Barnes County North Elementary School

School Strategy Map

Map Name: 2024-2025 Barnes County North Elementary School Continuous Improvement Plan
Time Period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2025
Vision

To provide students with a foundation in essential skills of collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking by implementing, participating in, and enhancing viable curriculum driven by data to enable our children to become productive responsible citizens.

Mission

Together we will provide the foundation to empower all students to pursue their vision.

Beliefs

At BCN we believe and value building relationships, life-long learning with a growth mindset, promoting a culture of respect, student-centered curriculum and instruction, and transformational learning through technology.  

Professional Learning
BCN will engage all staff members in the process of continuous professional growth.
Culture & Climate
BCN will improve and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive school culture.
Engagement & Achievement
BCN will use data to drive instruction.
Objectives
  • BCN will support the need to engage all staff members in the process of continuous professional growth.
  • BCN will support the need to engage all staff members in the process of continuous professional growth.
Objectives
  • BCN will work towards impacting and maintaining a positive school culture and climate.
  • BCN will work towards impacting and maintaining a positive school culture and climate.
Objectives
  • BCN will use and interpret data to drive instruction, monitor usage, and share achievements based on data with stakeholders.
  • BCN will provide the structure for teaching and learning career readiness practices to assist students in graduating choice ready.
  • BCN will continue working towards standards-based practices.
  • BCN will use collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking to provide the structure for teaching and learning.
  • BCN will use and interpret data to drive instruction, monitor usage, and share achievements based on data with stakeholders.
  • BCN will provide the structure for teaching and learning career readiness practices to assist students in graduating choice ready.
  • BCN will continue working towards standards-based practices.
  • BCN will use collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking to provide the structure for teaching and learning.
Critical Initiative
  • All staff will participate in professional development based on district needs that impact student learning defined by the district strategic plan.
  • All teachers and support staff will participate in at least two professional development training sessions every two years that emphasizes classroom instruction and student engagement.
  • All staff will participate in professional development based on district needs that impact student learning defined by the district strategic plan.
  • All teachers and support staff will participate in at least two professional development training sessions every two years that emphasizes classroom instruction and student engagement.
Critical Initiative
  • BCN will research and utilize best practices for developing a quality school district culture and climate plan.
  • BCN will support students in their intellectual, social & emotional growth by providing a safe and caring environment and positive relationships among students, parents, staff, and community members.
  • BCN will research and utilize best practices for developing a quality school district culture and climate plan.
  • BCN will support students in their intellectual, social & emotional growth by providing a safe and caring environment and positive relationships among students, parents, staff, and community members.
Critical Initiative
  • BCN will identify formative assessments that match the North Dakota priority standards.
  • BCN will track and show student growth on STAR and NDSA assessments.
  • BCN will use data to update school board and all stakeholders on academic progress of BCN students by grade level.
  • BCN will use formative data to guide instructional strategies
  • "BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards to identify the basis for curriculum delivery and pedagogical practices. "
  • BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards whenever North Dakota State Standards change the content, or new curricula are adopted.
  • BCN will use curriculum and lessons that allow students to demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively by: working effectively with diverse teams, showing flexibility, and sharing work.
  • "BCN will use curriculum and lessons that allow students to demonstrate the ability to create by: thinking & working creatively, elaborating on new ideas, being open, and showing a growth mindset. "
  • BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards to identify the basis for curriculum delivery and pedagogical practices.
  • BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards when North Dakota updates or revises the standards, or new curricula are adopted.
  • BCN will use Seesaw (grades PreK-5) and Schoology (grades 6-12) to communicate the progress of learning with stakeholders.
  • BCN will identify formative assessments that match the North Dakota priority standards.
  • BCN will track and show student growth on STAR and NDSA assessments.
  • BCN will use data to update school board and all stakeholders on academic progress of BCN students by grade level.
  • BCN will use formative data to guide instructional strategies
  • "BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards to identify the basis for curriculum delivery and pedagogical practices. "
  • BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards whenever North Dakota State Standards change the content, or new curricula are adopted.
  • BCN will use curriculum and lessons that allow students to demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively by: working effectively with diverse teams, showing flexibility, and sharing work.
  • "BCN will use curriculum and lessons that allow students to demonstrate the ability to create by: thinking & working creatively, elaborating on new ideas, being open, and showing a growth mindset. "
  • BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards to identify the basis for curriculum delivery and pedagogical practices.
  • BCN will review vertical alignment and priority standards when North Dakota updates or revises the standards, or new curricula are adopted.
  • BCN will use Seesaw (grades PreK-5) and Schoology (grades 6-12) to communicate the progress of learning with stakeholders.
Key Measures
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
Key Measures
  • Monitor climate and culture surveys
  • Track parents involvement attendance and offerings
  • Monitor climate and culture surveys
  • Track parents involvement attendance and offerings
Key Measures
  • Monitor data shared with stakeholders
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
  • Monitor STAR math and reading scores
  • Track student formative data
  • Develop and utilize scope and sequence
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
  • Schedules for PD and collaborative times
  • Track integration progress and access its impact
  • Monitor lesson plan alignment
  • Track integration progress and access its impact
  • Track training for standards-based
  • Monitor data shared with stakeholders
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
  • Monitor STAR math and reading scores
  • Track student formative data
  • Develop and utilize scope and sequence
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
  • Schedules for PD and collaborative times
  • Track integration progress and access its impact
  • Monitor lesson plan alignment
  • Track integration progress and access its impact
  • Track training for standards-based
Technology
Using a variety of technology methods to improve engaged learning and knowledge
MTSS
We will implement school-wide MTSS to all students in the areas of ELA and math.
Objectives
  • BCN will implement professional development to empower educators with technology integration.
  • BCN will provide opportunities to implement technology that is student-centered.
  • BCN will support infrastructure and access in technology integration.
  • BCN will implement professional development to empower educators with technology integration.
  • BCN will provide opportunities to implement technology that is student-centered.
  • BCN will support infrastructure and access in technology integration.
Objectives
  • BCN will implement MTSS school-wide to provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed academically and behaviorally in school.
  • BCN will use data-driven instruction as a precise and systematic approach to improve student learning throughout the year.
  • BCN will implement MTSS school-wide to provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed academically and behaviorally in school.
  • BCN will use data-driven instruction as a precise and systematic approach to improve student learning throughout the year.
Critical Initiative
  • BCN will allocate budget resources effectively to support technology initiatives that support learning outcomes, promote equity, and ensure sustainability.
  • BCN will increase educators' proficiency in using a variety of technology tools and platforms to support teaching and learning.
  • BCN will provide all students and educators with seamless digital learning experiences using a robust technology infrastructure.
  • BCN will provide educators with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively align curriculum.
  • BCN will provide equitable access to all technology resources at school and home for staff in accordance with their job descriptions and all students regardless of background.
  • Digital citizenship skills will be integrated to prepare students for a connected and digital world.
  • Technology will be strategically integrated to empower and engage students in their learning process.
  • BCN will allocate budget resources effectively to support technology initiatives that support learning outcomes, promote equity, and ensure sustainability.
  • BCN will increase educators' proficiency in using a variety of technology tools and platforms to support teaching and learning.
  • BCN will provide all students and educators with seamless digital learning experiences using a robust technology infrastructure.
  • BCN will provide educators with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively align curriculum.
  • BCN will provide equitable access to all technology resources at school and home for staff in accordance with their job descriptions and all students regardless of background.
  • Digital citizenship skills will be integrated to prepare students for a connected and digital world.
  • Technology will be strategically integrated to empower and engage students in their learning process.
Critical Initiative
  • BCN NDMTSS Tier 3 students will show growth.
  • BCN will continuously monitor student placement within North Dakota Multi-Tier System of Supports.
  • BCN will have a successful transition into NDMTSS Tier 1 classes in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).
  • BCN will have an 80% proficiency in STAR for each grade level in Math and 75% proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA).
  • BCN will participate in NDMTSS training, as needed.
  • BCN will use data to update school board and all stakeholders on academic progress of BCN students by grade level.
  • BCN NDMTSS Tier 3 students will show growth.
  • BCN will continuously monitor student placement within North Dakota Multi-Tier System of Supports.
  • BCN will have a successful transition into NDMTSS Tier 1 classes in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).
  • BCN will have an 80% proficiency in STAR for each grade level in Math and 75% proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA).
  • BCN will participate in NDMTSS training, as needed.
  • BCN will use data to update school board and all stakeholders on academic progress of BCN students by grade level.
Key Measures
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
  • Monitor student devices and access to internet
  • Schedules for PD and collaborative times
  • Track implementation through teacher evaluations
  • Track integration progress and access its impact
  • Track student enrollment in curriculum courses
  • Monitor PD opportunities offered
  • Monitor student devices and access to internet
  • Schedules for PD and collaborative times
  • Track implementation through teacher evaluations
  • Track integration progress and access its impact
  • Track student enrollment in curriculum courses
Key Measures
  • Determine the best testing frequency for students
  • Monitor STAR math and reading scores
  • Schedule bi-monthly MTSS meetings
  • Track curriculum assessments
  • Track STAR for placement and progress monitoring
  • Track student formative data
  • Track student summative data
  • Track transition into Tier 1 instruction
  • Determine the best testing frequency for students
  • Monitor STAR math and reading scores
  • Schedule bi-monthly MTSS meetings
  • Track curriculum assessments
  • Track STAR for placement and progress monitoring
  • Track student formative data
  • Track student summative data
  • Track transition into Tier 1 instruction
The Strategy Map has been created in collaboration with The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and Cognia™.

All schools in North Dakota participate in a Continuous Improvement process. Continuous Improvement means examining a school’s current reality including demographics, culture, technology, finances, and academic progress, among many other factors. In addition, Continuous Improvement means looking into the future and predicting what may change – what will be different a year from now, or 10 years from now.

 

During the 2018-2019 school year, all schools in North Dakota participated in this Continuous Improvement journey. School personnel participated in training and collaborated with diverse stakeholders such as community members, teachers, parents and students to map out what the school’s priorities are, what the school’s objectives are and what critical initiatives needed to be implemented to achieve those objectives. This planning process resulted in a Strategy Map – a 3 to 5-year plan for the school.

 

It is important to note that the Strategy Map is a snapshot in time. It is documentation of what the school’s priorities were the past school year. In this case the Strategy Map below was captured and submitted on May 1, 2019. It is equally important to note that the Strategy Map below may have changed since its submittal. This is because priorities may have changed quickly depending on numerous factors. Factors can include, but are not limited to, a natural disaster, a high staff turn-over rate, or an influx or decrease of students. To obtain a copy of this schools current and update Strategy Map, please contact the local school administrator.



Please contact North Dakota's Department of Public Instruction with any questions and feedback via email to the following address: dpidashboard@nd.gov