as well as the safe use of technology.	NA	TBD 2017/2018 school year	100%	100%	100%
Continuously assess students demonstrating knowledge and skills to appropriately use technology for teamwork, problem solving, research, collaboration, and communication.	NA	TBD via PBL's	TBD	TBD	100%

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Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence

Strategic Priority 2: Facilities that Enhance Student Learning

Strategic Priority 3: Finances that Support Student Learning

Strategic Priority 4: Dedicated and Talented Staff Committed to Student Learning

Strategic Priority 5: School Community Culture and Climate to Further Enhance Student Learning

Strategic Priority 6: Community Engagement and Communication