We seek to empower educators with evidence-based tools, resources, and collaborative time to plan effectively, share professional expertise, and build meaningful connections with students.
We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through data-informed practices, guided by the Universal Design for Learning framework to align standards, educator expertise, and student needs.
Through a proactive Multi-Tiered System of Support, we will strengthen academic achievement and behavioral growth across all learning environments.
We will also ensure that our facilities are safe, healthy, and well-equipped to provide dynamic, learner-centered experiences for every student.
We will provide educators with a rich set of evidence-based resources that align with our core beliefs and are cohesive — enabling every teacher to implement a learner-centered model.
Deliverable
Identify and implement common WLCSD core instructional strategies (ex. - small group math instruction, socratic conversations, etc.)
Project Title
Design and implement a 5 E's (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) approach in science courses.
We will foster a culture of responsible innovation and data-informed practices that will help teachers customize our curriculum to address the needs of their students.
Deliverable
Increase understanding of the available curricular resources and instructional support systems.
Project Title
Conduct and communicate a supported resource audit.
A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework for planning will integrate educator expertise, Michigan’s Academic Standards, and relevant data to create challenging learning experiences.
Deliverable
Identify and implement several guaranteed UDL strategies for all students to support creating challenging learning experiences for all students.
Project Title
Identify and pilot UDL-aligned unit planning structures.
Behavioral and academic success will be bolstered through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) defined by a proactive and agile approach to intervention and enrichment.
Deliverable
Continue to develop and implement a tiered academic and behavior response framework.
Project Title
Create and implement a districtwide behavior response framework.
Behavioral and academic success will be bolstered through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) defined by a proactive and agile approach to intervention and enrichment.
Deliverable
Design impact assessment processes for our tiered response work.
Project Title
Conduct an impact assessment on tier two elementary literacy supports.
