PLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2O1O – 2O11 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Introduction The school board and superintendent of schools present this vision, mission, educational premises and results report so that our students, parents, staff and greater community might better understand Plano ISD and the service provided to school children. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Vision statement Participating in Plano ISD schools empowers students to be able to adapt to new learning opportunities throughout their lives, collaborate with, and contribute to, the global community and to be creative and disciplined in their thinking. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Mission statement The mission of the Plano Independent School District is to provide an excellent education for all students. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Premises we embrace • A digital learning environment • New learning standards • Assessments for learning • Accountability for learning • Organizational transformation • Balanced and invigorated state and local partnerships 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT District Goals Ensure Continuous Improvement in Student Learning Ensure that Plano ISD Efficiently Uses Its Financial Resources / Budgeting 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Achievements Accountability for Learning Prepare for STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) assessment with new proficient and college readiness standards. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Momentum Accountability for Learning Provide common district understanding for End-of-Courses (EOCs) and new accountability system. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Achievements Assessments for Learning Design and implement updated student learning growth charts to include college readiness and district performance metrics. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Momentum Assessment for Learning Refine test item creation for Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) calibration and End-of-Course (EOC) correlation. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Achievements Balanced State and Local Partnerships Continue to participate in the Texas Virtual School Network by providing existing eSchool courses for review. Expand and strengthen relationships, in conjunction with the Plano ISD Education Foundation, to encourage awareness in seeking new and dynamic donors to ultimately support the academic programs and events of the district. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Momentum Balanced State and Local Partnerships Develop and implement a financial budget plan for the next biennium. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Achievements Digital Learning Environment Implement interactive DLP projection systems in each elementary classroom and video image display devices (ELMO) in all classrooms. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Momentum Digital Learning Environment Continue to support and expand the use of student-owned wireless devices for learning. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Achievements Learning Standards Create relevant online learning experiences for parents and families to use at home. Modules will cover issues such as bullying, sexual harassment and parenting skills. Also, pilot “Parent Mentoring” program at four campuses. Implement new Reading / Language Arts program / textbook / resources. Complete the secondary Special Education curriculum development project funded by stimulus dollars. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Momentum Learning Standards Continue to develop instructional rounds as a process to improve instructional practice. Implement Project Lead the Way in the Career and Technology curriculum. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Achievements Organizational Transformation Re-implement Professional Learning Period (PLP) at secondary campuses. Identify and develop tools to improve decision-making in all Human Resources areas. Research and implement additional methods of providing relevant and useful information to internal and external audiences using digital tools such as dashboards, electronic media and multi-platform communications. 2010–2011 GOALS REPORT Momentum Organizational Transformation Provide iLead (instruction, leadership and development) learning meetings monthly for campus administration. Plan and implement construction of existing structures and complete new school facility to incorporate new feeder school alignment to be fulfilled over the next three years. Research and develop a Plano ISD nutritional plan for the school breakfast and lunch program. Plano Independent School District 2700 W. 15th Street Plano, Texas 75075 www.pisd.edu 469/ 752-8100 2O1O – 2O11