Chad Hess

The 2022-2025 Instructional Technology Plan for Herkimer Central School District serves as a roadmap to leverage technology for enhancing student learning and success. The plan aims to provide an atmosphere conducive to lifelong learning through evolving tools and methods. Key strategic goals include delivering relevant and timely professional development in technology integration and data security, modernizing classrooms with advanced teaching and learning tools, and strengthening the network infrastructure to support current and future technological needs. This initiative is designed to improve communication, foster critical thinking, and make instruction more efficient and effective within a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment.

This School Comprehensive Education Plan for Herkimer High School outlines key strategies for improvement across instructional and non-instructional domains. The plan focuses on expanding the implementation of evidence-based instructional methods to enhance personalized learning, improve academic outcomes in ELA and math, particularly for Students with Disabilities (SWDs). Concurrently, it emphasizes the expansion of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports-Integrated (MTSS-i) to address non-instructional factors such as student behavior and attendance, aiming to improve overall student well-being and reduce chronic absenteeism, especially for SWDs. The plan was collaboratively developed with input from staff, students, and families, and is rooted in evidence-based interventions.

This District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for the 2025-2026 school year outlines three core priorities focused on enhancing academic success and student participation. The plan aims to improve performance on NYS ELA, mathematics, and science assessments, with a specific emphasis on students with disabilities and the African American/Black student subgroup. Key strategies include implementing evidence-based instructional methods, fostering Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and utilizing formative assessments. The overarching goal is to cultivate strong academics and engaged students, supported by stakeholder participation.

The 2024-25 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for Herkimer Central School District prioritizes academic success on NYS ELA, mathematics, and science assessments, with a focus on students with disabilities and the African American/Black student subgroup. The plan includes strategies such as instructional coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and formative assessment to improve student performance and engagement.

The 2024-25 School Comprehensive Education Plan for Herkimer High School focuses on academic success in ELA, mathematics, and science, with a specific emphasis on students with disabilities. Key strategies include instructional coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and formative assessment. The plan aims to improve student engagement and performance on NYS assessments by enhancing instructional practices, fostering collaborative learning environments, and utilizing data-driven decision-making. The ultimate goal is to ensure that more students achieve proficiency and meet academic needs, as reflected in survey responses and state testing data.