Journey 2020: A Strategic Plan to College, Career and Citizen-Readiness

Equitable Approach: Identify and outline equitable practices that close achievement gaps and increase access to rigorous learning experiences.

Strategic Supports:

• Ensure a rigorous curriculum is designed to personalize learning using a variety of research-based instructional strategies (experiential, problem-based, inquiry, project-based, service learning).
• Implement a PK-12 literacy plan.
• Provide multiple opportunities for students to develop and grow through extracurricular activities.
• Support all educators with aligning written-taught-tested curriculum.
• Inform instructional decisions using data that support student success through a tiered system of support.
• Explore multiple academic and career pathways to include increased work-based learning experiences, academic career planning and engagement with business and industry partners.

Equitable Approach: Ensure all students and staff have access to programs and supports to meet their individual needs.

Strategic Supports:

• Foster self-awareness and resilience to assist in the development of a positive self-image.
• Embrace the power of failure and instill a growth mindset.
• Nourish physical, mental and emotional health.
• Implement curriculum activities that teach social, emotional, and behavioral competencies.
• Create and maintain a safe and supportive environment that allows students and staff to thrive where all voices are heard in an unbiased manner.
• Address inequities in student and employee discipline practices.

Equitable Approach: Ensure employee learning promotes culturally responsive practices.

Strategic Supports:

• Provide intentional, job-embedded professional development using research-based strategies to foster student advancement for all learners.
• Invest in staff talent and learning to promote a culture of continuous professional growth.
• Develop and support employees by maintaining an aligned, comprehensive evaluation system that prioritizes feedback and growth.
• Design professional development, that supports the successful integration of blended learning for personalized instruction.

Equitable Approach: Create opportunities that challenge traditional norms and ensure access to a diverse group of professionals in non-traditional roles.

Strategic Supports:

• Increase the number of collaborative relationships with stakeholders that foster authentic learning and cultural experiences.
• Leverage the expertise of partners to create experiential learning opportunities that allow for enhanced career exploration.
• Expand and streamline communication tools to engage schools, families, students, and the community.
• Promote a one-city mindset through civic and social engagement to prosper as a premier community.

Equitable Approach: Ensure the equitable distribution of all resources.

Strategic Supports:

• Implement inclusive budgetary practices that include input and feedback from all stakeholders.
• Recruit, retain and reward employees who are highly effective.
• Develop a comprehensive approach to staff retention that includes differentiated pathways for advancement based on goals and interests.
• Create and implement a plan for 1:1 technology for students.
• Establish processes and procedures for all hiring managers to recruit, hire and promote a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population.