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SOUTH HADLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLSDISTRICT STRATEGIES FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT2020-2022

FORWARDDear Colleagues and School Community Members,This strategic plan is uniquely South Hadley’s andrepresents our values and unwavering commitment tomeeting the needs of all students. Our strategic planfocuses on what matters most in South Hadley- students,teaching, learning and sense of community. Ifimplemented well, it has the power to transform ourapproach to teaching and learning. South HadleyPublic Schools is an extraordinary school system withendless potential. Our strategic plan provides the visionwe need to enhance our students’ educationalexperiences and engage in continued professionallyrewarding work.In continued collaboration,Dr. Diana Bonneville, Interim Superintendent of SHPS

SHPS SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS:CHAIR KYLE BELANGERVICE CHAIR .ALLISON SCHLACHTERMEMBER . CHRISTINE PHILLIPSMEMBER .CHARLES MILESMEMBER . .ALLYSON GARCIASTUDENT REPRESENTATIVE .MADALYN FOLEY

SHPS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM:INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT . DR. DIANA BONNEVILLEDIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES . .BETH COOKEBUSINESS MANAGER . .JENNIFER VOYIKINTERIM HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND ASST. PRINCIPAL LIZ WOOD AND PATRICK LEMIEUXMIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND ASST. PRINCIPAL . DAVID GALLAGHER AND BRUCE HASTINGSINTERIM MOSIER PRINCIPAL AND REPRESENTATIVES . DR. DIANA BONNEVILLE, PAM SODERBAUM AND JESSICA LAWPLAINS ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL . . . . HANK SKALADIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY . .STEVEZIOBROWSKI

MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of the South HadleyPublic Schools is to enhance livesthrough teaching and learning.Therefore, we pledge to educatestudents in a challenging,supportive learning community inwhich each student strives to be alife-long learner, to develop her/hisfull potential, and to become aresponsible citizen in a diverse andglobal society.

STUDENT RACE AND ETHNICITY

SELECTED POPULATIONSHIGH NEEDS39.29%ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGEDSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES26.9%17.7%ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS4.7%FIRST LANGUAGE NOT ENGLISH7.8%FREE/ REDUCED LUNCH36%*While we distributed on average of 130 meals per week lastSpring 2020 during COVID-19, we are now distributingupwards of 600 meals per week.

2019 ACCOUNTABILITYCLASSIFICATIONSSHPS IS MODERATELY MAKING PROGRESSTOWARDS TARGETS (NEXT GENERATIONMCAS)GRADES 3-8 ELA AND MATH: SLIGHTLYBELOW STATE AVERAGE (NEXT GENERATIONMCAS)GRADE 10 ELA/ MATH : SLIGHTLY ABOVESTATE AVERAGEGRADE 9 BIOLOGY: SLIGHTLY ABOVE STATEAVERAGE

DATA ANALYSIS: SHHSSee School Improvement Plan for more detailsELA: over the past 5 years, consistently at or abovestate average. Grading categories and examstructure have changed in 2019, therefore directcomparisons cannot be made. Focus will be onincreasing depth of open responses.Math: Over the past three years, 85-90% of SHHSstudents have been proficient, as compared tostate average of 78%. Focus will be on computationwithout a calculator, graphs, estimations, unfamiliarvocabulary and solving multi-step problems.Bio: new standards will be implemented on MCASthis year. AP Bio scores have risen over the pastthree years (mean score 2.5 in 2016 to 3.44 in 2019).

MESMS: DATA ANALYSIS ANDSTUDENT LEARNINGOBJECTIVESSee School Improvement Plan for more detailsELA: Performing below state average in grades5-8. Focus will be on comprehending complexliterary and informational texts, and producingclear and coherent writing which is appropriateto task, purpose and audience. 35-40% meetingor exceeding expectationsMath: Performing below state average ingrades 5-8. Focus will be on geometry, real andcomplex number system, statistics and algebraconcepts. 33-39% meeting or exceedingexpectationsScience: 51% meeting or exceedingexpectations. Focus will be on long termrecollection and developing solutions to real-lifeproblems

MOSIER: DATA ANALYSISAND STUDENT LEARNINGOBJECTIVESSee School Improvement Plan for more detailsELA: Grade 3 students performed slightly below state average;Grade4 performed 5% better than state average. Focus will beon comprehending complex literary and informational texts,and producing clear and coherent writing which is appropriateto task, purpose and audience.Math: Grade 3 and Grade 4 students outperformed the stateaverage (2%/ 7%). Grade 2 focus will be on addition/subtraction, understanding place value, measuring length.Grade 3 focus will be on multiplication and division, placevalue, measurement. Grade 4 focus will be on using fouroperations with whole numbers, using place value, fractions,interpreting data and classifying shapes.

PLAINS: STUDENTLEARNING OBJECTIVESSee School Improvement Plan for more detailsELA: Read and comprehend complex literaryand informational texts independently andproficiently; write routinely for a range of tasks,purposes and audiences; converse andcollaborate with diverse partners building onothers’ ideasMath: Understand numbers 1-10 and teennumbers as tens and ones (K); knowledge ofpartners and number patterns; addition andsubtraction strategies (Gr. 1); place valueconcepts and two digit addition (Gr.1)

THEORY OF ACTIONIF we:Cultivate a shared vision of effective teaching that isresponsive to the academic, social and emotional needsof every studentensure that rigorous and relevant content is deliveredwithin a framework of engagement, differentiatedinstruction and critical thinking across all disciplinesdevelop relationships with students in a collaborativeenvironment that is safe, supportive, inclusive and positive,andcommunicate our efforts with all students, staff, families andconstituenciesTHEN we will increase the overall academic achievement andsocial-emotional wellbeing of ALL students and theirpreparedness to be empathetic and contributing citizens.

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS:InstructionalPractice effectivelydifferentiatedand engaging informed byevidence ofstudentlearning measured bystudentengagementand continualgrowthCurriculum Social/ Emotionalevery studenthas access toconsistent,high qualitycurriculum fosters use ofhigh-levelthinking skillsand practicalapplication ofknowledge promoteculture ofrespect,equity andinclusionfocus andpromotion ofself-awarenessandself-managementemphasis onempathy andrelationshipswith othersCommunication central focus inall aspects ofour work ensures esources/Materials access tocurrent andrelevanttechnology,texts andmaterials buildings aresafe andconduciveto learning fiscal budgetreflective ofdistrictpriorities

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1: The district will review structures, practices andprocedures designed to support teaching and learning to ensure theyappropriately and rigorously challenge and support the learning of CEOUTCOMEConditions forSuccessIC S C ict ALT, ITdeptResearch anddevelopinsurancepolicies,distribution andcollectionprocedures,professionaldevelopmentand support forteachersIncreasedachievement forall studentsduring remoteand hybridlearning models;varied remoteinstructionalpracticesimplemented byteachersXXXX1BIncreaseMCASscores inMath andELA ingrades 3-8to meetstateexpectationsDISTRICT math teachersMCAS dataanalysis; updatecurriculum maps;chooseelementary mathprogram; hiremathinterventionistIncreased mathMCAS scores;revisedcurriculum maps;new elementarymath programXXXX

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1: The district will review structures, practices andprocedures designed to support teaching and learning to ensure theyappropriately and rigorously challenge and support the learning of allstudents.PRIORITY or teachersto bettersupportstudents inremoteinstruction,socialemotionallearning andequityLEADRESPONSIBILITYDistrict ALT, ITdept, ITstipendedsupportpositions,SACs, districtdiversitycommitteeEVIDENCEPD scheduleand survey;SAC data;disciplinarydataOUTCOMETeachers will feelconfidentteachingremotely and nts’emotionalwellbeing will beenhanced;mutual respectand empathywill becomepillars of schoolcommunity;increasedawarenessaround socialjustice issuesConditions forSuccessIC S C R12345XXXXX

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1: The district will review structures, practices andprocedures designed to support teaching and learning to ensure theyappropriately and rigorously challenge and support the learning of allstudents.PRIORITY SMSscheduleMESMSPrincipal,MESMSleadershipteam andfacultyOptions toMESMS masterschedule,recognizingstudentachievementdata interestsMESMS schedulethat reflects ourneeds andconstraints1EImplementNEASCrecommendationsHS Alt team;classroomteachersCommonplanning time;increasedformativeassessments;protocols forexaminingstudent workIncreasedstudentachievement byfocusing onstudent workand gaugingmastery skill levelConditions forSuccessIC S C R12345XXXXXXXX

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1: The district will review structures, practices andprocedures designed to support teaching and learning to ensure theyappropriately and rigorously challenge and support the learning of allstudents.PRIORITY ACTION1FIncreaseacademicofferings forourvocationalstudents andat riskpopulation toensureequitableaccessLEADRESPONSIBILITYDirector ofStudentServices;district DENCEFollow outlinedrecommendations of Spec.Ed. audit;verticalalignment oftherapeuticclassroomswhere studentscan attend totheir coreacademicswith staffsupport;decreasedbudgetaryexpenses;explore EarlyChildhoodVoc. programOUTCOMEAccess tocurriculumexpectations;keeping studentsin district;increasedvocationalenrollment withinSHPS; decreasedSpecial Ed.revenuesConditions forSuccessIC S C R12345XXXXX

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: The district will recognize the profound influence ofa positive school culture and will strive to create an optimal climate wheresafety and well-being are high EOUTCOME2ADevelop aformalsocial-emotionalcurriculumfor allstudents atall gradelevelsDistrict ALT;SACs andGuidanceCounselorsFaculty trained inthe use ofresearch basedbest practices inorder to helpadults connectwith students andaddress theirbehavioral andsocial-emotionalneeds; maintaintrauma informedclassroomsDistrict-wide SELcurriculum; SELadvisory timeembedded inmaster schedule2BTeachMESMS andMosier staffprinciplesof SHHS’RestorativePracticesDistrict ALTHS administrationwill begin trainingMESMS andMosier faculty onRP principlesCode ofConduct andculturerepresentative ofRP values;decreaseddisciplinary issuesConditions forSuccessIC S C R1234XXXXX5X

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: The district will recognize the profound influence ofa positive school culture and will strive to create an optimal climate wheresafety and well-being are high EOUTCOME2CExaminehiringpractices toincreasediversitywithin ourfacultyDistrict ALTMore diversefaculty and staffthat isrepresentativeof studentpopulationEncompass aculture of equityand inclusion2DCollaboratebetweenRTI, PBIS andLiteracyTeams toimprovestudentDirector ofStudentServices; PreK-8leadershipteams, PreK- 8classroomteachersSAT minutes,examination ofreferralsIncreasedacademic andsocial/emotionalwellbeing ofPreK-8 studentsinterventionsConditions forSuccessIC S C R12XX345XXXXX

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: The district will recognize the profound influence ofa positive school culture and will strive to create an optimal climate wheresafety and well-being are high priorities.PRIORITY ACTION2EEnsure that allsafetyprotocolsidentified inDESEsubmittedreturn-to-school plan areadhered mmended actionsfollowedLEADRESPONSIBILITYDistrict ALT,nurses,custodians;town FacilitiesDirectorEVIDENCESafetyinspectionreports; airpurifiers andappropriate PPEin rooms; digitalself-attestationformsOUTCOMESafety andwellbeing of allConditions forSuccessIC S C R12345XXX