Northwest ISD Profile of an Educator

Committee AdministratorsTeachersStudentsParents Lisa RanslebenTracy KiplingerEmma BayneErica Bourland Julie NerbyFrank Skip CarterMason ShankLinzy Sellman Carri EddyMaria OttmanKeaton JonesShari Brasher Mike BlankenshipMolly NedrowJennie Geddie Robin EllisMarcia Baggs Karen RueRicky King Gary GindtKelly Barrett Michael GriffinBrandy Brown Linda ParkerMichelle Jennings Cara Carter Rob Thornell

Strategic Goal 1 Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners. Goal I– Targeted Objective ADevelop and implement curriculum that incorporates the learning requirements of future-ready students as identified by the NISD Profile of a Graduate. Goal II – Targeted Objective BTransform the learning environment through choice, relevance, and engagement. Goal II – Targeted Objective CAdvance collaboration, creativity, imagination, and innovation through differentiation and multi-dimensional learning. Goal II – Targeted Objective DProvide personalized anywhere/anytime learning through the integration of evolving digital resources. Goal II – Targeted Objective EFacilitate healthy life choices to advance student health, productivity, and well- being.

Strategic Goal 2 Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize student engagement and learning. Goal II– Targeted Objective APromote a climate and culture within Northwest ISD to ensure that actions align to the core beliefs and vision of the district. Goal II – Targeted Objective BRecognize excellence by rewarding efforts that are successful reflections of the District’s mission and goals. Goal II – Targeted Objective CDevelop a wellness program designed to improve employee health, productivity, and well-being. Goal II – Targeted Objective DReward continued service to the District and profession through a salary structure that is competitive and serves as a recruiting tool. Goal II – Targeted Objective EExpand comprehensive professional learning systems that remain responsive to the needs of future-ready learners.

Making Profile of a Graduate a Reality What skills are needed from our educators to reach our Profile of a Graduate goals?

Process

Category Descriptors Groups worked together to write descriptors for each characteristic. Groups combined some characteristics. Some characteristics showed up in more than one category.

Profile of an Educator

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