Action Plans

Provide training and support for the consistent understanding and implementation of identified Essential Standards K-8 in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Implement a K-8 reading intervention system outlined in D62 Reading intervention Non-negotiables, Guidelines and Program Effectiveness with building principals, reading specialists, and interventionists.

Seek final feedback on plans and then execute Kindergarten Readiness and transition plans.

Establish a timeline and process to re-engage deepen use, and support teachers’ understanding of the essential standards to move accountability from principals and reading interventionists to the teacher level.

Develop a plan to engage our certified staff in learning the RtI at Work model with Solution Tree.

Revisit Kindergarten readiness documents and data to develop an implementation plan for next year.

Investigate schedule options to ensure students can participate in Tier I math intervention.

Investigate new approaches and resources for math program effectiveness (Transmath)

Investigate collection of assessment data to support end of year vertical articulations conversations related to student mastery of essential standards in reading, writing, and math.

Investigate how to assist others become comfortable and proficient with the PLC at Work/RtI at Work process

Provide training and support for all staff on Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma Responsive Practices in a Remote Learning Environment and on CHAMPS.

Provide training and support to families and students through meal distribution and home visits to eliminate barriers to students accessing their education.

Provide training and support to social workers on Second STEP social emotional learning curriculum to help support students with learning key social skills.

Provide training and support to school principals, behavior specialists, interventionists, and social workers on Ripple Effects, a new Tier 3 intervention.

Continue to examine and develop resources, tools and strategies to help support students and families as we navigate the worldwide pandemic.

Develop tools and strategies to hold principals and staff accountable for ensuring that Tier 1 supports are being implemented. This should be observed, monitored and measured through the evaluation process.

Investigate what supports and intervention can be provided to students and their families in a remote learning setting.

Research ways to support staff well-being especially during the pandemic.

Explore ways to better assess if and how student social emotional needs are being met.

Investigate student and teacher perception through survey and other observation data regarding opportunities for student engagement and voice during in-person and remote learning.

Implement strategies and tools to increase avenues for open two-way communication and input for staff in decisions that impact teaching and learning.

Employ strategies and tools to balance safety and health related staff issues and the need for students to return to school.

Provide personalized PD choice times.

Develop opportunities to find additional time for staff to plan, grade, respond to families and students.

Create clarity in staff expectations in communicating and collaborating with families.

Investigate how other districts are supporting staff health and well-being.

Investigate how other districts are establishing staff expectations for communicating and collaborating with families especially during the pandemic.

Create a D62 COVID-19 dashboard to keep families and the community well informed of critical information that guides decision-making.

Work with other community agencies to provide food drives and distributions for families in need.

Identify strengths and opportunities to increase family and community satisfaction through such avenues as the Parent Communication Council and external Back IN School Taskforce.

Keep families and the community informed of progress made on the strategic plan goals.

Foster better use of the district website to increase family communication and connections.

Strategize how to better connect with members of the community who do not have learners attending a D62 school.

Explore how other districts use an internal and community-wide asset inventory to mobilize every resource available across the broader community.

Explore best practices and how other districts successfully increase community and family engagement.

Purchase and distribute safety and health supplies and equipment for students and staff.

Purchase and distribute technology tools and equipment for students and staff to enhance both remote and blended teaching and learning.

Employ addition staff to meet student and staff needs during the pandemic.

Implement facility plans to meet social distancing and space needs during the pandemic.

Develop a timeline and a process to provide updates on our progress.

Network with other districts to better meet staff, student and family needs during the pandemic.

Research and keep informed of the mandates and requirements to better meet staff, student and family needs during the pandemic.

Research how to meet the requirements and needs resulting from the pandemic and trying to be fiscally effective and efficient.