Westbrook School Department VISION 2021

The Westbrook School Department believes that education is a partnership among students, staff, parents, and the community. We encourage self-directed learning and individual excellence through student centered activities and interdisciplinary connections. Within a framework of high expectations, the school environment allows for a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate what they have learned.As partners in learning, we all share the responsibility to make this vision a reality in a changing world.

VISION

One Promise: The best education for all, for life.

MISSION CORE VALUES

G raise achievement

Meaningful, Personalized Learning; Intentional, Effective Teaching; and Strong, Innovative Leadership S Proficiency Based Learning

T O A increase capacity L

Intervention

R Programming

nurture citizenship

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Expanded WHS Courses

Developing K-6 Writers

Personal Learning Plans

Integrated Units of Study

Curriculum Evaluation

Professional Learning & Growth

Expanded Technology

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Restorative Practices

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foster engagement

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Improved Attendance

Teacher Leadership and Teacher Voice

Supportive Culture and Community

Appropriate Facilities and Finances

Expanded Community Education

Sound, Equity informed Budgeting

Whole Child Focus through Community Partnerships

Saccarappa and WMS School Expansion

Student and Community Voice

Outreach to Immigrant Communities

Community participation

Expanded Mentoring and Internships

Success Stories

Improved Communication

Expanded Westbrook Children’s Project

Community volunteerism and membership

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INDICATORS OF SUCESS

90% of our students will meet proficiency and growth targets established by Westbrook’s Learning Standards and Habits of Work and Learning as indicated by quarterly proficiency scores and the results of universal assessments.