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Board of Education
Strategic Goals2013-2014
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The Vision
It is our shared vision to make Bethel Public Schools a premier district in
the state and nation and to be on the leading edge of educational excellence by
providing a rigorous core education driven by a technology-powered pedagogy andaccess to significant opportunities to learn and grow through authentic real-world
experiences. Our instructional program will meet the 21st century demands of the
new, global knowledge economy that calls ALL students to be innovators, critical
thinkers, and creative, collaborative problem solvers. Our graduates will be
responsible, active citizens prepared to compete with anyone, anywhere for anyopportunity who are so inspired by their educational experience they serve as
enthusiastic ambassadors of Bethel and the Bethel Way wherever they might travel.
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Our primary purpose is to improvestudent achievement
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2013-2014: A Year of Change
Shift to Common Core Standards in Math, Reading,
Writing, Science and Social Studies
Shift to instructional practices aligned to CCSS
Shift to CCSS aligned assessments (NWEA)
Shift to more authentic performance assessments
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Every child will be part of an active learning environment andevery teacher will be learner-focused.
Bethel Public Schools will develop the strongest professionalteaching force possible.
Technology will be a catalyst for the improvement of teachingand learning, communication, and data management.
The appearance, maintenance, and safety of our schoolbuildings will mirror our educational values and theaspirations we hold for our children.
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Implementation of CCSS
English/Language Arts:Improve students ability to read rigorous, complex texts across the content areas.
Improve students ability to think critically and use evidence to support ideas when
speaking and writing.
Improve students ability to compose focused narratives, informative/explanatory texts,
and opinion/argument pieces that consider task, purpose and audienceImprove students ability to compose arguments and support claims with clear reasons
and relevant text evidence.
Mathematics:Increase cognitive engagement with key concepts at each grade level/course through
demonstration of the 8 mathematical practices.
Every child will be part of an active learning environmentand every teacher will be learner-focused.
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Implementation of CCSS
Continue implementation of CCSS Literacy Standards in Science and
Social Studies
Continue the development of SBAC aligned performance assessments in
all curriculum areas
Every child will be part of an active learning environmentand every teacher will be learner-focused.
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Increase the quantity and quality of instructional feedback to teachers
Implement the revised Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Plan
Implement the Lipton and Wellman Learning Focused Supervision Model
Expand the COACH program
Complete the Helmsley Project
Bethel Public Schools will develop the strongestprofessional teaching force possible.
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Strengthen Communities of Practice
Improve the efficacy of PLCs at every level
Harness social media to accelerate professional learning and growth
Clarify and monitor most significant measures of student
achievement and school improvement
Bethel Public Schools will develop the strongestprofessional teaching force possible.
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Transform the instructional model
Expand the Blended Learning Model at BHS, BMS, and JS
Continue to implement the GRR model
Expand opportunities for self-paced, competency-based instruction
Bethel Public Schools will develop the strongestprofessional teaching force possible.
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Strengthen leadership practice in every building
Articulate a clear vision of academic success for all
students
Create a climate of safety and cooperative spirit
Cultivate leadership in others
Organize time to more sharply focus on student
achievement
Manage the organization so learning and teaching is the
clear priority
Bethel Public Schools will develop the strongestprofessional teaching force possible.
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Improve our ability to interpret student learning data
Utilize NWEA to develop individual improvement plans for students
Utilize RtI Studio to conduct trend analyses and strengthen intervention
programs
Technology will be a catalyst for the improvement ofteaching and learning, communication, and data
management.
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Utilize data to improve school processes
Develop a score card to monitor progress of key goals at each school
Technology will be a catalyst for the improvement ofteaching and learning, communication, and data
management.
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Improve safety and school climate in every building
Implement PBIS and SEL and Advisory programs with fidelity
Consistently implement safety and security procedures and drills
Improve students perceptions of connectedness to our schools and staff
The appearance, maintenance, and safety of our schoolbuildings will mirror our educational values and the
aspirations we hold for our children.
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Move forward with renovation plans for
Rockwell and Johnson
Present Superintendents recommendations to BOS on 10/3
Send BOE recommendation to BOS by November 1st
The appearance, maintenance, and safety of our schoolbuildings will mirror our educational values and the
aspirations we hold for our children.
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Advance personalized learning and college/career pathway
initiative at secondary level
Articulate Student Success Planning at BMS and BHS
Develop competency-based curriculum progression policy
Expand Internship and CTE opportunities
Increase college credit earning opportunities*Establish dual diploma program (students would earn both BHS
diploma and AA from WCSU)