STRATEGIC PRIORITY: ADVANCING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCES

STRATEGY: QUALITY INSTRUCTION

Blue Valley will maintain a culture of high expectations by providing all students with access to grade-level standards and high-quality instructional materials, which will yield academic excellence and exemplary experiences for all.

ACTION STEPS

• Ensure access to on-level core curriculum for all students.

• Monitor and emphasize student learning growth, particularly for on-level learners.

• Complete academic program evaluations, as appropriate, to ensure rigorous and enhanced programming opportunities for students, while also adjusting to staffing challenges or shortfalls in identified programming areas.

• Provide research-based best instructional practices as part of core instruction and intervention support.

• Facilitate collaboration, emphasizing data analysis and responsive instructional planning.

• Provide high-quality professional learning around best practices.

STRATEGY: NEW AND EXPANDING PROGRAMS

Expand career-connected learning opportunities for all students.

ACTION STEPS

• Provide expanded Career Ready course offerings.

• Explore expansion of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) model at the middle school level.

• Consider a “grow your own” model for teacher development within Blue Valley.

STRATEGY: LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY TOOLS

The student experience will be enhanced by technology tools for learning (devices and software) to assist students with preparedness for academic and life purposes.

ACTION STEPS

• Implement district-provided screen time recommendations.

• Implement responsible use guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI).

• Integrate digital wellness education and digital citizenship education.