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The Centennial Elementary School Improvement Plan focuses on achieving high levels of learning for all scholars. The goals for the 2025-26 school year include increasing student proficiency on district and state assessments by at least 5% and ensuring that at least 90% of students are engaged 90% of the time. Strategies to reach these goals involve monthly staff training on engagement strategies, using What I Need Time (WIN) for small group intervention/extension, and implementing "Falcon Folders" for students to set goals and track progress.

The Title VI plan for Duchesne County School District focuses on improving outcomes for Native American students. Key goals include increasing the percentage of proficient students in grades K-5, closing the graduation gap between Native American and non-Native American students, enhancing communication between the Ute Tribe and school district leaders, and increasing the cultural knowledge of district staff. The plan also outlines steps such as providing technology and intervention staff, easing student transitions, and offering career and college-related activities.

The 2024-2025 Title VI Working Plan for the Duchesne County School District focuses on improving educational outcomes for Native American students. Key goals include increasing the percentage of Native American students proficient in reading by 10%, closing the graduation gap between Native American and non-Native American students by 10%, improving communication between the Ute Tribe and the school district, and increasing the knowledge of Native American culture among school staff. Strategies include monitoring Acadience data, reviewing student grades and graduation requirements, holding regular leadership meetings, providing cultural sensitivity training, and offering additional support services such as technology, intervention staff, and counseling. The plan also includes initiatives to encourage academic performance, such as career fairs, college visits, and leadership conferences.

The Duchesne County School District Special Education Program Improvement Plan focuses on improving student outcomes, increasing parent involvement, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Key areas of focus include increasing student proficiency on standardized assessments, improving the quality of special education instruction, enhancing parent understanding of procedural safeguards and their role in their child's education, and improving the quality of transition plans for secondary students. The plan outlines specific action steps and progress monitoring mechanisms to track progress toward these goals.

The Duchesne County School District's strategic plan focuses on returning to old-school principles with modern tools to elevate student achievement. It addresses gaps in student learning, pushes top students, supports those settling for lower grades, improves attendance, and increases student engagement. The plan introduces the ABCs (Attendance, Behavior, Classwork) to incrementally improve these areas, with elementary schools focusing on academic competencies and all schools implementing citizenship grading. The plan emphasizes accountability, where students take ownership of their learning, and teachers and families collaborate to support each child's success.