Regional School District 13

Strategic Plan

Regional School District 13 Strategic Coherence Plan 2017-2018 Through engagement in authentic learning, all Regional School District 13 students are empowered to thrive and contribute as global citizens.

Student Achievement
District Goal: Ensure an authentic learning environment that supports growth, innovation and critical thinking so that all students are successful in life, learning and work beyond school.
Vision: RSD 13 is a dynamic learning environment where community, state, national and international partnerships contribute to innovative self-directed learning. Curriculum, instruction and assessment are aligned with state and national standards and support engaging student learning experiences. Critical data analysis and a commitment to the 4Cs contribute to coherent systemic improvement at the student, school and district level.

Improvement Strategy	Persons Responsible	Measurement	Resources	Target Date
Align and measure student learning outcomes to state and national standards.	COT/ADMIN	Student Performance	Specialists SDE	6/2018
Align instructional practices with a focus on critical thinking to student learning outcomes.	COT/ADMIN	PL Plan Instructional Rounds/TEVAL	PL Survey Data	Annually
Align formative and summative assessments to student learning outcomes.	COT/ADMIN	Assessment Inventory	Data Specialist	6/2018
Develop District-wide educational programming plan aligned with building and grade configurations.	COT/ADMIN COMMITTEE	Completed plan	Center for School Change, Specialists	2/2018

Well-Being
District Goal: Sustain a district-wide culture and climate that supports and promotes well-being for all.
Vision: Well-being is recognized and practiced as the foundation upon which all our success is built; deliberate attention and commitment to well-being for all is evident throughout the district; RSD13 is a model district recognized for its commitment to well-being.

Improvement Strategy	Persons Responsible	Measurement	Resources	Target Date
Form district-wide well-being committee.	COT	Membership Meeting schedule	YMCA, UPENN, Survey Data	11/2017
Identify priority wellness focus areas for future planning SY 18-19	Wellness Committee	Focus Groups, Published Focus areas, District Survey	Yale, Rushford, Community and State agencies UPENN Research	1/2018
Increase awareness and practice of well-being through exploration of research-based best practice.	Wellness Committee	Focus Groups, Published Focus areas, District Survey		11/17-6/18

Engagement
District Goal: Ensure community understanding, engagement and support for District goals and priorities.
Vision: Throughout the district, the Durham and Middlefield local communities and within the state there is a shared and accurate understanding and communication of the unique programming, goals and achievements of the District. Board of Education members are informed and visible advocates.The District continues to make improvements in educational programming while leveraging the most efficient use of existing physical plant resources.

Improvement Strategy	Persons Responsible	Measurement	Resources	Target Date
Develop district-wide communication plan	KV/ADMIN	Communication Plan District surveys Updated District Web-Site	Communication Support	3/2018
Develop BOE policy and allocate resources that enhance District mission and student learning outcomes.	KV/BOE	Policy revision Revised budget process	School Finance Project CABE Shipman	On-going
Develop and communicate district-wide timeline for continued response to declining enrollment and corresponding building plans.	KV/BOE/ ADMIN	Updated proposal	Architects MMI Task Force	6/2018