Las Cruces Public Schools Dr. Gregory Ewing, Superintendent Leadership Academy July 26, 2018

Superintendent Priorities Aligned to District Strategic Plan: Goal 1: Student Success Goal 2: Budget and Facilities Management Goal 3: Communication, Trust, and Human Relations Goal 4: Quality in Human Resources

Goal 1: Student Success Continued support for teachers to teach free of interruption and superfluous meetings duties Consistent PLC structures/expectations Support language acquisition and academic outcomes for ELs Expansion of International Welcome Centers Opportunity for teachers to attain their TESOL endorsement (free of cost) Expansion and refinement of dual language programs Comprehensive review of EL records (credits, courses, placement, testing)

Goal 1: Student Success Expansion and refinement of Virtual Academy to support traditional and non-traditional students Access to resources and curriculum for educators in the implementation of Ethnic studies for K-12 Strengthen gifted services to include targeted instruction, increased identification and content integration AdvancED district wide accreditation

Goal 1: Student Success Improve student behavior through systemic initiatives Support in the implementation of Restorative Practices Student social emotional PD and coaching District comprehensive parental involvement plan to address academic and social emotional student needs Increase online instructional resources for teachers Online platform to share lesson plans/resources/standards

Goal 2: Budgets and Facilities Management Determine facility needs to maximize student safety and engagement Increase school safety measures Increase number of security guards district wide Building upgrades for enhanced safety and security Comprehensive crisis prevention, planning, response and recovery training for district personnel Increase communication and engagement related to school safety with students, parents, and community members Limited access to outside individuals in all district buildings

Goal 2: Budgets and Facilities Management Increase efficient use of financial resources Finance department to offer budget advice and guidance to schools, departments, and divisions Review and refine all finance related forms for easier access and submission Involve different stakeholders in reviewing operational expenditures vs. allotted funding Improve state and federal data reporting Offer professional development and support for information systems at school sites

Goal 3: Communication, Trust, and Human Relations Increase communication and engagement with stakeholders: Development of new district webpage that is user friendly and has relevant and updated information Development and implementation of climate and culture district-wide survey Development and implementation of principal survey on leadership and quality of support from central office and superintendent Implement review cycle for board policies and communicate revisions to stakeholders

Goal 4: Quality of Human Relations Hire highly-effective teachers who meet identified district needs Increase efficiency of turnaround of hiring process Support for alternative licensure teachers Strengthen new teacher orientation process to support first-day readiness Increase substitute teacher pool

Goal 4: Quality of Human Relations Increase leadership capacity Teacher Leader Academy Classified Leader Academy Leadership Academy for principals (less than 3 years) Aspiring Principals Academy Aspiring Leaders Academy (assistant principals and central office leaders)

Division of Equity, Innovation, and Social Justice