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Sep 13, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
District 13 District Priorities 2025-2026
The document outlines District 13's focus areas for the 2025-2026 school year, building on previous successes. Key strategic priorities include the full implementation of a coherent district-wide instructional program in literacy, expansion of Restorative Justice practices to cultivate a positive and inclusive school environment, and strengthening mathematics instruction through the District 13 Assessment in Mathematics (AIM) and dedicated Strategic Instructional Periods. The overarching aim is to provide high-quality instruction, foster inclusive practices, and ensure meaningful engagement for all students.
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The vision for NYC Community School District 13 focuses on creating a strong sense of belonging and welcoming in all schools, where students are celebrated, challenged, and held to high expectations. Key areas include ensuring equitable student populations across schools, sustaining integration and culturally responsive education, strengthening connections between schools and local organizations, and providing continuous professional development for educators to foster inclusive classrooms and center equity. The plan also includes a funding framework to support partnerships with local organizations on STEM, arts, culture, and academic programs.
Jan 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
District 13 Report 2021-2025
This report details how District 13 in New York is driving equitable education through a partnership with the International Baccalaureate (IB). The initiative, which began in 2021, involves implementing the IB's Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) in seven schools, leading to their authorization as IB World Schools in 2024. Key focus areas include fostering academic excellence, innovation, equity, and a student-centered approach, supported by comprehensive teacher professional development and parent engagement. The plan aims to achieve positive changes in student outcomes, classroom behavior, teacher job satisfaction, and parent engagement, ultimately empowering students to become inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals ready for a global society.
Jan 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
District 13 Mathematics Expectations and Non-Negotiables 2025-2026
This document outlines the District 13 Mathematics Expectations and Non-Negotiables for the 2025-26 school year. It details specific expectations, supports, and accountability measures for District Leaders, School Leaders, Teachers, and Paraprofessionals across key areas: Instructional Math Coaching, Lesson Internalization and Unpacking, Development of Strategic Supports (in-the-moment scaffolds for Tier I instruction), and Creating and Implementing Strategic Instructional Periods for Math (SIP-Math). The plan aims to improve math instruction and student success through professional learning, data analysis (e.g., A.I.M. data), collaborative planning, and structured instructional periods.
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