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STRATEGIC PLAN
2008 - 2013
SOMERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Somers, Connecticut
Approved by BOE 10/27/08
2/13/2016
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Mission
The mission of the Somers Public Schools, a public educational community dedicated to excellence, is to prepare and inspire all
students to realize their fullest potential in a challenging learning environment.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Somers Public Schools is that we be challenged to excellence, creative expression and the development of
concern for the quality of life for all. The vision embraces a culture and an environment that: promotes lifelong learning;
develops self worth; supports uniqueness and diversity; values independence and interdependence; inspires community and
parental involvement; and empowers individuals to make choices that lead to lives filled with dignity, respect, happiness, and
opportunity.
Goals
Goal #1: Link state and local curriculum standards, student assessments, and instruction so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
Goal #2: Integrate technology throughout the district and expand the use of technology in the classroom to sustain a 21 st
century learning environment.
Goal #3: Maintain school facilities and grounds to provide a safe, healthy environment conducive to learning.
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
VISION STATEMENT
“To expand the learning experience for students, increase instructional strategies for staff and provide 21st century models of technology for
communication and collaboration within the school department and the community.”
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STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL TIMELINES
Goal #1: Link state and local curriculum standards, student assessments, and instruction so that students acquire the knowledge and skills they need
to succeed.
August 2008
September 2008
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
September 2009
Goal #2: Integrate technology throughout the district and expand the use of technology in the classroom to sustain a 21st century learning
environment.
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
Goal #3: Maintain school facilities and grounds to provide a safe, healthy environment conducive to learning.
September 2008
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
May 2009
July 2009
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STRATEGIC PLANNING MATRIX – 2008-2009
MONTH
August
GOAL
BENCHMARK
ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
All teachers will have copies of
CMT/CAPT/SAT/AP & other
relevant data for initial review and
analysis
Curriculum Director
Life Skills – daily living, finances,
interviewing, resume writing, taxes,
etc.
Staff training on new advisory
program dissemination of
curriculum to staff
SHS Admin. & Staff
Assessments – frequency, ongoing,
common
Meet with appropriate CSTs
regarding Power/Priority
Standards and implementation
into curriculum
Curriculum Director
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6
MONTH
September
GOAL
BENCHMARK
ACTIVITY
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
Conduct assessment of current Rtl
practices
Curriculum Director
Pupil Services Director
Technology – define and implement
age appropriate proficiency
standards
Disseminate state technology
standards to all staff
Technology Director
Assessments – frequency, ongoing,
common

 Building
Administration


Instructional strategies – parental
involvement/professional
development
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
Cyclical facilities and grounds
equipment system assessment
Discussion of local
assessments: types, frequency,
etc. – districtwide
Fall baseline assessments
administered at SES
Reading, writing, math
preassessments administered
at MBA
Convene Title I parent committee
for planning of fall and spring
workshops, support strategies for
parents
Meet w/Superintendent and
Director of Business Services to
assess facilities and grounds
report
PERSON(S)
 SES Administration &
Staff
 MBA Administration &
Staff
Bldg. Administration &
Curriculum Director
Supervisor of Buildings &
Grounds
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7
MONTH
October
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level

Technology – define and implement
age appropriate proficiency
standards
Draft standards which are aligned
with SDE recommendation
Technology Director
Curriculum Director
Assessments – frequency, ongoing,
common
Power/Priority Standards
workshop presented to Language
Arts, Science, TIDE curriculum
vertical teams
Curriculum Director &
CST’s
Instructional strategies – parental
involvement/professional
development

PD day focus on Rtl & DI
w/staff
Expand communications with
parents on support strategies

Dropout rate, post graduation
survey, etc.


Internal/external
Begin development of alumni
survey
 Review of state dropout data
Assess status of system
Administrative responsibilities
Assess needs of administration
Administration
Vision
Draft district vision
Technology Director
Instructional strategies
Assess needs of instructional areas Technology Director
to incorporate technology across
Curriculum Director
curricula
Principals & Staff
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
ACTIVITY


Initial analysis complete/set
priorities
Rtl Ad-hoc committee
established
PERSON(S)
Administration

Curriculum Director &
SES/SHS Staff
Staff
SHS Administration &
Staff
 Administration
Technology Director
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MONTH
October
(Cont’d.)
GOAL
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
BENCHMARK
Enrollment data
ACTIVITY
Assess enrollment to determine
impact on schools and programs
PERSON(S)
Superintendent
Administration
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9
MONTH
November
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
Establish instructional strategies
to address priorities
ACTIVITY
Administration &
Teachers
Technology – define and implement
age appropriate proficiency
standards
Conduct assessment with collabs
and teams in each building
Technology Director
Curriculum Director
Administration & CST’s
Assessments – frequency, ongoing,
common

Fall DAR meetings completed
at SES: feedback on
assessments
Feedback on assessment
strategies
Common Formative
Assessments 3 day
Certification Training & work
with Language Arts staff on
development of CFAs

SES Staff

Staff

Curriculum Director
Fall Title I parent workshop
completed-open to all parents
PD focus on DI & Curriculum
Writing Process

Curriculum Director

Curriculum Director
Administration & Staff


Instructional strategies – parental
involvement/professional
development


PERSON(S)
Life Skills – daily living, finances,
interviewing, resume writing, taxes,
etc.
Conduct assessment of life skills
offerings across the district
Administration
Appreciation for fine and
performing arts
Formal assessment of fine and
performing arts in district balance
Administration & Staff
Cultural awareness
Formal assessment of cultural
awareness experiences of district
Administration & Staff
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MONTH
November
(Cont’d.)
GOAL
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
BENCHMARK
ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
Web site
Review website format for clarity
& information
Technology Director
Curriculum Director
Instructional strategies
Assess needs of instructional areas Principals & Staff
to incorporate technology across
curricula
Long-Range Plan – active
involvement of staff
Program needs
Review district/building programs
relating to facilities needs
Superintendent,
Principals, Supervisor of
Buildings & Grounds
2/13/2016
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MONTH
December
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
Implementation of instructional
strategies
ACTIVITY
Administration & Staff
PERSON(S)
Administrative responsibilities
Assess needs of administration
Administration
Instructional strategies
Assess the development, planning
and use of technology within the
classroom
Director of Technology
Director of Curriculum
Staff
Program needs
Assess budget implications for
needs of Superintendent
Superintendent, Director
of Business Services
Administration
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MONTH
January
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
Implementation of instructional
strategies
ACTIVITY
Administration & Staff
PERSON(S)
Technology – define and implement
age appropriate proficiency
standards
Begin work with CST’s and
vertical curriculum teams to
infuse technology standards into
curriculum: Language Arts,
Science, Physical Education,
Social Studies, World Language
Director of Curriculum
Director of Technology
Assessments – frequency, ongoing
common
Review of assessment strategies
Administration & Staff
Instructional strategies – parental
involvement/professional
development

January Building PD focus on
instructional strategies


January Curriculum PD focus
on curriculum development
strategies

Director of
Curriculum/Bldg.
Administration/Staff/
CST’s
Director of Curriculum
CST’s
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MONTH
January
(Cont’d.)
GOAL
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
BENCHMARK
ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
1:1 computer/student ratio
Assess status of computer/student
ratio
Director of Technology
Internal/external communications
Assess status of system
Director of Technology
Instructional strategies
Assess needs of instructional areas Director of Technology
to incorporate technology across
Director of Curriculum
curricula
Principals & Staff
Timeline for expansion of modules
(Naviance, SDS…)
Expand the use of modules
Director of Technology
available through the New Student Administration & Staff
Software System
Support mechanism for stafftraining, staff
Cyclical facilities and grounds
equipment assessment system
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MONTH
February
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
ACTIVITY


Implementation of
instructional strategies
Rtl protocols out to staff
PERSON(S)

Administration & Staff

Curriculum/Pupil
Services Directors
Rtl Ad-hoc committee

Instructional strategies – parental
involvement/professional
development
1:1 computer/student ratio
Reconvene Title I parent
committee – finalize plans for
spring parent workshop
Status report/needs assessment
Curriculum Director
Program needs assessment
Assess facility needs
Superintendent &
Administration
Technology Director
2/13/2016
15
MONTH
March
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
Implementation of instructional
strategies
ACTIVITY
Administration & Staff
Assessments – frequency, ongoing,
common

Administration of CMT &
CAPT
Winter/Spring DAR meetings
completed at SES
Review of assessment
strategies

Administration & Staff

SES Staff

Administration & Staff
Building-level PD continued
focus on instructional
strategies
Curriculum PD continued
focus on curriculum
development strategies

Curriculum Director
Bldg. Administration
& Staff


Instructional strategies – parental
involvement/professional
development


#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
Website review
Assess format & effectiveness of
site
PERSON(S)
Superintendent &
Administration
2/13/2016
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MONTH
April
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
Update on progress of
implementation of instructional
strategies
ACTIVITY
Administration
PERSON(S)
Technology – define and implement
age appropriate proficiency
standards
Update on progress of
implementation of instructional
strategies
Administration
Life Skills – daily living, finances,
interviewing, resume writing, taxes,
etc.
Review of life skills program and
needs of district
Administration
2/13/2016
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MONTH
May
GOAL
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
BENCHMARK
ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
Instructional strategies – parental
involvement/professional
development
Spring title I parent workshop
completed – open to all parents
Curriculum Director
Administrative responsibilities
Assess needs of administration
Superintendent &
Administration
Program needs
Draft program plan
Superintendent &
Administration
Cyclical facilities and grounds
equipment assessment system
Formal assessment of facilities &
grounds
Superintendent &
Supervisor of Buildings &
Grounds
2/13/2016
18
MONTH
June
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Assessments – frequency, ongoing,
common
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
ACTIVITY


Final DAR meetings
completed at SES
Review of assessment
strategies
PERSON(S)

SES Staff

Staff
Technology – define and implement
age appropriate proficiency
standards
Update on infusion of standards
into Language Arts, Science,
World Language, Social Studies
& PE
Technology Director
Curriculum Director
CST’s & Administration
Dropout rate, post graduation
survey, etc.
Administer & collect graduation
survey
SHS Administration &
Guidance
1:1 computer/student ratio
Status report and plan
Superintendent
Director of Technology
2/13/2016
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MONTH
July
GOAL
BENCHMARK
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
Reading, Math, Writing, Science –
90% students at goal or proficient at
every grade level
Review of preliminary state data
Curriculum Director
Technology – define and implement
age appropriate proficiency
standards
Security
Review goal for modification
Technology Director
Status report on systems
Technology Director
Program needs
Review of building conditions
Supervisor of Buildings &
Grounds
#2: Integrate technology
throughout the district and
expand the use of technology
in the classroom to sustain a
21st century learning
environment.
#3: Maintain school facilities
and grounds to provide a safe,
healthy environment
conducive to learning.
ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
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MONTH
September
GOAL
#1: Link state and local
curriculum standards, student
assessments, and instruction
so that students acquire the
knowledge and skills they
need to succeed.
BENCHMARK
Dropout rate, post graduation
survey, etc.
ACTIVITY
Presentation of graduation survey
data
PERSON(S)
SHS Administration
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