3D Strategic Plan 2017 - 2022 for the Denville Township Schools - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

3D Strategic Plan 2017 - 2022 for the Denville Township Schools

Acknowledgements for their Support, Cooperation and Dedication Denville Township Schools BOE Other District Stakeholders: Dino Cappello, President There are too many of you to list Michael Andersen, Vice-President individually, but this plan would not Don Casse be possible without the input of the many: Barbara DeLuna • Parents Marianna Lindsay • Staff David Luer • Community Members Laura Wagner • Administrators who generously gave of their time. Steve Forte, Superintendent NJSBA: Dr. Sandy Cullis, Asst. Supt. Charlene Peterson, Kathy Helewa, Damaris Gurowsky, Business and Matt Lee Administrator/Board Secretary

Components of Strategic Planning Action Plans Meeting 3: 3/7/17 Objectives Goals Meeting 2: 2/21/17 Vision Challenges Strengths Meeting 1: 1/12/17 Information Commitment

Mission Statement The Denville School District’s mission is to educate and empower all students to excel.

District Strengths & Challenges – Meeting 1 Some Strengths Identified Some Challenges Identified • • Teachers and staff Space issues • • Well maintained schools Class sizes • • Keeping up with technology Technology advances • • Low state aid Good programs • • Security upgrades Strong reputation • • Balancing the whole child Progressing with Security • • Math scores Community volunteers • • Making facilities fit needs Advanced course offerings • • After school activities Cooperative learning • • Training in new programs Students well prepared

Titles of Article: “Denville Takes the Journey” DENVILLE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS “The Hub of Innovators” 2 nd Meeting: “Investment 5-Year Paid Off!” Visions “Denville Schools Value Community” “Future Ready” “Teaching to 21 st CENTURY SUCCESS! the Whole Person”

Some 5-year Visions from the Groups’ Work Civic-minded students. Safe, happy space. Balanced lifestyle. Students as educators Bridge the labor gap. Resilient Cross-grade and cross-school collaborations Innovators with social skills Bring in experts. Cultural competency Emphasis on the “real” Future citizens - green

Common Threads from Meetings 1, 2 Social skills Civic mindedness Student learning & curriculum Foster community Well-rounded student 21 st Century Leadership Responsive learning environment Technology Facilities/class sizes/security Love of learning College and Career Readiness Professional Development

4 Goal Areas Developed 1. Student Learning and Curriculum 2. Well-Rounded Student 3. 21 st Century Leadership and Ownership of Learning 4. Facilities/Class Sizes/Security

Student Learning and Curriculum Goal Objectives Provide a rich Offer rigorous curriculum using experiential learning and unique delivery methods to reach all learning styles. learning environment Curricular alignment across grades from school to school – based in the New vertical and horizontal planning. Jersey standards that will challenge Expanding cultural and linguistic opportunities/ options. students at all levels with a standardized Obtain and maintain positive Professional Development. system to measure growth. Expanding and infusing technologies. Differentiating academic opportunities.

Well-Rounded Students Goal Objectives Create an Encourage and facilitate civic, community, and global duties. environment that fosters Promote emotional learning through self-aware, self management/awareness, resilient, decision-making, and empathy. civically- Expose all students to arts, sciences minded and and politics to find personal niches. empathetic citizens. Provide access to educational opportunities for individual strengths/ interests – see “T” student.

21 st Century Leadership and Ownership of Learning Goal Objectives Implement personalized learning plans to To develop encourage growth in areas of student’s a culture of intellectual curiosity. learning Create an environment of collaboration, problem- solving, communication, and creativity. that enables Provide skill-based and real-world curriculum. students to excel in the Develop a shared responsibility beyond the 21 st century classroom as a community including peers, mentors, and family. global Encourage a global and technology infused community. proactive approach to all of the above.

Facilities/Class Sizes/Security Goal Objectives To create a safe Continue to assess and increase internal and external security at all schools during and after and secure school hours. learning environment Continue to upgrade facilities to be energy/cost equipped to effective and sustainable. deliver 21 st century Create balanced classes (low student to teacher educational ratios) within the schools and across the district. expectations, using efficient and sustainable Design facilities in a way that maximizes and balances efficient use of existing spaces across facilities the district. districtwide. Continue to develop, maintain, and enhance existing facilities.

Developing the Action Plans Goal Statement: Objective: Major Staff Resources Timeline Success Activities Indicators 1. Work of Administration 2. 3. 4.

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