Learning Goal Objective 1
Provide a framework of professional learning designed by stakeholders to achieve organizational excellence.
School Strategies
- Pre-planned and articulated Professional Development plan for the multiple years based on our goals and needs
- Project/Problem Based Learning training for staff
- Paradise Valley Teacher Institute (PVTI): Training and support for new teachers (AdvancEd recommendation)
- Continue to develop the efficiency and effectiveness of the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at PVHS
- Include site council in the planning for Professional Development (04-17-17)
Learning Goal Metrics
- All schools will collaboratively develop a professional learning plan.
- Standards Assessment Inventory (SAI)
Learning Goal Objective 2
Develop various pathways and procedures to enable each student to have access to have authentic, real-world learning experiences across the curriculum and grade span.
School Strategies
- Implementation of Project/Problem Based Learning in all subjects
- Adopt a Maker Culture school-wide and create MakerSpaces to facilitate the process
- Implementation of ECAPS school-wide
Learning Goal Metrics
- Schools/Departments will document the authentic/real world learning experiences available to every student.
- A usage audit will be completed on district adopted curricula.
- Measure student enrollment in courses/programs characterized by the application of skills.
- Speak-Up Survey
- Parent Satisfaction Survey
Learning Goal Objective 3
Provide a rigorous Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC) through focused professional development, effective differentiated instruction, and strategic assessments.
School Strategies
- Implementation of District created GVC in Math and ELA
- Development and implementation of common essential content (pre-GVC) in all other content areas
- Continued focus within school PLCs on the development and use of common assessments and the collection and analysis and data
- Algebra 1-2 moving to standards-based assessments
Learning Goal Metrics
- Schools will implement the GVC Framework in developed areas.
- Collect usage data of benchmark assessments.
- Gather a list of offerings associated with GVC.
- TES measurement of differentiated instructional strategies.
- Parent Satisfaction Survey