Rita Murphy Elementary School

School Strategy Map

Map Name: 2023-24 Murphy Elementary School Continuous Improvement Plan
Time Period: 5/1/2023 - 5/1/2023
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

In Bismarck Public Schools we have a belief system that centers on four values:

Inclusion

Excellence

Innovation

Leadership

Learning Environment
ALL students and staff will engage daily in academic instruction in a healthy social/emotional and behavioral environment which is respectful, responsible, safe and kind for ALL!
Culture and Climate
ALL students and staff will work in a daily setting which is based on the 3 R's: Relationships, Relationships, RELATIONSHIPS!
Personalization
ALL students will engage in instruction that integrates Success Skills so that every student develops the skills needed to be career, college and community ready upon graduation
Objectives
  • MTSS-Behavior
Objectives
  • Create, implement & sustain a leadership culture focused on continuous learning and coaching.
  • Cultivate relationships based on strong communication, collaboration, transparency and trust.
Objectives
  • Students will use critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication as part of learning
Critical Initiative
  • Continued development of Second Steps as the MTSS-B Tier I schoolwide core instructional social/emotional and behavior curriculum
  • Continued development of Tier II and Tier III systems of support (e.g. CICO, social groups, etc.) to meet the needs of students on the behavioral and social/emotional continuum
  • Continued Implementation and refinement of our schoolwide Behavior Action Plan based on the Benchmark of Quality (BoQ) assessment tool and BPS District Operational Expectations indicator(s) (OE-10)
  • Continued implementation of a system of data review and data-based decision making to improve schoolwide practices and supports that meet the needs of ALL students
Critical Initiative
  • All teaching staff will write professional goals (PLC and personal growth goals) designed to develop a professional skill and/or schoolwide building goal/initiative
  • Cultivate effective school, family and community partnerships
Critical Initiative
  • Unit/Lesson development that incorporates 4C's into the lesson design and learning experiences (e.g. project and problem based learning, inquiry instruction, etc)
Key Measures
  • BoQ Assessment and OE-10 Indicators of Compliance
  • MTSS-B Data Reviews and Behavior Data (Majors,etc)
  • Schoolwide At Risk and Tiering Report
  • Second Step Assessments and Fidelity Checks
  • Staff, Student and Family Surveys
Key Measures
  • Climate/Culture AdvancED Surveys
  • Grade Level PLC Goals
  • Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth Goals
Key Measures
  • Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool
  • Unit/lesson plans indicating integration of 4C's
Academic Success
We will achieve high levels of mastery for all students through clear learning goals
Objectives
  • Effective Teaching Practices
  • MTSS-Academics
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLC) - Ensure work is focused to improve teaching and learning.
  • Standards-Based Education (SBE)
Critical Initiative
  • Continue to grow staff through a PLC structure which focuses on student achievement that then builds capacity through collaborative planning, data analysis and improvement of instructional practices
  • Continued creation/revision of curriculum maps that outline a guaranteed and viable curriculum for each grade level
  • Continued implementation of an effective Student Assistant Team (SAT) based on the Problem Solving Process (PSP) which is used to further inform instruction and supports for individual students
  • Continued implementation of an MTSS-A Framework based on BPS OE-11 which includes a schoolwide multi-tier system of instruction and interventions that provides academic supports for ALL students
  • Continued training for staff on student assessment for and of learning
  • Identify and provide staff professional development in effective teaching practices in literacy and math
  • Leadership team ensures alignment of resources needed to implement an effective MTSS-A system including: shared vision, goals, PD plan, schedule and curriculum materials/supports
Key Measures
  • Admin and Teacher Self-Assessment Data
  • BPS OE-11 Indicators of Compliance
  • DMI Mathematical Practices Rubric
  • Documentation of SAT training, artifacts and data
  • Evidence of training and classroom implementation
  • Grade level curriculum maps
  • Literacy Teaching Practices Rubric
  • PLC Artifacts (e.g. agendas, data results, etc)
  • PLC Audit - Admin and Teacher Self-Assessment
  • Research-based tiered student supports resources
  • Student Performance Data
  • Vision, goal and schedule documentation
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