10 Goals for 08-09

It's July 30, and before I get too close to Opening Day, I'm going to post this list.

I am well aware they they will only be reached by the concerted and deliberate effort of hundreds of people.

1. Reduce the number of Level 1 SpEd Students. By half.
2. Reduce the number of Level 2 RegEd students. By a third.
3. Increase the number of Level 4 students to 24 in ELA, 6 per grade, and increase Math Level 4s by 25%.
4. Better and consciously serve overage kids.
5. Continue development of a coherent curriculum.
6. Improve data collection and, more importantly, its use.
7. Make the Science in USA matter and develop Arts education
8. Create a more vigorous and diverse High School placement program.
9. Measurably improve Professional development, especially through frequent and consciously scheduled observations, intervisitations and feedback.
10. Improve communication at all levels of the organization.