Strategic Framework Update Jan 2023

Authentic Learning Experiences Goal 1:

D230 will promote innovative instructional experiences to provide students real world opportunities.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Interdisciplinary Learning Opportunities Feedback received from students, staff and administrators 2. Flexible Course Scheduling  Superintendent Advisory feedback  Auditing blended parameters in preparation for SY23-24 offerings 3. Curricular Design: Stage 3 Focus on Empowered Learners THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Based on synthesis of the data gathered, the following opportunities will be implemented for SY23-24: a. Expand enrollment in Fitness & Nutrition b. Expand course offerings with the addition of Instructional American Studies and Integrated Global Issues & Freshman English c. Special Education exploring Transfr 2. Expand the blended course offerings based on staff availability & student interest

Goal 2:

D230 will increase completion of courses for students to gain college credit or industry credentials/certifications.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Increase Dual Credit/Enrollment Offerings Course Offerings  Audited Course Offerings  College Career Counselors building a promo of dual credit offerings 2. AP Analysis Building Level Data Analysis  Analysis of building level AP data  Audit National Pass Rate and School Level AP performance for the past 5 years Student Recruitment  Determine students outperforming their “AP Potential” 3. Increase Certification Opportunities Building Level Certification Testing  Math in Construction OSHA certs  New course proposal in English THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Audit teacher qualifications with college partnerships 2. Design support for students pursuing advanced coursework

Communication and Engagement Goal 3:

D230 will build a differentiated communication plan to support district and stakeholder needs.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Create Communication Audit 2. Student feedback was collected via Superintendent Advisory Committees at each school 3. Sample Communication Plans are being collected from schools across the country THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Systems Review: Seeking proposals from website communication vendors to determine best system for communication 2. Draft 5Essentials Marketing Plan to improve parent engagement to reach 25% parent participation at each campus

Goal 4:

D230 will increase interaction with our community to engage with our academic, co-curricular and post-secondary preparation programs.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. A parent engagement audit is underway 2. Through initial input and feedback, we learned that independent of EL families’ needs for translation, many may need information on high schools in the U.S. 3. Translation Each school has begun to translate essential communications, focusing on incoming 8th graders and graduating seniors.

Schools started translating other documents, including newsletters and athletic/activity information. Andrew is tracking data on how many are accessing the translated monthly newsletters.

THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Consider a video series - High School 101 - for parents.

Timeless videos to educate families on high school traditions 2. Build a warehouse (website page) of translated annual engagement activities/events. (ie Booster membership, College Night, Back to School Night)

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Goal 5A - Academic:

Goal 5B - PPS:

D230 will close achievement gaps through revising and modifying current practices and intervention efforts.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Baseline Data Data Analysis  Determined the criteria for the subgroup gap analysis Feedback  Staff Strategic Framework Group  Curriculum Advisory  Parent / Board Committees 2. Grade Distribution Building Analysis  Buildings determined the subgroups as an area of focus  Evaluation of D230 multi-tiered system of support 3. Freshmen on Track Building Level Interventions THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Investigate classroom strategies/Tier I interventions 2. Design responsive interventions and finding the best supports for individual students

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Baseline Data Data Analysis  Determined the criteria for the subgroup gap analysis Feedback  Staff Strategic Framework Group  Curriculum Advisory  Parent / Board Committees 2. Reset and Targeted Intervention  Coordinated communication regarding policies, practices, and expectations with all stakeholders  Updated attendance record collection  Streamlined identification and intervention processes for chronically absent students 3. Late to School Intervention  Face to face interaction with students late to school  Process for seamless student entry into classroom  Parent Contacts & Progressive Consequences  Improved data collection including qualitative data THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Continue partnership with Instructional colleagues to embed SEL strategies into Stage 3 (trauma informed practices and restorative practices) and implement the Panorama platform 2. Continue to build targeted interventions to impact achievement gaps based on Panorama data

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Goal 6:

D230 will enhance enrichment and leadership opportunities to reach all student populations.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Data Review  Reviewed each school’s 5Essentials data  Common target area of “Student Voice” and engagement emerged  Brainstormed current mechanisms of student voice & need for expanded student body representation 2. Thought Exchange - Student Voice  Completed Student Voice Thought Exchange Training  Generated list of common Thought Exchange questions for all three schools  Launched Student Voice Thought Exchange in November

3. Draft Action Plan  Identified common student voice themes across district  Exploration of structural changes needed to expand student voice  Drafted district-wide action plan for leadership review THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Present draft action plan to improve Student Voice across the district to the Strategic Framework Team in January 2023 2. Solicit feedback from student leaders in spring Superintendent’s advisory in order to finalize plan in March 2023

Responsive Curriculum Goal 7:

D230 will strengthen college and national career pathways through course selection, co-curricular programs, and service learning.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Planning Meetings  Administrators have met to develop plan, steps, and timeline to meet goals 2. Career Pathways  Guidance Department is working with all students to identify a career pathway through Schoolinks by February 2023 3. Course Selection Process  Coursemaster is ready to be sent to Schoolinks  Lessons learned:  Our inconsistencies with offerings between campuses is troublesome  Transition to a new education management system needs to be factored into timeline THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Plan and prepare for online course registration for the 2024-2025 via Schoolinks 2. Gain ISBE approval for our development and implementation plan of PaCE framework and begin to develop a career pathway guide in Education & Training

Goal 8:

D230 will regularly review departmental curriculum with a focus on executive functioning, communication, and critical analysis skills.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Math Curriculum  Audit and realignment of standards through cohesive sequencing design  Endorsement of integrated model and focus on the 8 Mathematical Practices  Development of Curriculum Guides - Math 2 2. World Language Curriculum  Longitudinal enrollment analysis of all (4) languages  Projections of future enrollments based on analysis 3. CTE Alignment with Career Pathways  Initialized crosswalk of CCPE/CCRI/PaCE Framework as a district  Identified strengths and challenges of coursework and staffing to achieve CCPE  Utilization of labor market information to drive future CCPEs THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Prepare Math 2 and Honors Math 2 for 2023-2024 Implementation 2. Leverage Labor Market Analysis with D230 Resources to Expand CCPE Opportunities

Social-Emotional Development Goal 9:

D230 will implement practices that promote resilience and persistence within students.

Goal 10:

D230 will improve staff satisfaction, professional relationships, and engagement within the school community.

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Baseline Data  Collected and analyzed data  Identified data gaps and problem solved solutions  Panorama Surveys proved extremely beneficial 2. Trauma Informed Practices-District  Established Cohort  150 staff  Steering Committee  Newsletter  Common Language  Self Compassion  Demystify  Strategies 3. Trauma Informed Practices-Building  Led staff PD opportunities  Reintroduced and demystified basic concepts around T.I.  Introduced classroom strategies

THINGS WE DID AND/OR LEARNED: 1. Data Review  Reviewed 5Essentials and HumanEX staff survey data  Teacher Engagement or Influence was identified as priority area 2. Thought Exchange - Teacher Engagement  Developed two district-wide Thought Exchanges for staff that were launched in October  Each school launched a third Exchange regarding unique 5Essentials results  Summary data was reviewed with Teacher Association Leadership and Teacher-Administration Relations Committee (TARC) 3. Defined Targets  Curriculum & Instructional Programs emerged as the strongest area for increase of teacher voice and influence across the district  Results provided further insight regarding individual building needs in this area

THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Expand professional development opportunities and implement instructional and SEL practices that leverage trauma informed and restorative practices with fidelity 2. Offer additional enrichment programs led by students and staff based on staff feedback and Panorama data

THINGS WE PLAN TO DO NEXT: 1. Draft targets and potential action steps and review with Teacher-Administration Relations Committee during fall semester 2. Finalize Teacher Engagement plan and present to stakeholders in March 2023