FY22 Action Plans
Goal 1
Engage all students in learning that leads to academic growth, achievement, and readiness for high school, college, career, and life.
WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR
Ensure students learn the essential grade level standards through our multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) processes
• Essential standards focus for all students (Tier 1)
• Ensured every student equitable access to the teaching and learning experiences we guarantee across every classroom (Tier 1)
• Provided opportunities for teacher voice to collaboratively finalize new D62 districtwide data analysis and student response protocol to ensure students learn the essential standards, participating in extra support in a timely manner when they need it (Tier 2)
• Increased access to intensive interventions for students who need it (Tier 3) Support students through schooling transitions
• Created common actions to support students as they transition from one milestone year to the next.
Each of these actions are included in each school’s improvement plan (SIP) to support students as they transition
• From preschool to kindergarten
• From fifth grade to sixth grade
• From eighth grade to ninth
• In addition, in between each grade level, teachers take supportive actions to welcome students into the next grade level every year
WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT
Ensure students continue to learn the essential grade level standards by finalizing and implementing the new D62 data analysis protocol for teacher team Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The data protocol will inform teachers about student growth and needs as they plan instruction through the MTSS process.
• Student learning emphasizes the essential standards (Tier 1)
• Students who need it receive extra support to learn the essential standards (Tier 2)
• Continue to increase access to intensive interventions for students who need it (Tier 3)
Ensure support for students as they move through schooling transitions
• Continuously refine actions as needed via the school improvement plan process
Goal 2
Provide personal support to each student to develop the skills and confidence to be self-sufficient learners.
WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR
Established system for teacher leaders to become “D62 student engagement coaches” to coach their peers
Launched day 1 training of Kagan cooperative learning structures for all teachers
Implemented classroom circles to foster relationships, build community and problem solving (Tier 1)
Increased student engagement and voice to support learning of grade level standards
• Launched training and ongoing professional learning support system for every District 62 teacher via Kagan cooperative learning structures
• Provide personalized one-on-one coaching of the student engagement structures for every teacher to support effective implementation
• Invested in D62 “student engagement coaches” early Kagan training in order to provide in-house teacher leadership opportunities for teachers to coach their peers in effective Kagan student engagement implementation
Instituted CHAMPS (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, Success) classroom management structure for students to be responsible, motivated and engaged (Tier 1)
Continued the implementation of Second Step as Social Emotional Learning (SEL) daily curriculum to nurture supportive, successful classroom learning environments (Tier 1)
Provided increased social emotional learning professional learning opportunities for district staff (Tiers 2/3)
Partnered with Kenneth Young Center for provision of clinical and non-clinical student and family services, given the increase in SEL and mental health needs as a result of the pandemic (Tiers 2/3)
WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT
Increase student engagement and voice to support learning of grade level standards
• Complete days 1-5 of cooperative learning training for every D62 teacher and administrators and ensure increased student engagement in all classrooms
• Continue to provide personalized one-on-one coaching of the student engagement structures for every teacher to support effective implementation
• Nurture teacher leadership “student engagement coaches” in every school
• Carry out principal and district instructional leadership moves to ensure Kagan implementation benefits all students
Initiated the planning for a districtwide implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) to systemic framework.
Reviewed and analyzed current student SEL and health data and determine next steps to support student needs
• Illinois Youth Survey Data
• Kenneth Young Center Data
• District 62 SEL Survey Data
Continue planning for possible full day kindergarten
Make progress through considerations for additional year-round school opportunities
Explore the enhancement of middle school encore programming opportunities for students
Goal 3
Provide personal support to each staff member to develop the skills and confidence to be innovative, exemplary, and visionary leaders of the district and their proffesion.
WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR
Provided personal support to teachers to increase their students’ learning by investing in student centered coaching partnerships
Created and maintained opportunities for staff voice and engagement
Built trust and supportive relationships with a focus on safety and well-being
Utilized key data points to make informed decisions
Value teacher voice to finalize common data analysis protocols for PLCs
Provided ongoing opportunities for staff wellness
Reviewed district equity audit and implemented change in key findings areas
Board of Education engaged in Equity professional development facilitated by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB)
WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT
Encourage student-centered coaching partnerships to increase student learning across every classroom
Continue to recognize and celebrate staff - Difference Makers, Wellness Days, 25-year employees and retirees
Plan for retention and recruitment of certified and non-certified staff
- Paraeducator Job Fair
- Increased substitute pay
- Collaborate with Association leaders
Utilize stay and exit interviews for retention and wellness initiatives
Convene a District Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) committee
Convene and train school-based DEIB teams, including student equity officers
Goal 4
Engage families and the community as partners to support student success.
WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR
School communications
• Assess preferences/needs from families in order to enhance/refine communications between home and school COVID-19 global pandemic support
• Community food distribution to families in need
• Created principal welcome videos highlighting safety and health protocols
• Website development
• Resource page
• COVID-19 dashboard
• Creation of three-part video series documenting district’s journey through pandemic
• Hosting of vaccine clinics for staff, parents, children and community
Connecting with our community
• Development of D62 COVID-19 Taskforce to provide input and feedback regarding district health and safety measures during the pandemic
• Meeting with Des Plaines and Rosemont community leaders: quarterly
• Meeting with parent leaders: quarterly
• Supporting newcomer English Learner families
WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT
Reconfiguration of new District 62 website
Supporting new English Learner (EL) families
Connecting with our community by telling the District 62 story
• Website
• Social media
• Videos
Goal 5
Effectively, efficiently, and equitably manage the district's facilities and financial resources.
WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR
Purchased and distributed:
• Safety and health supplies and equipment for students and staff
• Technology tools and equipment for students and staff to enhance both remote and blended teaching and learning
• Meals to families during remote learning
Employed additional staff to meet student and staff needs during the pandemic
Implemented facility plans to meet social distancing and space needs during the pandemic
Expedited district furniture improvement schedule to replace tables with modern desks to allow for better social distancing.
Managed supply chain delays
Accelerated the upgrade of building intercoms, phones, clocks
Collaborated with the Des Plaines Police Department to discuss security improvements
Monthly Operations and Technology meetings
Network with other school districts on experiences and practices
WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT
Complete student desk rollout
Continue to upgrade technology infrastructure: servers, switches, phones, intercoms, clocks
Increase the number of cameras located throughout the district
Ongoing discussions with the Des Plaines Police Department
Complete a facilities improvement and space utilization study with Wight & Co.
