Year-to-Year District Initiatives
2022-2023
- Initiative 1: Meeting the Needs of All Learners - Continue the Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
- Initiative 2: Continue to Shape and Maintain a Culture of Dignity and Belonging
- Initiative 3: Student Wellness - Implement College and Career Readiness Recommendations and Homework Study Committee
- Initiative 4: Shaping the Future - Finalize and Implement Long-Term RTSD Facilities Plan
Initiative 1: Meeting the Needs of All Learners - Continue the Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Measure of Success
The collective work, progress, and feedback associated with the first year of MTSS has informed the next steps for the 2022-2023 school year.
RTSD MTSS in 2022-2023 will include:
- Continued focus on Tier I instruction at all levels.
- Expansion of established Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum to 6-8; SEL will be K-8 aligned for consistent instruction.
- Initiation of a K-5 Master Schedule to provide consistent instructional blocks and interventions in all buildings.
- Implementation and evaluation of Lunch and Learn mid-day student support model at RHS (2 days per cycle).
- Investigation of Postive-Behavior Intervention and Support at RMS.
- Year 2 of the consolidation of college prep courses at RHS.
- Professional Development for a K-8 universal screening tool for progress monitoring and benchmark assessments (Star 360)
- Adoption and implementation of a K-12 data warehouse and MTSS intervention tool - LinkIt.
Timeline for Achievement
- August 2022 - MTSS Update provided to the Board Curriculum Committee
- Ongoing throughout the 2022-2023 School Year
Key Indicators of Progress
- MTSS Community Communications
- MTSS Update to the Board - Board Curriculum Committee (August 16, 2022)
- MTSS Professional Development evaluations, documents, and meetings
- Implementation f new diagnostic assessment tools
- MTSS Assessment Data
Initiative 2: Continue to Shape and Maintain a Culture of Dignity and Belonging
Measures of Success/Progress
RTSD Administration has continued to collect feedback from all stakeholder groups to evaluate progress and establish future plans.
Based on the work and feedback from Sage Wellness, RTSD will accomplish the following:
- Implement a district-wide book study with a specific focus on relationships, belonging and inclusion. In consult with the authors of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity - The Key to Successful Equity Implementation, the book study will engage all RTSD staff in developing a culture of dignity and respect through an intentionally phased implementation process.
- RTSD will implement a climate survey tool(s) to engage staff and students in evaluating progress toward the development of a culture of dignity and belonging. The climate survey tool(s) will be administered during the 22-23 school year for Radnor staff and students.
- RTSD will continue to investigate opportunities to engage the community through open forums, guest speakers, and participation in school and district committees.
- Consistent with current efforts at both the state and federal level, redouble efforts to recruit, hire, and retain a highly qualified, culturally, and demographically diverse workforce.
Timeline for Achievement
- Ongoing Throughout the 2022-23 School Year
- Specific dates are outlined in the Plan and Timeline
Key Indicators of Progress
- DEI Community Communications
- Belonging Through Dignity Book Study Plan and Timeline
- Summer and Fall 2022 Administrative Team and School Board Orientation Sessions with Authors John Krownapple and Floyd Cobb
- Climate Survey administration for staff and students (Fall and Winter)
- Curriculum Committee Updates on Progress
Initiative 3: Student Wellness - Implement College and Career Readiness Recommendations and Homework Study Committee
Measure of Success
- Based on finding of the College and Readiness Study, present conclusions, next steps, and administrative recommendations to the School Board for consideration and approval.
- Continue our commitment to mental and physical wellbeing through ongoing evaluation of programming, instructional, and social-emotional supports.
- Continued implementation of MTSS and social-emotional wellness initiatives.
- 22-23: Initiation of Homework Study
Timeline for Achievement
- June 2022 - Full study presented to the Board Curriculum Committee
- Ongoing throughout 2022-2023 School Year
Key Indicators of Progress
- College and Career Readiness Study Community Communications
- College and Career Readiness Study Full Report
- College and Career Readiness Study Presentation - Board Curriculum Committee (June 7, 2022)
Initiative 4: Shaping the Future - Finalize and Implement Long-Term RTSD Facilities Plan
Measure of Success
- Use approved Feasibility Study to develop a long-term (5-10-20 year) Facilities and Capital Plan.
- Develop and present administrative recommendations for potential construction options for areas of need.
- Based on administrative recommendations and school board approval, initiate project(s) moving forward.
Timeline for Achievement
- Ongoing throughout 2022-2023 School Year
Key Indicators of Progress
- Shaping the Future Timeline and Community Communications
2020-21/2021-22
- Initiative 1: Develop and Implement Instructional Programs in Response to Covid-19
- Initiative 2: Further Expand DEI Inquiry, Exploration and Responsiveness Across RTSD
- Initiative 3: Complete and Update Student Wellness Study to Include Covid-19
- Initiative 4: Implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Initiative 5: Develop a Long-Term RTSD Facilities Plan
- Initiative 6: Continue to Develop the RHS Accessibility and Wellness Infrastructure Project
Initiative 1: Develop and Implement Instructional Programs in Response to Covid-19
Initiative 1: Measure of Success
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CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION
- Based on COVID-19 state and local guidelines, RTSD will develop, implement, and monitor a multi-phased approach for instructional delivery
- Closely monitor key performance indicators including but not limited to attendance, student academic progress, student and staff wellness
- Each school entity in Pennsylvania was required to create its own health and safety plan, which was tailored to the unique needs of each entity and created in consultation with local health agencies
- Given the dynamic nature of the pandemic, the plan incorporates enough flexibility to adapt to changing conditions
- Based on COVID-19 state and local guidelines, RTSD will develop, implement, and monitor a multi-phased approach for instructional delivery
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Develop special education instructional programming for all students within the three Phase model, including all virtual, hybrid, and in all person instruction
- Create a model format of COVID IEP Addendum for special education students which outlines FAPE in this three Phase instructional model
- Continue to provide professional development in academic, social and emotional areas for staff to effectively implement programs outlined in the IEP with fidelity
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
- Development of the K-5 Cyber Program
- Perform necessary infrastructure updates for remote, hybrid, and cyber learning
- Ensure all online services are set up, maintained, and supported for online and hybrid learning
- Establish and continue professional development in blended and online learning
- Support teachers and students through instructional support availability: Coaches, Cyber Dean, etc.
- Equip Remote Teachers (Proctor/Pilot)
- Ensure Health and Safety and continuity of instruction for quarantined students through remote technologies
- Establish technology support systems for families during remote, hybrid, and cyber learning
Timeline for Achievement
- CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION: Fall and Winter 2020/Ongoing Throughout 2020-21
- SPECIAL EDUCATION: Ongoing Throughout 2020-21
- EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: Ongoing Throughout 2020-21
Key Indicators of Progress
Initiative 2: Further Expand DEI Inquiry, Exploration and Responsiveness Across RTSD
Measures of Success/Progress
- Secure a DEI consultant who can assist with ongoing professional development for staff/administration
- Convene parent/community advisory teams
- Establish student advisory committees
- Review relevant DEI data to help inform the DEI leadership committee on possible programming
- Review recommendations for District-wide DEI initiatives
- Make DEI recommendations to administration and School Board
Timeline for Achievement
- Ongoing Throughout 2022
Key Indicators of Progress
Initiative 3: Complete and Update Student Wellness Study to Include Covid-19
Measure of Success
- Pursue study questions in focus areas to collect relevant data
- Develop and present recommendations including:
1. A review of academic, behavioral and social emotional supports
2. A review of Homework Policy and Administrative Regulations
3. Guidelines for healthy use of technology - Implement recommendations in Fall 2021
Timeline for Achievement
- Fall and Winter 2022
- Spring 2022
- Fall 2022
Evidence of Completion
- Wellness Study completed document
- Wellness Study board presentation
Initiative 4: Implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Measure of Success
- Develop a K-12 MTSS Framework to assist implementing effective tier 1, 2 and 3 instructional programming in academic and social/emotional areas
- Provide professional development in the MTSS model for all K-12 staff to assist in core instruction, differentiation, and enrichment as well as intervention models
- Align elementary and secondary instructional programming to ensure continuity of instruction at each level in academic and social/emotional areas
- Create building MTSS leadership teams to support the implementation of the framework, analyzation of building level data, alignment of curriculum and instruction, and ensure effective intervention and enrichment programming
Timeline for Achievement
- Fall, Winter 2020
- Spring 2021
Evidence of Completion
- MTSS Professional Development evaluations, documents, and meetings
- MTSS system components implemented in buildings:
- Assistant Principal Leadership
- Coach/Facilitator
- Meetings and Forms
- I/E Block Schedule
- Referral analysis
Initiative 5: Develop a Long-Term RTSD Facilities Plan
Measure of Success
- Deliver progress updates and a draft report of the Feasibility Study
- Form of a Feasibility Steering Committee
- Begin evaluation of the report, meet approximately 6 times over 3-4 months with the Breslin Team to develop long range facilities planning and report findings and a master plan in the spring of 2022
- The plan will be utilized to guide capital improvements over a 5-10-20 year range
Timeline for Achievement
- Ongoing Throughout 2020-22
Evidence of Completion
- Nov. 17, 2020 Virtual Facilities Committee Meeting 4.1 Update on Feasibility Study
- Facilities Plan Draft by Spring 2022
Initiative 6: Continue to Develop the RHS Accessibility and Wellness Infrastructure Project
Measure of Success
- Continue the land planning process, develop construction documents, explore bond funding and proceed to gathering bids for construction
- Evaluate bids and make recommendations to the Board
- Establish suitable construction schedule and prepare for possible award and beginning of construction in Spring 2021
Timeline for Achievement
- Ongoing Throughout 2020-21
Evidence of Completion
2019-20
- Goal 1: Challenge and Support All Students
- Goal 2: Continue Study of Student Wellness
- Goal 3: Implement and Evaluate New School Schedules
- Goal 4: Focus and Refine the Curriculum Review Cycle Process
- Priority Projects/Initiatives
Goal 1: Challenge and Support All Students
Measure of Success
- The Board understands that our students are more than just a number on a test. Yet it also recognizes the importance of our core academic program and the evaluative measures on the school, state and federal level. Therefore, the Board and administration will consider achievement of this goal as measured by multiple criteria including:
- Analyzing Keystone Exams, SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment), NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association – Measures of Academic Progress), and SPP (School Performance Profile)/ FRI (Future Ready PA Index) to determine any statistically significant changes.
- Analyzing Equity and Excellence percentages (from College Board) to determine any statistically significant changes.
- Using PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System) growth measures and SLO (Standard Learning Objectives) data to inform instruction and make programmatic changes to address student needs.
- In addition, achievement of this district goal will also be considered holistically by reviewing and discussing student achievement and growth through qualitative and anecdotal data including non-standardized testing measures.
- Action Plans will have been implemented during the 2018-19 school year.
- For 2019-2020, each building will identify data to inform the creation of action plans and measures of their success. Action plans should focus on aspects of teaching and learning that go deeper and improve what we already do.
Timeline for Achievement
- November 2019
- Building action plans informed by 2017-2018 school year data were presented in November 2018 and implemented in the 2018-19 school year
- Analysis of the 2018-2019 data to inform the development of the 2019-20 building action plans.
Evidence of Completion
- Achievement Report presentation that focuses on:
- SLO (Student Learning Objectives)
- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
- Equity and Excellence score
- PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System)
- PSSA Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
- SPP (School Performance Profile)/FRI (Future Ready PA Index)
- NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association - Measures of Academic Progress)
- Keystone Exams
- Other applicable student achievement data
- Analysis of 2018-19 Action Plans presented to Board
- Action Plans for 2019-20 presented to the Board
Goal 2: Continue Study of Student Wellness
Measure of Success
- Pursue study questions in focus areas to collect relevant data
- Develop and present recommendations including:
- A review of academic, behavioral and social emotional supports
- A review of Homework Policy and Administrative Regulations
- Guidelines for healthy use of technology
- Implement recommendations
Timeline for Achievement
- Fall and Winter 2019
- Spring 2020
- During 2019-20 school year
- During 2019-20 school year
- Fall 2020
Evidence of Completion
- Board Presentation
- Board Presentation
- Board Presentation
- Board Presentation
- Board Presentation
- Board Presentation
Goal 3: Implement and Evaluate New School Schedules
Goal 4: Focus and Refine the Curriculum Review Cycle Process
Priority Projects/Initiatives
- Continue to develop the Radnor High School Infrastructure Project
- Develop a long-term RTSD facilities plan that reflects enrollment, program needs, and building requirements
- Continue to improve and evaluate student safety and security
- Evaluate post-secondary preparation, counseling, resources and outcomes
- Evaluate physical education requirements at RHS
- Continue to implement Radnor Middle School Study recommendations
- Continue to implement RTSD Technology Integration Study recommendations
2018-19
- Goal 1: Challenge and Support All Students
- Goal 2: Implement Technology Recommendations
- Goal 3: Review and Implement Middle School Recommendations
- Goal 4: Study Student Wellness
- Priority Projects
Goal 1: Challenge and Support All Students
Measure of Success
- The Board understands that our students are more than just a number on a test. Yet it also recognizes the importance of our core academic program and the evaluative measures on the school, state and federal level. Therefore, the Board and administration will consider achievement of this goal as measured by multiple criteria including:
- Analyzing Keystone Exams, SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment), NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association – Measures of Academic Progress), and SPP (School Performance Profile)/ FRI (Future Ready PA Index) to determine any statistically significant changes.
- Analyzing Equity and Excellence percentages (from College Board) to determine any statistically significant changes.
- Using PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System) growth measures and SLO (Standard Learning Objectives) data to inform instruction and make programmatic changes to address student needs.
- In addition, achievement of this district goal will also be considered holistically by reviewing and discussing student achievement and growth through qualitative and anecdotal data including non-standardized testing measures.
- Each building will identify data to be used to create action plans. Action plans will be implemented, and measures of success identified. Initiatives should focus on aspects of teaching and learning that go deeper or improve what we already do.
- Action Plans will have been implemented during the 2017-18 school year.
- Action Plans will identify initiatives to promote equity and excellence among all students with a focus on high school in 2018-19 school year.
- Action Plans will identify initiatives to improve student writing K-12.
Timeline for Achievement
- November 2018
- Building Action Plans have been developed by November 2017
- Analysis of Action Plans completed November 2018
- Building Action Plans developed by November 2018 with analysis by November 2019
- Building Action Plans developed by November 2018 will analysis by November 2019
Evidence of Completion
- Achievement Report presentation that focuses on:
- SLO (Student Learning Objectives)
- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
- Equity and Excellence score
- PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System)
- PSSA Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
- SPP (School Performance Profile)/FRI (Future Ready PA Index)
- NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association - Measures of Academic Progress)
- Keystone Exams
- Other applicable student achievement data
- Action plans presented to the Board
- Analysis of Action Plans presented to Board
Goal 2: Implement Technology Recommendations
Goal 3: Review and Implement Middle School Recommendations
Goal 4: Study Student Wellness
Priority Projects
2017-18
- Goal 1: Challenge and Support All Students
- Goal 2: Revise Administrative Structure
- Goal 3: Evaluate 1-to-1 Technology at Radnor High School and Technology K-12
- Goal 4: Evaluate Radnor Middle School Program
Goal 1: Challenge and Support All Students
Measure of Success
- The Board understands that our students are more than just a number on a test. Yet it also recognizes the importance of our core academic program and the evaluative measures on the school, state and federal level. Therefore, the Board and administration will consider achievement of this goal as measured by multiple criteria including:Analyzing Keystone Exams, SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment), NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association – Measures of Academic Progress), and SPP (School Performance Profile)/ FRI (Future Ready PA Index) to determine any statistically significant changes.
- Analyzing Equity and Excellence percentages (from College Board) to determine any statistically significant changes.
- Using PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System) growth measures and SLO (Standard Learning Objectives) data to inform instruction and make programmatic changes to address student needs.
- In addition, achievement of this district goal will also be considered holistically by reviewing and discussing student achievement and growth through qualitative and anecdotal data including non-standardized testing measures.
- Each building will identify data to be used to create action plans. Action plans will be implemented, and measures of success identified. Initiatives should focus on aspects of teaching and learning that go deeper or improve what we already do.
- Action plans will have been implemented during the 2017-18 school year.
Timeline for Achievement
- November 2018
- Building Action Plans will have been developed by November 2017
- Analysis of Action Plans completed September/October 2018
Evidence of Completion
- Achievement Report presentation that focuses on:
- SLO (Student Learning Objectives)
- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
- Equity and Excellence score
- PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System)
- PSSA Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
- SPP (School Performance Profile)/FRI (Future Ready PA Index)
- NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association - Measures of Academic Progress)
- Keystone Exams
- Other applicable student achievement data
- Action plans presented to the Board
- Analysis of Action Plans presented to Board
Goal 2: Revise Administrative Structure
Goal 3: Evaluate 1-to-1 Technology at Radnor High School and Technology K-12
Measure of Success
- Full review of the high school 1-to-1 technology.
- Review of access and use of devices K-12.
These reviews will assess both the educational and financial impact of the current use of devices.
Timeline for Achievement
- January 2018: High school 1-to-1 technology recommendation
- September 2018: K-12 technology recommendation
Evidence of Completion
- Recommendation presented to the Board
Goal 4: Evaluate Radnor Middle School Program
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