Brandon Waggoner

The Watervliet School District's 2019-2021 District Improvement Plan focuses on five key areas: data-based decision-making, literacy, mathematics, technology, and increased student achievement. The plan aims to create a sustainable data-driven culture, improve literacy and math proficiency for all students, foster technological literacy, and implement precise, individualized learning aligned with targeted outcomes. Strategies include data coach training, instructional leadership development, parent engagement, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), curriculum alignment, extended learning opportunities, and English language development. The plan utilizes various assessments and progress monitoring to track student growth and inform instructional adjustments.

The 2019-2021 School Improvement Plan for W-A-Y Watervliet High School focuses on four key goals: 1) ensuring all faculty utilize the district-wide data-based decision-making system; 2) improving math proficiency; 3) improving literacy in all content areas; and 4) ensuring all students become technologically literate. The plan outlines specific objectives, strategies, and activities to achieve these goals, including professional development for staff, parent involvement initiatives, and the use of online curricula and project-based learning. Targeted outcomes include improved graduation rates, increased student proficiency on standardized tests (SAT, ACT Workkeys, M-Step), and enhanced technological literacy among students.

The 2019-2020 School Improvement Plan for Watervliet Senior High School focuses on improving student achievement in math and literacy, enhancing data-based decision-making, and promoting technological literacy. Specific goals include ensuring all students meet college/career readiness standards in math and literacy as measured by SAT scores, implementing a district-wide system of data-based decision-making, and achieving technological literacy for all students. The plan outlines various strategies and activities, including research-based instructional strategies, multi-tier systems of support, professional development opportunities for teachers, and the integration of technology into the curriculum. The plan aims to improve student outcomes by addressing achievement gaps between subgroups and providing additional support for at-risk students.

The 2019-2020 School Improvement Plan for Watervliet Middle School outlines four main goals: 1) establishing a district-wide data-driven decision-making system; 2) ensuring all students meet college/career readiness standards in math; 3) achieving college/career readiness standards in literacy for all students; and 4) developing technological literacy among all students. The plan details various strategies and activities to achieve these goals, including professional development for teachers in data analysis, assessment development, instructional strategies, and technology integration. It also includes initiatives to support at-risk students and enhance community engagement. The plan aims to improve student achievement in math and literacy through targeted interventions, curriculum updates, and the use of technology. The plan also focuses on improving instructional leadership and fostering a data-driven culture within the school.

The 2021-2026 Strategic Plan for Watervliet Public Schools focuses on four key goals: becoming an innovative leader in high-quality teaching and learning; leading with exceptional extracurricular programming that develops well-rounded leaders; developing deep collaborative partnerships with the school community; and developing and supporting the infrastructure necessary to implement the strategic plan and realize the vision. The plan prioritizes high expectations, a safe and caring environment, respect, perseverance, commitment, trust, innovation, and community engagement. Specific strategies include implementing standards-aligned curriculum, providing multi-tiered support for learners, expanding access to technology, fostering a positive learning culture, promoting extracurricular participation, developing leadership skills, building strong community partnerships, and improving infrastructure through capital improvements and financial management.