Strategic Plan

Mission

It is the mission of Morris Brandon to develop students’ academic, social, and emotional needs by engaging our entire school community to work collaboratively while fostering international mindedness and a love for learning.

Vision

It is the vision of Morris Brandon to educate the whole child by teaching empathy, open-mindedness, compassion, and critical thinking while giving every student what they need to be successful lifelong learners.

SMART Goal #1

By the end of the FY23 school year, Black/AA students scoring proficient or above on the EOG ELA assessment will increase b

SMART Goal #2

By the end of the FY23 school year, Black/AA students scoring proficient or above on the EOG Math assessment will increase by 3% from 23% to 26%

SMART Goal #3

By the end of FY23, at least 3 out of 6 grade levels will show a reduction in extremely elevated BASC-3/BESS

APS Strategic Priorities & Initiatives

Fostering Academic Excellence for All

Data, Curriculum & Instruction, Signature Program

Strategic Priorities
School Strategies

Strategic Priorities

School Strategies

1A. Utilize the Eureka Math curriculum resource in K-5.
1B. Guarantee the effective delivery of Eureka Math by providing adequate time, resources and opportunities for staff to participate in ongoing professional development.
2A. Scaffold literacy learning through guided reading, Fundations, Orton Gillingham and Wit and Wisdom ELA curriculum.
3A. Develop standards-based common assessments and progress monitor student data by implementing a data analysis and response protocol to provide remediation and enrichment where needed.
4A. Hire and retain effective Special Ed. Teachers. Implement progress monitoring and adequate resource block for eligible students.

Building a Culture of Student Support

Whole Child & Intervention Personalized Learning

Strategic Priorities
School Strategies

Strategic Priorities

School Strategies

5A. Continue to implement a student recognition plan for K-5. Allot adequate funding to support this plan.
5B. Ensure wrap-a-around services are available to students who exhibit elevated/ highly elevated scores on BASC-3/BESS
6A. Allocate adequate resources and funding for progress monitoring, remediation, enrichment tools and resources.
6B. Improve the school schedule to allow time for intervention and enrichment designed to support student growth across performance levels.

Equipping & Empowering Leaders & Staff

Strategic Staff Support Equitable Resources Allocation

Strategic Priorities
School Strategies

Strategic Priorities

School Strategies

7A. Implement onboarding and mentoring of staff in new roles.
7B. Increase staff recognition opportunities
8A. Develop a leadership pipeline by creating leadership opportunities for all staff
9A. Allot adequate funding to support the Enhanced IB PYP, DLI and Gifted Collaboration experience for all students.
9B. Implement the 5-year action plan submitted to the IBO in response to the 2015 evaluation.

Creating a System of School Support

Collective Action, Engagement & Empowerment

Strategic Priorities
School Strategies

Strategic Priorities

School Strategies

10A. Create targeted professional learning opportunities focused on the implementation of Wit and Wisdom and guided reading.
11A. Provide targeted professional learning opportunities focused on the implementation of the Enhanced IB PYP.
11B. Implement vertical and horizontal alignment to ensure Enhanced IB PYP program coherence.
11C. Increase the number of Gifted certified teachers in order to implement a collaborative model aligned with the Enhanced IB PYP.
11D. Continue to onboard and retain qualified DLI staff