Leonia Public Schools

Objectives:

1. Develop a comprehensive "Profile of a Leonia Lion" that defines the essential skills, competencies, and attributes of future-ready learners.
2. Develop a competency framework for “Profile of a Leonia Lion” that breaks down each of the key areas into specific, actionable skills.
3. Publish the profile of a Leonia Lion in a clear, accessible format for community awareness.

Steps to Complete:

• Engage stakeholders (teachers, parents, students, community members) in defining the qualities and competencies of a future-ready Leonia Lion.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the current curriculum and educational standards to determine where critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy are already being taught and where there are gaps.
• Integrate input from local businesses, tech companies, and higher education institutions about what skills are necessary for future careers and academic pursuits.
• Identify key areas of focus such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy.
• Define what these key competencies look like in practice at various grade levels.
• Link key competencies at each grade level with actionable and measurable skills, at various grade levels.
• For each key area of focus, establish age-appropriate milestones that indicate when students should have mastered certain skills.
• Create assessment criteria to measure progress towards competencies.
• Design a visual profile and digital version to share with stakeholders.
• Print and distribute materials: Distribute printed copies of the Profile of a Leonia Lion during school events, parent-teacher conferences, and community meetings.
• Establish a system for ongoing communication to keep the community updated on how the district uses the Profile of a Leonia Lion to shape curriculum and programming.
• Develop a system for sharing how students will show progress towards competencies.

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.

Objectives:

1. Review district programs to identify areas for growth and enhancement, then develop a multi-year plan for improvements.
2. Review curriculum content delivery and educational practices to identify areas for growth and enhancement, then develop a multi-year plan for improvements.

Steps to Complete:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of all district programs, including: special education, gifted and talented, advisory at LMS, preschool expansion, electives, portfolio courses, support services, information and media literacy, computer science, and technology. (Obj. 1)
• Develop recommendations for program adjustments and enhancements to better support student learning. (Obj. 1)
• Execute recommendations for program adjustments and enhancements. (Obj. 1)
• Assess success of implementation of adjustments and enhancements. (Obj. 1)
• Develop a system for sharing how students will show progress towards competencies. (Obj. 1)

• Conduct a comprehensive review of curriculum content delivery and educational practices to determine strengths and where there are gaps, to ensure state-required standards and mandates are being met. (Obj. 2)

• Develop recommendations for program adjustments and enhancements to better support student learning. (Obj. 2)

• Execute recommendations for program adjustments and enhancements. (Obj. 2)

• Assess success of implementation of adjustments and enhancements. (Obj. 2)

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.

Objectives:

1. Integrate technology purposefully into curriculum and instruction to enhance learning experiences.
2. Implement a technology integration framework (e.g., SAMR or TPACK model) to guide and evaluate the integration of technology into teaching.

Steps to Complete:

• Establish an instructional technology committee to develop a cohesive, district-wide vision for technology in education. (Obj. 1 & 2)
• Assess current staffing needs of the district, i.e. supervisor of instructional technology, media specialists and technology support within the district. (Obj. 1 & 2)
• Conduct a comprehensive review of technology tools and applications used for student learning. (Obj. 1)
• Conduct a Computer Science and Design Thinking standards review of district adherence to mandated benchmark. (Obj. 1)
• Review various frameworks to choose one district-wide framework, and define what that looks like in our district. (Obj. 2)
• Provide professional development for staff on how to embed technology into instruction. (Obj. 1 & 2)
• Create a clear and comprehensive teacher resource site. (Obj. 2)
• Create evaluative tools for administrators to monitor the effective implementation and use of the technology framework. (Obj. 2)

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.

Objectives:

1. Establish a district-wide, transparent curriculum framework that ensures clear articulation between schools and grade levels.
2. Develop a public-facing K-12 scope and sequence and curriculum platform to ensure a cohesive progression of skills and knowledge, with clear learning objectives aligned to the Profile of a Leonia Lion.

Steps to Complete:

• Develop a district-wide vision and mission for curriculum that aligns with the Profile of a Leonia Lion and future-ready learning goals. (Obj. 1 & 2)
• Conduct a comprehensive review of K-12 curriculum and programs to identify gaps, redundancies, and areas for improvement. (Obj. 1)
• Address gaps in skill development while eliminating unnecessary content repetition. (Obj. 1)

• Develop procedures and practices for articulation between elementary, middle, and high school teachers to align curriculum and instructional practices. (Obj. 1)

• Implement a public-facing online curriculum platform to enhance transparency and community engagement. (Obj. 2)
• Use curriculum mapping tools to document programs, course offerings, skills, and progression. (Obj. 2)
• Showcase progression across various programs, including Academies. (Obj. 2)
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the diverse needs of all learners, including special education and ELL students, to promote equity in access and outcomes. (Obj. 2)

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.