Superintendent’s Discussion July 25, 2018

NISD Leadership Academy The Real Life ESCAPE Game 2018-2019

Core Beliefs Kids come first. Continuous learning is essential to prepare for college and career opportunities. Each student’s success is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities. Learning is influenced by environment.

Vision Northwest ISD empowers learners and leaders to positively impact the world.

Mission Northwest ISD, in collaboration with students, families, communities, and global partners, will engage in a culture of learning that prepares all students to confidently navigate their future.

Strategic Goals Students will achieve success through meaningful learning experiences, innovative pathways, and personalized opportunities. Northwest ISD will recruit, value, and retain an exceptional staff to create a rewarding learning environment. Northwest ISD will create and foster an environment where all stakeholders are engaged in the transformational work of the NISD family.

Superintendent’s Academic Performance Objectives (Draft) PreK – 12 Grade Literacy: NISD will place an increased emphasis on literacy across all grade levels and content areas to help ensure that all students are reading on or above grade level. “Masters” Level Performance: NISD will develop specific target goals for each STAAR/EOC assessment that places an emphasis on students reaching the “Masters” level distinction. College, Career, and Life Readiness: NISD will ensure that every student is progressing toward achieving CCR status, experiencing personalized learning opportunities, and developing social-emotional skills in order to attain their definition of personal success. PBMAS Emphasis: NISD will increase academic success of students within Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) subgroups.

Superintendent’s Academic Imperatives Positive and mutually respectful collaborative leadership District and campus cultures of collective efficacy Emphasis on deep relationships with teachers Persistent and perpetual rage against academic achievement gaps Laser focus on service to PBMAS Planning for and learning from student failure Understanding the differences between sympathy and empathy Daily emphasis on appropriate, proper student-teacher relationships Proactive monitoring of high-stress positions

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