York School Department
Common Local Assessment System

Educational Strategic Plan
Year 2 ~ 2004 - 2005

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Strand 1
Standards & Assessments
  • Pilot CLAS portfolios
  • Fully implement and monitor Comprehensive Local Assessment System (CLAS)
  • Implement Six Traits writing Rubric K-12
  • Develop model for standards-based reporting
  • Continue to emphasize & communicate graduation requirements of MLR
  • Seek community support for K-6 FLES Program
  • Develop 7-12 Foreign Language Curriculum
  • Review and Revise K-12 Math Curriculum
  • Expand Power School Implementation & interface with MEDMS
  • Evaluate and communicate progress toward implementing NEASC Accreditation recommendations and complete Establish timeline for Accreditation of YMS, CRES, VES
  • Expand Alternative Ed program at YHS for identified students
  • Monitor Implementation of Local Assessment System Pilot and evaluate YMS Alternative Ed Program
  • Develop plan for staff data management training & communication plan
Strand 2
Learning Experiences
  • Maintain commitment to K-A alignment
  • Make recommendation for Grade 2 configuration
  • Expand Horizons Program to YMS
  • Align instructional strategies K-12
  • Continue implementation of ELA & P.E. & Health, Social Studies & Science curricula
  • Begin implementation of K-12 Career Prep & VPA curric.
  • Examine school schedule to optimize student learning including expanded Kindergarten & transportation
  • Continue to provide development in Differentiation, Inclusionary Practice & curriculum specific offerings
  • Expand implementation of TEAMS Curriculum at YHS
  • Expand efforts to regionalize programs and services
  • Evaluate impact of long-term professional development plan
  • Develop policies about remediation for achievement of the MLR
  • Expand Learning Lab at YHS to include Science/ Social Studies
  • Pilot life skills Program at YHS
  • Implement Learning Lab Grades at YMS
  • Examine options for vocational students
  • Establish Service Learning Projects K-12
  • Expand connections between Family Literacy & ESL instruction
  • Provide support for expanded use of laptops
  • Evaluate YHS Freshman technology access & use
  • Create summer program for K-12 remediation
  • Continue K-12 efforts to integrate tech into classroom instruction
  • Develop K-A ESL Program plan
Strand 3
School & Community Partnerships
  • Explore student/parent/ teacher goal-setting 9-12
  • Pursue grant opportunities to support out goals and initiatives
  • Explore options for extending the school day
  • Pilot use of student-led conferences 5-8, explore use of student-let conferences 9-12
  • Implement changes to School Nutrition Program
  • Implement parent/teacher goal setting K-8
  • Expand efforts to formalize school business partnership with Stonewall Kitchen
  • Support Family Literacy Initiative
  • Continue to strengthen partnership with YCCC, SMCC & YHS
  • Support partnership with business community
  • Expand regionalization efforts
  • Utilize Tobacco Grant resources to make required policy changes
Strand 4
High Performance Leadership
  • Plan revised service delivery model for 504 students
  • Continue implementations of staff and evaluation model
  • Re-design school-based structures (teams, depts., curriculum groups) and plan for budget implications
  • Continue to support teacher leadership opportunities
  • Promote need for inclusionary practices at all levels
  • Continue to implement NEASC recommendations
  • Evaluate progress made toward attainment of Strategic Plan goals
  • Support board/admin sharing sessions Support A-Team as community of learners
  • Evaluate Tech Ed Program 5-12
  • Utilize DOE software for facilities mgmt
  • Develop revised process for support staff evaluation
  • Develop revised process for administrative evaluation
  • Evaluate roles of Supervision & Evaluation Process & new teacher induction program to support new faculty Increase communication from York School department to general community
  • Review Technology Plan & make recommendations for staffing, infrastructure and equipment
  • Work with School Committee on Ogunquit proposal Address recommendations of York Tax Relief Task Force
Strand 5
Public Engagement
  • Initiate public review of Vision, Mission, Values, and Belief Statements Examine impact of supervision Performing Art requirements to school facility Reinforce expectations to parents/ community re: MLR graduation requirements Involve community in long-range planning for budget that reflects state-mandated programs Communicate rationale for system-wide Accreditation process, & involve community in mission development for VES, CRES, & YMS Present rationale for use of YMS interest-earned money Communicate impact of Palesky Proposal to community
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