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Goals
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Objectives
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Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessment
To improve student achievement.
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* Develop and implement a comprehensive PreK-12 curriculum design model for each learning area that correlates grade level/subject learning area expectations with the Massachusetts Frameworks and includes learning materials, strategies, and assessment measures.
* Communicate expectations and achievement to students and parents.
* Analyze and use data to make informed curricular and instructional decisions.
* Establish and implement a district-wide professional development and mentoring program.
* Engage all students in challenging programs that employ multiple pathways to meet their individual needs.
* Establish and maintain an educational program that extends far beyond the core academics and includes arts, cultural awareness, and physical and emotional well being.
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District And School Organization
To build fiscally responsible organizational structures which support teaching and learning to meet the unique needs of all students.
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* Explore and implement ways to provide more flexibility in daily and yearly schedules.
* Ensure that class size, staffing patterns, and programming reflect current and sound educational research.
* Provide increased time and opportunity for PreK-12 coordination between and across grade levels.
* Establish the necessary leadership structure to support meeting the Curriculum and Assessment Goal.
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Community Relations And Partnerships
To promote and enhance mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with individuals and groups in the community.
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* Establish by September 2007 an inclusive committee of individuals from the community to explore, develop, monitor, and report on the creation of new partnerships.
* Seek funds to support school and community relationships.
* Identify, develop, and foster diverse opportunities for students to engage in active learning in the community.
* Extend the use of public school facilities and related resources for broad and beneficial use by the wider community.
* Work with school personnel and community members to provide ongoing information regarding school expenditures, annual budget, student achievement, and school related activities.
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District And School Resources
To provide the necessary resources to support the educational needs of the district.
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* Evaluate current facilities and their capacity to meet ongoing needs.
* Establish and implement a comprehensive maintenance plan for existing facilities.
* Provide the time and resources for relevant, high quality professional development.
* Advocate for sufficient, stable, and predictable financial support at local, state, and federal levels based on identified district needs.
* Expand alternative educational opportunities that meet individual learning needs.
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Technology
To employ a variety of technologies as integral components of district curricula, administrative operations, and community partnerships.
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* Advance creative and critical thinking skills through the effective and ethical use of technology.
* Ensure that technology is integrated throughout the curriculum.
* Deliver appropriate professional development to support the use of technology in the classroom and district operations.
* Provide the necessary staff to effectively implement our district technology plan.
* Identify and provide current and replacement technologies to support our district technology plan.
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