Jennifer Kazmark

The Union-Endicott Central School District's Academic Intervention Services document outlines comprehensive programs designed to support all students in achieving New York State Common Core Learning Standards. The plan details academic interventions across ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science for grades K-12, alongside dedicated student support services. Guided by Commencement Goals emphasizing personal excellence, life-long learning, and involved citizenship, and Board of Education Success Targets for graduation rates, academic proficiency, attendance, and suspensions, the district focuses on equity and innovation to ensure student success.

New York State's plan for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), approved in January 2018, prioritizes ensuring all students succeed by enhancing equity, access, and opportunity. Key strategic areas include valuing a well-rounded education measured by diverse indicators, improving the testing experience by reducing duration and increasing accessibility, ensuring all students have access to excellent educators, fostering parent involvement in school improvement processes, and providing comprehensive and transparent school performance reports covering academic outcomes, student opportunities, and financial spending per student.

The Instructional Technology Plan for the Union-Endicott Central School District outlines the strategic direction for technology from 2022 to 2025. Its primary purpose is to ensure equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities and support for all students, preparing them for college, career, and citizenship in a technology-dominated world. Key strategic goals focus on providing students with vetted technology tools for equitable learning, offering teachers the resources and training for student-centered learning environments, and implementing robust systems and infrastructure to support district objectives. The plan also emphasizes advancing learning and achievement, cultivating a positive culture and climate, and proactively managing various transition areas within the district.

This Professional Development Plan outlines the Union-Endicott Central School District's commitment to developing responsible, self-directed, and lifelong learners through high-quality, integrated professional learning for staff. The plan aims to foster a professional learning community, align with New York State Learning Standards, and ensure all graduates achieve Commencement Goals. Key focus areas include data-driven decision-making and collaborative initiatives. For the 2021-2022 academic year, proposed goals under the theme "Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration and Community" encompass improving the High School Graduation Rate, Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Proficiency, and reducing District Chronic Absenteeism and Out-of-School Suspensions.

This document presents findings, recommendations, and an implementation guide derived from Governor Hochul's statewide listening tour on smartphone use in schools. It aims to support New York State school districts in creating distraction-free environments by outlining steps to set clear goals, involve stakeholders, define policy scope and exceptions, address access and use, implement communication structures, ensure equity, and continuously monitor and adjust policies. The overall objective is to enhance student engagement, reduce learning distractions, improve mental health, and foster a more positive teaching and learning environment across the state.