VHE Strategic Plan

1. Improve academic achievement in Math, Reading, and Science by increasing the % of students scoring in the proficient & distinguished categories on MAP & Milestones.

2. Close academic gaps, in Math & Reading, for our school subgroups. (ESOL, African American, SWD)

• Streamline professional learning communities (PLC) where teachers focus on what students need to learn, determine a pathway for how to show students have learned it, assess what to do if students do not learn it and how to respond if they already know it.
• Incorporate school wide writing block for all teachers at all grade levels.
• Incorporate gifted strategies across all grade levels for all students. (% of teachers gifted endorsed)
• Incorporating the VHE Design Thinking Process to help guide our writing block. (include on lesson plan format)
• Implement real-world PBL Opportunities to encourage integrating content (STEAM), critical thinking, problem solving & collaboration.
• Implement “WISE Time” on GATE days for students needing remediation.
• Implement the Readers are Leaders initiative and strategies, extended learning & enrichment opportunities

3. Create an Inclusive School Environment: Foster a culture of belonging where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.

4. Implement a Comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs through evidence-based interventions and supports.

• Strengthen Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs: Implement programs that build emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal skills.  Create a bank of pre-recorded lessons by administration – Counselor, AP, Principal, Coaches
• Enhance Teacher Capacity for Student Support: Provide professional development to help educators address diverse needs effectively, leveraging tech.
• Develop Personalized Intervention Plans: Use data to identify at-risk students and provide targeted supports.
• Strengthen Cross-Grade Level & Dept. Collaboration: Ensure alignment between grade levels, instructional staff, and other school departments such as GATE, ESOL, SWD & EIP.
• Foster Student Goal-Setting and Reflection for academics and behaviors: Empower students to set academic and personal goals and track their progress toward mastery.
• Monitor and discuss Attendance data during Whole Child Meetings f all students for excused and unexcused absences as well as accumulated tardies.
• Better understand the accessibility of our building and the needs of students.

5. Build Capacity Across All Grade Levels: Develop comprehensive training and mentorship programs that empower teachers & future leaders to drive school improvement, foster innovation, and implement equity-focused practices.

6. Enhance Teacher and Staff Retention Efforts: Create a supportive work environment through recognition programs, and initiatives that promote work-life balance and long-term commitment.

7. Equitable Resources: Distribute resources strategically based on student and school needs to ensure equitable support for underserved populations and maximize educational outcomes.

• Conduct Frequent Observations: Add one additional observation, above district/state requirements, for all teachers to provide continued constructive feedback.
• Establish Recognition Programs: System to regularly recognize outstanding performance (e.g., “Teacher of the Month”). Celebrate staff contributions through public recognition, awards, and celebratory events.
• Create a Work-Life Balance Initiative:- Offer flexible scheduling options where possible (e.g., staggered start times, remote work for planning days). Partner with childcare providers to establish a partnership.
• Conduct Exit and Stay Interviews: - Regularly conduct stay interviews to understand what motivates staff to remain. Analyze exit interviews to identify trends and address underlying retention challenges.
• Develop a Resource Allocation Framework: Create a rubric or criteria to identify student groups with the greatest need. Include factors such as socioeconomic status, academic performance, and access to extracurricular opportunities.
• Provide PD Opportunities district, state and national.
• Leverage Teacher Knowledge – Asks teachers to provide PD to leverage their knowledge
• Mentor/Mentee support with other grade level teachers.

8. Develop Cross-School Collaboration Networks Establish professional learning communities (PLCs) and inter-school partnerships to share best practices, resources, and innovative solutions.

9. Foster a Culture of Shared Accountability Engage all stakeholders—teachers, staff, families, and community members—in setting and achieving common goals for student success.

10. Empower Students & Parents as Active Participants in Their Child’s Education Implement programs that encourage student voice, leadership, and ownership of their learning journey.

• Create a family resource center to support engagement and collaboration
• Engage Families and Communities as Partners: Build collaborative relationships to support students’ academic and personal growth.
• Increase percentage of teachers with credentials or certifications for advanced learning (e.g. gifted, reading, math, ESOL, SPED)
• Form a teacher committee specifically working towards hiring highly qualified and effective teachers to join the VHE team.
• Promote parent engagement and involvement through PTO in 4 school wide PTO meetings a year.  Topics to be determined based on parent input.
• Promote parent engagement and involvement through grade level family academic nights.
• Translation services and opportunities for parents who speak other languages to engage with teachers and the community.
• Strategic Feedback sessions with parents led by school. Grade level discussions with families. (PTO)
• Teacher perspective on what we can do better.