Newport School District

The strategic plan focuses on increasing the number of applicants for job openings by 50% and retaining teachers at a rate of over 60% over the next three years. It also aims to increase the number of students pursuing careers in education after high school graduation from 0% to 10% by the 2025 school year. The plan includes actions such as developing a recruitment team, holding recruitment team meetings, advertising in print and social media, fostering a positive school climate and culture, providing professional development and training, and offering high school students opportunities to visit schools, participate in educator rising clubs, and job shadow teachers.

The Newport School District's improvement plan for the 2022-2023 school year focuses on improving student scores on state-issued tests, advancing the High-Reliability Schools survey and study, and using classroom and test data to inform instruction. Key strategies include implementing professional learning communities, screening students for reading difficulties, employing reading interventionists, promoting inclusive co-teaching practices, and conducting classroom walk-throughs with timely feedback. The plan also emphasizes creating model classrooms, providing onsite mentors for new teachers, and analyzing DIBELS and ACT Aspire assessments to monitor progress and adjust interventions.

The 2023-2024 District Support Plan for Newport Special School District focuses on improving scores on state-issued tests and advancing the High-Reliability Schools survey and study. Key strategies include using classroom and test data to inform instruction, implementing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and accurately screening students in the RTI process using iReady. The plan also emphasizes reading intervention, inclusive co-teaching practices, frequent classroom observations with feedback, and the creation of model classrooms to promote personalized learning. The plan aims to improve literacy and overall student achievement through data-driven instruction, targeted interventions, and ongoing professional development for teachers and administrators.

The 2022 Newport High School Literacy Plan aims to improve reading proficiency among students, particularly in grades 6-8, by implementing campus-wide reading standards and incorporating morphology across disciplines. Key strategies include the science of reading practices, morphology strategies, RTI, and collaborative PLC's. The plan focuses on professional development for teachers, the use of evidence-based interventions, and the creation of a collaborative culture to enhance literacy performance. It also addresses student deficit areas through targeted interventions and enrichment activities, supported by various literacy programs and assessments.