Strategic Plan Presentation to the MTPS Board of Education on 2/16/2016

The essential element of public education is to prepare our children for their future. In working toward the mission of Excellence, Equity, and Engagement via Partnership, the MTPS Board of Education authorized the completion of a comprehensive strategic plan to include elements of 21 st Century learning, social- emotional well-being, and providing necessary early intervention and related services for the students of the district.

 Our consultant, Judith Wilson, conducted several focus group meetings and surveys to ensure the Strategic Plan reflects the voices and collective values of our community.  A district leadership team comprised of Board members, administration, teachers, students and parents was formed to evaluate the collected information and identify the core goals for moving the district forward.

 The District Strategic Planning Committee members were divided into three groups and assigned to one of the goals.  The charge of each goal team was to define the prevailing action steps necessary to lead the District towards accomplishment of the goals. The action steps are meant to be building blocks to enable the District to become leaders in the work surrounding each goal.

During two, full-day work sessions, the team was charged with:  Interpreting the data from the surveys and forums;  Identifying pressing themes and trends;  Evaluating the importance of each area as identified;  Narrowing the areas of focus to three or four high-yield objectives; and  Crafting the vision statement and supporting goals.

 Kathy Goldenberg, BOE President  David Weinstein, BOE member  Sheryl Sawin, BOE member (former)  Carole Butler, Interim Superintendent  Dr. Susan Tosti, Interim Director of Curriculum & Instruction  Dave Tate, Director of Special Education  Drew Seibel, Principal  Brian Carter, Principal  Susan Powell, Principal  Lisa Trapani, Teacher  Heather Trapani, Teacher  Barbara Jo Lemaire, Teacher  Adam Roth, Teacher  Bridget Potts, Teacher  Matt Stuart, Teacher  Deborah Dickerson, Teacher  Chris Maloney-Nolan, Teacher  Frank Sein, Phycologist  Kelly Eagles, Learning Consultant  Jill Musgnug, Paraprofessional  Kathie Jin, Student  Niles Turner, Student  Joe DiMarino, student  Mrs. Berrodin, parent  Mrs. Hampton, parent  Mrs. Herman, parent

We will enhance our academic, emotional and social foundations while creating a collaborative learning environment which fosters global awareness through personal opportunities and individual growth.

1. Establish a culture of innovation to facilitate authentic growth and development of engaged, dynamic and productive learners. 2. Provide resources, targeted instruction and interventions tailored to learners’ foundational needs at all grade levels 3. Design opportunities that promote self- awareness, confidence, personal responsibility and social mindfulness to provide the foundation for competent local and global citizenship.

A. Develop a common language K-12, establishing guiding principles for creativity and innovation. B. Foster new processes, services, technologies and ideas in order to empower district stakeholders and infuse real-world learning experiences K-12. C. Establish a process and channels to share district achievements with the community at- large.

A. Establish a K-12, robust data story for all students. This data will be stored in a student information system (web-desk) that can be accessed by educators. This will follow each student throughout their time in Moorestown School District. B. Analyze and restructure, as needed, the current early intervention support systems in place for grades K-2.

C. Establish a collaboration structure, district- wide, that will provide staff time to progress monitor, assess, and analyze data, for the purpose of guiding instruction targeted to specific student needs. D. Establish needs assessment to determine if intervention is needed for students in grades 3-12.

A. Promote culture/climate that fosters grit, resilience and a growth mindset for all. B. Develop systemic and systematic SEL standards and curriculum. C. Promote connectedness to school environments by engaging in meaningful opportunities. D. Create systems for mentoring of pupils: adult to student and student to peer.