February 2020 Committee Outcomes: Scorecards & Operational Planning Touchstones Where Eagles Soar!
Allen ISD Graduate Profile Academically Prepared for Future Pursuits Effective Problem-Solvers Effective Communicators Responsible and Engaged Citizens
Grounded in the Allen ISD Graduate Profile, SOAR 2030 is our community based strategic visioning and operational planning initiative aimed at taking Allen ISD to the next level. Our SOAR 2030 strategic vision and operational planning touchstones are aligned with our three district goals: 1) Culture of Excellence 2) Future Ready Skills 3) Empowered Learning The SOAR 2030 committees focused on ensuring Allen ISD students are future ready, all students are learning at high levels, we take our culture of excellence to the next level, and that we align our operational planning with community priorities and expectations.
Allen ISD Goals Culture of Excellence 01 We will maintain high expectations and work together to achieve outcomes on behalf of students. Our progress will be measured by outcomes rather than intentions. 02 Future Ready Skills Allen ISD will prepare students to be future ready for success in citizenship and college, career, or the military. 03 Empowered Learning Allen ISD students will engage in authentic and applied learning. We are committed to supporting each student, as a whole child, in achieving personal and academic growth.
Strategic Visioning
Collective Impact
Collective Impact Working Group Justine Anderson Kimberly Fowler Kate Valent Jennifer Boyte Tonya Jasenof Elliott White Carl Clemencich Kim McLaughlin Kim White Tracy Cline Tamiko Pickering Kyle Wiechmann Courtney Compton Karen Simpson Maroba Zoeller Nina Felt Regina Taylor Sarah Mitchell
Culture of Excellence: Collective Impact
Culture of Excellence: Collective Impact Strategic Target 1.1 Allen ISD will involve the community in achieving its goals by creating innovative and dynamic partnerships with businesses, higher education, and community organizations to benefit students, educators and the district. Strategies 1.1.1 Establish externship opportunities for teachers to experience the relevance of today’s work world 1.1.2 Facilitate community engagement and communication to share information and opportunities 1.1.3 Develop a resource within the district to coordinate community and business engagement for the benefit of teachers and students
Culture of Excellence: Collective Impact Strategic Target 1.2 Allen ISD will cultivate a culture of collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure student success in the classroom and beyond. Strategies 1.2.1 Develop and provide pathways for students and staff to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of community experts 1.2.2 Obtain input and feedback from current students, recent graduates, and parents on the needs, interests, and experiences of students in the district 1.2.3 Establish opportunities for all stakeholders to share and collaborate around what students are expected to know and be able to do at each grade level
Culture of Excellence: Collective Impact Strategic Target 1.3 Allen ISD will create opportunities to increase community engagement to enhance the student experience. Strategies 1.3.1 Develop opportunities to engage with and solicit feedback from a diverse population of students from all levels 1.3.2 Create information opportunities for current and prospective parents and students to understand more about the district offerings, expectations, and benefits as they enter and transition through Allen ISD
High Expectations
High Expectations Working Group Jena Barocio Melissa Jakobiak Isaac Paneerselvam Angela Clark Gary Loney Sonya Pitcock Melissa Cobb Prachi Mohanty Kimberly Richardson Donna Esfandiari Vanessa Ombiri Shelia Smith Theresa Ginsburg John Palm Charlotte Taylor
Culture of Excellence: High Expectations
Culture of Excellence: High Expectations Strategic Target 2.1 Allen ISD will recruit and retain high-quality, diverse staff who embrace our culture of building positive relationships, communicating effectively, and demonstrating an in-depth knowledge related to their position. Strategies 2.1.1 Develop employee profiles and utilize the profiles to refine the interviewing and hiring process 2.1.2 Provide opportunities for individual professional development that allow for personal choice and professional growth to meet the unique needs of each staff member 2.1.3 Cultivate an environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance for staff members and provides social-emotional support through strategies that build positive relationships and provide intentional time related to job responsibilities
Culture of Excellence: High Expectations Strategic Target 2.2 Allen ISD will cultivate a culture of high standards for curriculum and instruction through a focus on quality, collaboration, flexibility, and relevancy. Strategies 2.2.1 Provide instructional staff with specific, intentional opportunities for collaboration 2.2.2 Consistently implement curriculum through a teacher driven process that is ongoing, reflective and utilizes student data and research-based best practices 2.2.3 Ensure classroom instruction utilizes research-based best practices and that teachers have the training and resources to implement best practices in instruction
Culture of Excellence: High Expectations Strategic Target 2.3 Allen ISD will create individualized learning opportunities for students to achieve personal goals. Strategies 2.3.1 Develop and implement a curriculum program that exposes students to a variety of diverse subject areas 2.3.2 Increase partnerships with local businesses and higher education institutions that implement internships and help students identify in-demand job skill sets 2.3.3 Increase opportunities for students to learn focused goal setting prior to course selections that drives individual learning
Telling Our Story
Telling Our Story Working Group David Noll Rachel Mitchell Sandra Turner Tim Carroll Mark Friedman Michael Hernandez David Hicks Tammy Ommodt Karen Perry Race Hinkle Amy Hall Emily Bullock Ruth-Ellen Lagos Mary Henslee Jaci Walker Kirsten West Shanese Brown McDade Neil Fonville
Culture of Excellence: Telling Our Story
Culture of Excellence: Telling Our Story Strategic Target 3.1 Allen ISD will deliver a clear message by providing current and relevant information to its internal and external publics. Strategies 3.1.1 Conduct a website user survey to determine priorities and relevance. 3.1.2 Establish a formal process to monitor social media traffic on Allen ISD and non-AISD sites, and respond as needed 3.1.3 Use internal communications to inform employees and share consistent messages
Culture of Excellence: Telling Our Story Strategic Target 3.2 Allen ISD will cultivate a culture of excellence by promoting stories of student, staff and volunteer success. Strategies 3.2.1 Conduct focus groups of parents, staff and students to define the Allen ISD story 3.2.2 Create a campaign to promote our successes and tell our story 3.2.3 Celebrate success stories of Allen ISD alumni
Culture of Excellence: Telling Our Story Strategic Target 3.3 Allen ISD will create systems and programs that foster parent and community involvement. Strategies 3.3.1 Review, revise, or enhance parent communications about transition into new schools (kindergarten, middle school, etc.) 3.3.2 Sponsor an additional middle school information program for all upper elementary parents (prior to registration) 3.3.3 Review tools the school district can use to gather feedback and create more open dialogue 3.3.4 Find ways to communicate with parents who are less connected to the system, either because of language, cultural, socioeconomic, or technological barriers
Life and Workforce Ready
Life and Workforce Ready Working Group Daniel Soliz Norine Bowen Jackie Schornick Padu Krishnagiri Emily Myhre Priya Mandava Erica Harvey Rajesh Mandava Julie Deleon Raul Martinez Lakshmi Barnett Rithvik Kata Marianna Sennour Seferinus Okoth Neil Fonville Shelly Holmes Kevin Cameron
Future Ready Skills: Life and Workforce Ready
Future Ready Skills: Life and Workforce Ready Strategic Target 4.1 Allen ISD will provide educational, collaborative, and technological opportunities for students to develop readily employable skills in a competitive environment. Strategies 4.1.1 Provide certification opportunities towards acquiring future ready job skills 4.1.2 Establish relationships with various industries to facilitate career development paths 4.1.3 Provide avenues to leverage emerging technologies towards advancing outcomes for employability
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