Empowering Students for Success: Madera Unified Strategic Plan
Explore Madera Unified School District's strategic plan focusing on academic growth, tenacity, and resiliency, aimed at ensuring all students are college-ready, career-equipped, and empowered with character. The plan emphasizes self-responsibility, critical thinking, and meaningful participation. Discover the Four Pillars essential for student success and bridging the achievement gap through equitable access and strong relationships with families and the community.
Empowering Students for Success: Madera Unified Strategic Plan
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EASTIN-ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL INSTITUTE DAYS – 2012-13
Madera unified Strategic plan • Our Goal • Madera: Unified to ensure every student is educated for College, equipped for Career, and empowered with Character.
Madera unified Strategic plan • The Vital Signs of Student Growth & Development • We want our students to experience continuous academic growth, embody academic tenacity, and to model socio-emotional resiliency. • Therefore, we will monitor and thoroughly analyze: • Self-responsibility, self-discipline and initiative • Critical thinking and problem-solving • Proficiency in all subjects • Meaningful participation in class, school and community • Acquisition of positive life skills • Closing the “achievement gap” and accelerating learning for all student groups. • Successful transitions from level-to-level (Prekindergarten-Elementary-Secondary-post-Secondary
Madera unified Strategic plan • The “Four Pillars” and Core Commitments • Our Four Pillars are the building blocks of our professional practices; they frame what we must do well in every classroom, in every school, and system-wide to ensure success for all students, without exception. • Equitable Access To Rigorous High-Level Programs • Data-Driven Professional Learning & Collaboration • Safe And Healthy Environments For Learning And Work • Strong Relationships With Families And Community
ACHIEVEMENT GAP • At your table, discuss what the achievement gap is and develop a group definition.
Our changing Education landscape • Dr. Willard “Bill” Daggett • International Center for Leadership in Education
ACHIEVEMENT GAP • Before We Close The Achievement Gap, We Must First Close The Expectation Gap. • We must possess an unwavering belief that we can succeed in our profession. • Like a doctor who is committed to healing, we must be committed to educating.