Page 9 - BPS Strategic Plan 2016

Leading & Learning
Objective L:1
Description
Strategies:
Protect Instruction Time
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BPS will ensure that district policy
and practice supports protection and
effective use of instructional time. The
purpose of this objective is to maximize
cilities & Capital
instructional time by eliminating
barriers, establishing protocols and identifying the systemic changes necessary to improve instructional practice.
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• Create Taskforce
• Communicate expectations for scheduling of instructional time
• Landscape analysis on instructional time
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• Create systemic processes and/or changes to district policy/practice
• District support
Objective L:2
Support Educator
Effectiveness and Build Capacity
of Teachers to Improve Student Outcomes and G Close Achieve- ment Gaps
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Although BPS is a high performing
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school district, we realize that achieve-
ment gaps exist and attention to this area must be addressed through building the capacity of teachers to meet the learning needs of each individual
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to ensure teachers and
administrators have the tools necessary to improve student learning for all students within the school system. This will be accomplished through the con- tinuous learning cycle of data analysis, differentiated professional development and ongoing progress monitoring.
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• Enhance on-going professional development
• Professional development centered on cultural sensitivity and understanding the learning needs of diverse populations
• District framework for conducting instructional reviews
munity Relations
• Develop a system of leading indicators
Objective L:3
Increase Equitable Distribution of, and Expand Access to Academic Programs
BPS will expand opportunities for students throughout the district, regardless of geographic location and socio-economic boundaries, to access academic programs and enhance their educational experience.
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• Research and analyze program landscape
• Identify funding sources to support expansion
• Develop a school/site coaching plan
• Conduct a feasibility study to address transportation issues
• Explore the effective use of direct counseling
• Collaborate with Facilities to develop community consensus
• Develop a STEAM coalition
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