Matthew Van Zee

This School Improvement Plan outlines the district's strategic direction, guided by its mission to challenge and empower students to become the best version of themselves and lead productive lives. Key goals focus on improving K-12 student proficiency in mathematical concepts and ELA writing skills, ensuring each grade level meets or exceeds state averages, and increasing college and career readiness through enhanced family engagement. The plan also details objectives for professional development, focusing on staff growth and resources to support student learning.

The 2024-25 School Improvement Plan for the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District focuses on improving student performance in math and ELA, as well as increasing college and career readiness. Specific goals include meeting or exceeding state averages in math and ELA proficiency on the SD State Assessment for grades 3-8 and 11, and increasing student and family engagement activities to enhance college readiness. The plan outlines strategies such as supplemental curriculum materials, academic interventions, and increased family engagement activities to achieve these goals. Professional development for staff will focus on SLO development, curriculum and standards alignment, and social-emotional learning.