Draft Strategic Plan initiatives identified

District moves forward with last phase of Strategic Planning efforts
Significant stakeholder input has helped identify key initiatives the district will focus its attention on over the next five years, Superintendent Wade Smith shared with the Board of Directors at their recent work session. Four core themes have been identified as critical from staff, parents, and community including high quality instruction, aligned and coherent systems, social and emotional needs, and a safe and engaging environment. The district is developing 12 core initiatives in support of these critical themes to ensure WWPS achieves its newly-minted vision of Developing Washington’s Most Sought-After Graduates.

“This marks another important milestone in the district’s Strategic Planning process,” Smith said. “We are in a position to finalize our new Strategic Plan in May and begin using this stakeholder developed plan to build on the proud tradition of excellence Walla Walla Public Schools has demonstrated throughout its history.”

Goals and Initiatives:
· Goal #1: High Quality Instruction: Supporting a district-wide culture where all instructional staff reflect on their practice, collaborate with their peers, and incorporate best-practice teaching strategies to ensure high levels of learning for all students
- Develop mechanisms to support shared organizational leadership characteristics
- Identify and support best-practice instructional strategies
- Foster a climate of collaboration and practitioner reflection

· Goal #2: Aligned & Coherent Systems: Ensuring articulated programs and systems to support a comprehensive, consistent, and responsive learning environment for all students
- Ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum through comprehensive curriculum adoption and Pre-K-12 pathway development
- Ensure technology systems alignment and support
- Continue to develop and enhance bilingual, highly capable, and special education programs to meet the needs of students
- Improve post-secondary culture and partnerships with local businesses

· Goal #3: Social & Emotional Needs: Implementing high-quality behavioral models and interventions to support the social and emotional needs of all students
- Develop and implement school-wide behavioral support models
- Implement district-wide behavioral coaching and support systems
- Enhance access to school-based health centers for medical and mental support for students

· Goal #4: Safe & Engaging Environment: Ensuring all students are engaged and connected to their school, peers, and community in a safe and secure educational setting
- Implement a best-practice safety response program to ensure student and staff safety
- Identify and develop programs to improve student engagement and involvement with their school and their peers 
- Provide coordinated supports for Latino students and their families

The district is currently developing comprehensive initiative planning teams who will be tasked to research and develop cost estimates to support the initiative plans. These reports will be presented to the Board of Directors for review and consideration in March. For more information visit our Strategic Plan website at: http://www.wwps.org/a-z/s-t/strategic-plan