Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Karen McGrath’s organization
Jan 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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West Northfield School District 31 Board of Education Curriculum Meeting
The meeting featured a comprehensive update on the district's curriculum and instruction department. Key discussion topics included professional learning goals and past sessions, an update on instructional technology, and an overview of curriculum review cycles for math, literacy, and SEL resources. The committee reviewed the rollout of standards-based grading, analyzed fall-to-winter student data, and discussed the implementation of student-centered coaching to support teaching practices and student growth.
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District 31's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan focuses on academic excellence, inclusive practices, and operational stability, anchored in seven strategic goal areas: professional practice, shared leadership, family and community partnerships, student growth and achievement, financial stability, supportive learning environments, and equitable, innovative curricula and communications. Key initiatives include finalizing financial projections, transitioning to Skyward Qmlativ, launching LearnPlatform, expanding multilingual communication, and implementing standards-based report cards. The plan emphasizes professional learning in culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, strengthened family and community partnerships, and improved communication strategies. Priorities include staffing support, translation services, curriculum alignment, community partnerships, and securing necessary funding to cultivate a stronger, more inclusive, and future-focused learning environment.
Feb 8, 2024·StrategicPlan
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West Northfield District 31 Standards-Based Grading Handbook 2022-2027
The Standards-Based Grading Handbook for West Northfield District 31 details a shift to standards-based learning and assessment to increase transparency in the learning journey and empower students. The plan aligns with the District 31 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, focusing on student growth and achievement, supportive learning environments, and family/community partnerships. Key areas include implementing a standards-based curriculum, district-wide structures for student goal setting, and empowering families as active partners. The handbook outlines a phased approach to implementing standards-based grading (SBG) across grade levels, starting with a pilot program and expanding over several years. It also explains the SBG philosophy, reporting levels (Meeting, Developing, Beginning, Not Assessed), and the inclusion of "Characteristics of a Successful Learner." The handbook addresses grading and reporting for students with IEPs and 504 plans, as well as multilingual learners, emphasizing that all students are graded according to grade-level standards while also providing progress reports on individualized goals and language development.
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
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District 31 Talent Development Strategic Plan 2024-2025
The District 31 Talent Development Strategic Plan for the 2024-2025 school year focuses on five key goals: student growth and achievement, supportive learning environment, professional practice and shared leadership, family and community partnerships, and finance, facility, and technology. The plan emphasizes a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) to promote student development academically, physically, and socio-emotionally. It aims to increase student growth, close achievement gaps, and provide intervention, differentiation, and enrichment opportunities. Professional learning opportunities will focus on innovative and practical applications, and the plan highlights the importance of family and community partnerships. The plan also includes a focus on equity through talent development, ensuring all students have opportunities to develop their talents. A key component is the implementation of a talent development program in grades K-3, focusing on the 4 C's (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity) using the PETS curriculum and a coaching model to support teachers.
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