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Vision 2009 District Improvement Plan Overview. Curriculum and Instruction Initiatives Dr. Peggy Stark Associate Superintendent November 12, 2005. Every Child College Ready. Quality Education. VALUES. Continuous Campus Improvement. KNOWLEDGE. “Role of the Teacher”. SKILLS.
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Vision 2009District Improvement Plan Overview Curriculum and Instruction Initiatives Dr. Peggy Stark Associate Superintendent November 12, 2005
VALUES Continuous Campus Improvement KNOWLEDGE “Role of the Teacher” SKILLS Quality Education • Respect for Each Child • High Expectations for Everyone • Provide Opportunities that Meet • the Learning Needs of Each Child • Through Knowledge of TEKS • Scope and Sequence • Knowledge of How Children • Develop and Learn • High Quality Instructional • Strategies • Mastery of the Full Teaching • Cycle • Collaboration and Peer Support
Curriculum and Instruction Concept Statement The mission of the Curriculum and Instruction Division is to provide leadership and service to facilitate continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning in SAISD, In a way that: • Addresses the needs of all students for the 21st Century • Provides support to school personnel • Deepens the conceptual understanding of curriculum and content knowledge • Models research-based best practices • Builds the capacity of staff to be more effective • Assures ongoing interdepartmental planning, collaboration, and communication • Provides sustained long-term professional learning for all employees so that students and educators in the SAISD community achieve success and represent a model of exemplary education.
Every Child College-Ready Standards-based Instruction Purposeful Interventions for academic performance for sub-populations Schools within Schools (SWS) Middle and High Schools High School Redesign Campus Instructional Coordinators Department Chairs Teacher Work Areas – Established for increased collaborative efforts Dual-Credit Partnerships with UT Austin; UTSA; and ACCD PK-8 Academies 12 campuses 5,244 students Early Childhood Program and Facilities Class-size Waivers with Additional Stipends for Teachers Bilingual Multi-Grade Support via Certified Retired Teachers (CRTs) and Para Professionals Examine and Evaluate the Late Exit Program for Limited English Speakers Realigned ARD Decision-Making Process Individual Education Plans for all students in at-risk situations and 504/Dyslexia with current legislation Integrating Literacy and Technology in all content areas Curriculum Management System Online Scope and Sequence with Increased Rigor and Alignment for Grades PK-12 Parent Connection New Fine Arts Facilities Completed at 8 High Schools for enhanced Fine Arts Program Development Multiple Grants GEAR UP Accelerated Reading Initiative Accelerated Math Initiative Performance-Based Measurement District-wide Intervention Plan Restructuring the School System District Initiatives
Early Childhood Education 3 & 4 Year Olds Enrollment:2004: 4,201 2005: 4,296
