FOCUS STATEMENTS

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Using explicit instruction and MTSS, we will strengthen every student's capacity to independently make meaning of complex, grade-level texts. To do this, teachers BUILD across every subject, every day:

Base every lesson on complex, grade-level text Unlock foundational skills through explicit instruction
Instill vocabulary that grows knowledge of topics and texts
Layer scaffolds so all learners access grade-level text
Deepen understanding through text-dependent discussion and writing

PRINCIPAL PRIORITY

The priority is to cultivate a data-driven culture that strengthens every student's capacity to independently make meaning of complex, grade-level texts. Through structured processes and systems that promote ongoing dialogue and professional learning, we will integrate the MTSS framework to ensure targeted, evidence-based supports across all tiers.

• By grounding every instructional decision in high-quality data, teachers will BUILD across every subject, every day:
  • Base lessons on complex text to anchor learning in rigorous content
  • Unlock foundational skills through explicit instruction
  • Instill vocabulary that expands knowledge of topics and texts
  • Layer scaffolds so all learners access grade-level text
  • Deepen understanding through text-dependent discussion and writing
• By embedding these practices within MTSS, we will establish a robust foundation for data-informed decision-making that accelerates student achievement and ensures all learners thrive with complex, grade-level