READING

 Rationale:  Through formal and informal observations and data review, the Ashwaubenon School District must continue to review, refine, and implement curriculum changes, where qualitative and quantitative measures dictate, in order to foster improvement.  Accountability for consistency of what is being taught (curriculum) and strategies for what is being taught (instruction) will be the focus of action plans in this goal area.

 Long Range Goal:  Ensure the delivery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum and program options to improve student learning as measured by at least three achievement indicators.

 Target Goal:  Increase reading achievement of all students and close the achievement gap of minority students. 

Target Measures:
♦ By the end of the 2011 school year, 100% of Grades 3,5,8,10 students exit at or above grade level in reading as measured by currently used reading inventories.
♦ By 2010, minority students' achievement in reading will increase by 5% over the previous year's percentage of students in proficient and advanced.(Black, American Indian, Hispanic)

♦ By 2010, special education student achievement in reading will increase by 5% over the previous year's percentage of students in proficient and advanced.

♦ By 2010, complete an evaluation of the Ashwaubenon School District's non-special education at-risk programming in Grades 6-12.

♦ By 2013, complete a five-year longitudinal study of PK and K student reading outcomes and ongoing student programming.  (Share yearly data)

♦ By 2013, attain a composite ACT of 23.5 or greater with 80% participation rate in response to planned College Readiness Initiative.

♦ By 2012, achieve a 97% post-secondary enrollment by graduating students.

 MATH

Rationale: Through formal and informal observations and data review, the Ashwaubenon School District must continue to review, refine, and implement curriculum changes where qualitative and quantitative measures dictate in order to foster improvement.  Accountability for consistency of what is being taught (curriculum) and strategies for what is being taught (instruction) will be the focus of action plans in this goal area particularly at the preK-8 level.

Long Range Goal:  Ensure the delivery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum and program options to improve student learning as measured by at least three achievement indicators.

Target Goal:  Improve all students' achievement in math and close the achievement gap of minority students.

Target Measures: 

♦ By 2011, 90% of students will be proficient or advanced in Math at Grades 3,5,8,10 as measured by WKCE tests.

♦ By 2010, minority students' achievement in math will increase by 5% over the previous year's percentage of proficient and advanced. (Black, American Indian, Hispanic)

♦ By 2010, special education student achievement in math will increase by 5% over the previous year's percentage of students in proficient and advanced.

♦ By 2010, complete an evaluation of the Ashwaubenon School District's non-special education at-risk programming in Grades 6-12.

♦ By 2013, attain a composite ACT of 23.5 or greater with 80% participation rate in response to planned College Readiness Initiative.

♦ By 2012, achieve a 97% post-secondary enrollment by graduating students.

 NON-FICTION WRITING PROGRAM

Rationale:  Teaching non-fiction writing has an impact on academic improvement in reading, math, social studies, and science.  With many writing initiatives underway, we must review this situation to better understand how to proceed in the future.  Past professional development and other activities should be chronicled as a foundation from which to build.  This study and its findings will inform the plans moving forward.

Long Range Goal:  Ensure the delivery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum and program options to improve student learning as measured by at least three achievement indicators.

Target Goal: Evaluate Ashwaubenon's non-fiction writing program. 

Target Measures: 
♦ Complete evaluation of Ashwaubenon School District's non-fiction writing program by June, 2010.

♦ By 2010, complete an evaluation of the Ashwaubenon School District's non-special education at-risk programming in Grades 6-12.

♦ By 2013, attain a composite ACT of 23.5 or greater with 80% participation rate in response to planned College Readiness Initiative.

♦ By 2012, achieve a 97% post-secondary enrollment by graduating students. 

Focus Area - Community Confidence

COMMUNICATION

Rationale:  Through informal observation and communication (including review of the branding initiative report 2008), the Ashwaubenon School District must continue to find effective ways to communicate key messages to Village constituents.  Strategies for communicating our key messages and information will be vital for continued support in both difficult times and when all is well.

Long Range Goal:  Increase the community's understanding, confidence, and engagement in the Ashwaubenon School District's operation and success.

Target Goal:  Increase the communication, connection, and collaboration with village residents.

Target Measures:
♦ Increase by 50% the number of senior citizens involved in Ashwaubenon School District activities compared to 2008-09 school data.

♦ Develop a cohesive, efficient, and effective communication plan for all village residents in which they have District communication at least 2 x per year.

♦ By 2011, develop and implement a business partnership plan in the Ashwaubenon School District.