Grimsrud Elementary School

School Strategy Map

Map Name: 2023-2024 Grimsrud Elementary School Continuous Improvement Plan
Time Period: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024
Vision

Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery.

Mission

Empower EVERY learner to thrive!

Beliefs

We believe in:

Inclusion

Excellence

Innovation

Leadership


Operational Excellence
" We will employ effective communication systems and partnerships, seeking input ongoing, to improve operational effectiveness. "
Personal Excellence
We will develop and support students and staff in a culture committed to growth of personal self and positive impact on others
Environmental Excellence
We will ensure a learning environment that is safe and respectful and that advances learning for every student.
Objectives
  • Human Capital Development
  • Partnership
Objectives
  • Inclusive Practices
  • MTSS-B/ISF
Objectives
  • Climate and Culture
  • School Safety
Critical Initiative
  • Develop partnerships with providers aimed at establishing a continuum of services for wellness, school based behavioral and mental health
  • Engage all certified staff in data analysis that leads to individual goals for professional growth to best impact student achievement. (OE4)
  • "Engage staff, students, and parents in decision-making and have formal ways for them to provide input regarding the optimal functioning of the school. (HRS 1.3, 1.5, 1.6) "
Critical Initiative
  • Engage community collaborators to meet the behavioral and mental health needs of all learners
  • Ensure as a school we cultivate and integrate diversity in all learning environments by recognizing and celebrating needs, ideas, and perspectives.
  • "Establish and monitor a continuum of evidence-based interventions at all MTSS levels that results in early identification and intervention implementation using data-based decision making (OE10) "
  • Increase efficiency and effectiveness of Student Support Services (SW, Couns, Psych)
  • Meet behavior goals and objectives on IEPs by training staff, enhancing programming and creating systems that ensure predictable staff responses.
Critical Initiative
  • Develop and train all stakeholders on school expectations
  • Complete annual policy review for bullying and school discipline with all students, staff, and parents each fall (OE10)
  • Create experiences for all learners which instill joy and recognize school and individual successes.
  • Develop and train all stakeholders on safety processes and procedures
  • Ensure all classrooms have programming and expectations in place to create positive school climate and support learning (Second Step, classroom rules, Morning Meeting, etc.)
  • Update and review Emergency Response Plan and conduct monthly practice drills.
Key Measures
  • HRS Stakeholder Survey
  • Staff Evaluation
Key Measures
  • CICO and SAIG Schedule
  • Event Calendar
  • ISF Report
  • PBIS Benchmark of Quality
  • Restraint and Seclusion Data
  • SAT Process
  • Second Step Pacing Guide and Fidelity Check
Key Measures
  • Behavior Referral Data
  • Grizzly Great Data
  • ISF Report
  • Procedure Checklist
  • Procedure Lesson Plan/Schedule
  • Stakeholder Survey Data
  • Tracking forms of safety drills
Learning Excellence
We will promote academic excellence through challenging and relevant learning opportunities that engage and inspire every student to achieve at high levels
Objectives
  • Effective Teaching
  • MTSS-A
  • Professional Learning Communities
  • Standards Based Grading
Critical Initiative
  • "An appropriate observation tool is used to monitor, collect data, and give ongoing feedback on predominant instructional practices (HRS 2.3) "
  • Analyze, interpet, and use data to regularly monitor progress toward achievement goals for individual students (HRS 4.2)
  • Analyze, interpret, and use data to regularly monitor progress toward school achievement goals (HRS 3.5)
  • Collaborative teams regularly interact to address common issues regarding curriculum, assessment, instruction, and the achievement of all students. (HRS 1.4)
  • Ensure appropriate interventions and enrichment opportunities are in place (school- and classroom-level) to support students by closing achievement gaps and accelerating growth. (HRS 3.6)
  • Ensure all staff participate in professional learning opportunities to enhance their pedagogical skills aligned to personal professional development goals. (HRS 2.2 and 2.3)
  • "Ensure that all students experience core instruction that is common across grade level and focused enough to adequately address it in the time provided each year. (HRS 3.2) "
  • Ensure that school curriculum and accompanying assessments adhere to state standards. (HRS 3.1)
  • Establish and communicate clear and consistent grading practices that are supportive of learning.
  • Establish clear and measurable goals focused on critical needs regarding improving achievement of individual students within the school. (HRS 4.1)
  • Expand coaching model to include opportunities for teachers to observe and discuss effective teaching (Consider peer coaching, co-teaching, etc. as options) (HRS 2.6)
  • Increase competence of all staff in implementing effective teaching strategies in all tiers represented within the school’s instructional framework (HRS 2.1)
Key Measures
  • Curriculum and Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Pacing Guides and Lesson Plans
  • District Coaching Survey
  • MAP Data
  • NDSA Data
  • Progress Report
  • Staff Log of PD
  • Staff Survey
  • Standards Based Reporting
  • Walk Through Tool
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