The Power of US Putting AISD’s 2010-2015 Strategic Plan Into Action
Dec 27, 2015
The Power of US
Putting AISD’s
2010-2015 Strategic Plan
Into Action
AISD Strategic Plan
• Created by Teachers, Parents, Administrators, AISD Staff, Community Partners.
• Adopted by AISD Board of Trustees in December 2009.
• Guide for all district work for 2010 through 2015.
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Strategic Plan
• Guides Instruction.
• Guides Programs and Staffing.
• Guides the District Budget.– More funds moved to the campuses.– Funding decisions based on what is most
effective in serving students.
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Strategic Plan
• A very public, open plan so educators, families, and the community can know the direction for the district for the next five years.
• Tied to outcome measures so we can see if we are making progress toward realizing our goals.
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District Goals
• All students performing at or above grade level.• Achievement gaps eliminated.• All students graduate ready for college, career,
and life in globally competitive economy.• All schools meet or exceed state accountability
standards; district meets federal standards and exceeds state standards.
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Strong Partnerships
• We are all accountable for the education and welfare of Austin’s children.
• To succeed, this plan requires the commitment of: – teachers, principals and district staff; – students and their families;– Austin community partners.
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Strategy 2: Building Strong Relationships with Students, Families and the Community
1. Use multiple methods of communication and engagement to gain community input, participation, and partnerships in sharing responsibility for student success.
2. Increase collaboration to support health and human services, housing and community planning.
3. Ensure schools have resources and services to support students and their families.
4. Provide necessary translation and interpretation services at all schools.
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AISD’s Promise to the Community
If your children— • Go to school in AISD, • Have no unexcused absences,• Do their homework, and• Stay in AISD schools for at least three
consecutive years—They will graduate ready for college,
career, and life in a globally competitive economy.
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Promise Needed from Students and Their Families
Students will:
• Come to school on time,
• Stay for the entire school day, and
• Will be provided the time, space, and oversight needed to complete their homework.
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Promise Needed from Community Partners
The future of Austin depends on the future success of our students.
We are asking community partners to share in the accountability for our goals by:– Tutoring and mentoring;– Supporting after-school programs and
student-support services; and– Bringing new resources to our schools.
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Strategic Plan Priorities for 2010
Priorities for first year of plan include:• Improving Attendance;
– One day of school missed per week=One year of school missed every five years.
– Every missed day costs schools $45 per student.• Improving Dropout Prevention, including creating
multiple pathways for HS students to recover credits and catch up;
• Creating Dual Language programs;• Support for AU schools/Turnaround model;• Full-time counselor in every elementary school.
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Mission Critical Priorities for 2010
• Strategic compensation funding;
• Vertical team signature programs;
• Enhanced fine arts access;
• Continuation of full-day Pre-K;
• Special Education staffing reserve.
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Long-Term Strategic Plan Investments for 2010-2012
Key building blocks for high student achievement include:
• Teacher Pay Parity;
• Strengthened Library Resources;
• Facility Maintenance;
• Broadband access for economically disadvantaged students.
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The Power of US
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