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Strategic Planning Exercise
Group Option – Jake Johnson & Robin Netherton

A. Goal Identification and Definition
The strategic goal of the principal of ABC Middle School will increase the degree of program alignment within the math curriculum over the next three years so that: 1) there is clear articulation and sequencing of content within and across grade levels, 2) this content is anchored in state core standards; and 3) the evaluation measures used to assess this alignment are valid to this alignment. ABC Middle School’s primary objective is to provide an exceptional education for its entire sixth thru eight-grade population. This includes preparing the students with 21st century math skills. This will include controversial programs …show more content…

While the data is important the group, judicious use of their time being mindful of faulty inferences is critical. It is important that the group be comprised of members that have been part of data analysis before. This data would include three years of standardized test scores disaggregated by standards, gender, race, and age; the curriculum and pacing guides for all math classes from kindergarten thru ninth grade, and the standards and curriculums for all other subjects that integrate math skills in the …show more content…

After the teachers become fluent the school needs to call parent meetings with the upcoming sixth graders parents explain the report cards and their implications.
Teachers will need collaboration time to work on methods, assessments and share resources over the course of that first summer and each year after that. This will be vital for the successful integration of this new alignment. Additionally, teachers will need all materials at least one semester prior to implementing a new curriculum of study. This along with support from the teachers in the group and committee will help teachers; students and parents find their way throughout these changes.
The principal must ask for lesson plans for the first few weeks of school prior to beginning the school year to ensure that teachers are prepared to take on the task of the new programs and curriculum. The administration also needs to be very supporting in the beginning stages of this

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