Strategic Plan for Student Achievement

Self-assessment of Multi-tiered System of Supports (SAM) total scores will increase:

• 2025: 35% of schools will score a 2.0+
• 2027: 45% will score a 2.0+
• 2029: 55% will score a 2.0+

Decreased disruptive behavior in classrooms.
Increased full engagement of students in learning.
Decreased office referrals.
Referrals to behavior specialists will decrease each year:

• 2024: 250
• 2025: 230
• 2026: 210
• 2027: 190
• 2028: 170

Goal 2: Equitable Treatment

Salt Lake City School District will encourage individuals to interact in ways that are accepting, valuing, respectful, supportive, safe, and secure, resulting in students feeling confident in their pursuit of learning without fear of threat, humiliation, danger, or disregard.

Salt Lake City School District’s total score on the CASEL implementation rubric will increase each year:

• 2024: 89%
• 2025: 91%
• 2026: 93%
• 2027: 95%
• 2028: 97%

Goal 1: Civic Competency and Communication

Salt Lake City School District will provide students educational experiences that help them to develop into thoughtful, well-rounded, and civic ready members of society equipping students with the knowledge and skills to make thoughtful decisions as positive and contributing members of society.

1.       Engage students in a range of learning experiences that cultivate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a variety of contexts.

2.       Provide student with opportunities to participate in developmentally appropriate civic learning experiences that nurture the civic knowledge, ideals, and practices of our democratic society.

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Students will interact with and communicate with others in a way that demonstrates empathy and respect towards diverse perspectives and experiences.

50% of students will graduate from high school with a Seal of Civic Readiness.

Goal 2: Academic Success

Salt Lake City School District will increase opportunities and address achievement gaps using district-approved materials, technology, and resources to teach Utah Core Standards on grade level with continuity and fidelity between schools and grade levels.

1. Ensure students have access to high quality, appropriate, grade-level literacy instruction based on the science of reading.

2. Demonstrate on school schedules the time allocated for language development in elementary school.

80% of students will increase reading proficiency on grade level as measured by end-of-year Acadience or Reading Inventory assessments.

80% of students will make at least one year’s worth of growth based on their student growth target (SGT) (scaled score, MGP) as measured by end-of-year assessment.

80% of students with a significant cognitive disability will make appropriate progress in reading as indicated on their Individual Education Program (IEP) as measured by the Dynamic Learning Maps Essential Elements and/or Utah Alternative Assessment.

1. Ensure students have access to high quality, appropriate, and grade-level mathematics instruction.

2. Demonstrate on school schedules the time allocated for math instruction in elementary school.

80% of students will increase math proficiency on grade level as measured by end-of-year Acadience Math assessment.

80% of students will make at least one year’s worth of growth based on their student growth target (SGT) (scaled score, MGP) as measured by end-of-year assessment.

80% of students with a significant cognitive disability will make appropriate progress in math as indicated on their IEP as measured by the Dynamic Learning Maps Essential Elements and/or Utah Alternative Assessment.

1. Ensure students access high quality, appropriate, and grade-level science instruction.

2. Demonstrate time scheduled for science instruction in elementary school schedules.

3. Provide PreK-12 students with access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities that promote connections to post-graduation college and career choices, including place-based learning opportunities.

80% of students will increase science proficiency at grade level as measured by end-of-year assessments.

80% of students will make at least one year’s worth of growth based on their student growth target (SGT) (scaled score, MGP) as measured by end-of-year assessment.

80% of students with a significant cognitive disability will make appropriate progress in science as indicated on their IEP, as measured by the Dynamic Learning Maps Essential Elements and/or Utah Alternative Assessment.

100% of students will participate in place-based STEM activities at least once per semester.

80% of MLLs will demonstrate appropriate growth each year as determined by the WIDA Access.

Within five years of entry, 80% of MLLs will reach English proficiency as measured by their WIDA Access scores and exit to monitoring.

80% of MLL students with significant cognitive delays will make appropriate progress on their language goals as measured by their yearly IEPs.

1. Provide ongoing support in using technology (hardware, software, and resources) in ways that enhance learning and develop skills needed for ongoing success in each content area.

2. Provide continued professional development and support in the use of consistent learning management tools (LMS) in all grades and schools.

Teachers will demonstrate instruction that enhances instruction, including assistive or adaptive technology.

Students will demonstrate ethical uses of technology to communicate, research, evaluate, and use information.

Students, parents, and teachers will access the district LMS for learning and communication of expectations and results.

Goal 3: Access to Expanded Learning Opportunities

Salt Lake City School District will broaden our students' academic skills, knowledge, and social and emotional capacity in ways that connect school learning to real-world experiences.

50% of students at Title I schools entering kindergarten or 1st grade will have attended a high quality preschool program within the district between the ages of 3-5.

Students will have more options for collaborative classrooms and other services for students with IEPs.

80% of students will demonstrate readiness using the following measures:

• PEEP/PEEPAA Exit demonstrating kinder ready.
• KEEP+ Entrance
• Making appropriate progress on IEP goals when identified as SpEd
• SpEd Assessment
• TS Gold monitoring

Align PreK curriculum and instruction with K-12 district adopted materials.

Provide coaching and support in math, science/STEM, and literacy.

Offer professional learning to support Early Childhood general and SpEd instructors in core content areas.

Increase in student preparation for PreK based on PEEP entry.

Increased numbers of families participating in PAT activities.

Increased family-school connection based on home visits and community engagement activities included in the PAT program.

Students will engage in learning experiences that support them in applying their knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts to effectively communicate their learning and inspires further inquiry.

Students in all schools will have opportunities to publicly share their learning with the school and the community.

Consistent districtwide middle school programming for advanced academics that provides student choice without barriers for enrollment.

Demographics in secondary advanced academic classes will match the demographic composition of the school.

Goal 1: Family Partnerships and Engagement in Education

Salt Lake City School District will ensure all families are valued, respected, and are treated as equal partners in designing the educational experiences of their children.

80% of schools will have implemented the Dual Capacity-Building Framework with fidelity.

Increase in parent representation in school leadership roles, such as school community councils.

Increased sense of belonging for parents as measured by responses to the parent survey.

Increased collaboration between schools and families as measured by responses to the parent survey.

Goal 2: Community Partnerships

Salt Lake City School District will build and nurture relationships with community partners to elevate our students and family academic achievement. The Salt Lake City School District values community members, leaders, and business partners.

Goal 3: Public Perception and Connections

Salt Lake City School District will maintain positive relationships with students, families, community members, elected officials, and community leaders; elevate the public’s perception of our school district as a valuable partner and as a team of influential educational experts; and building trust in the transparency and integrity of our systems.

The Communications and Community Relations Division will use polling results to create a plan for communication, marketing, and public perception improvement efforts.

Stakeholders will report increased trust in the district as evidenced by subsequent stakeholder feedback.

Goal 1: Safe and Efficient Facilities

Salt Lake City School District will provide schools that are safe, secure, and welcoming. This encompasses effective designs to ensure there are secure entrances and warm and inviting interiors. The district creates spaces to encourage collaboration and facilitate instruction based on best practices.

100% of elementary school entry ways and vestibules will be enhanced to increase stakeholder safety and security.

100% of classroom locks will be converted to internal locking mechanisms.

Install weapons detection systems at select high schools, provide necessary support staff, and evaluate collected data to determine effectiveness in improving school safety.

Use 100% clean, renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2030.

Meet 100% of all district operations energy needs with carbon neutral energy by 2040.

Decrease carbon footprint by 25% .

Decrease water consumption by 50,000,000 gallons per year.

Increase CTE pathway completion by 30%.

75% of CTE classrooms will be designed and built according to current industry standards.

By the end of 2024, 25% of all classes will be using multipurpose spaces.

• 2025=50%
• 2026=75%
• 2027=100%.

Goal 2: Highly Qualified Staff

Salt Lake City School District will staff our schools with well-trained and capable employees ready to provide exemplary learning environments for all students and responsive to evolving district needs.

By the end of 2024, the pathway is offered at each comprehensive high school.

By the end of 2026, there will be a 200% increase in the number of students enrolled in the pathway.

In 100% of hiring practices, a standardized rubric for reviewing application materials and interview processes will be used.

Increased affinity feelings toward the district as an employer of choice as evidenced through stay interview data and turnover metrics.

Goal 3: Student Conduct & Discipline Process

Salt Lake City School District will ensure consistent and timely responses to student conduct and discipline issues, prioritizing prevention, support, and safety for all students.

Decrease in disruptive behavior.

Increase in student learning.

Increased successful transition of students back to their neighborhood school.

Decreased recidivism to five or less students per year.

Increased successful transition of students back to their neighborhood school.

Decreased recidivism to five or less students per year.

Increased successful transition of students back to their neighborhood school.

Decreased recidivism to five or less students per year.