District Goals 2008-2010

Launching Learning to Last a Lifetime

2008-10: Committed to improving student achievement

Achievement Opportunities

• Improve learning achievement in all content areas, with an increased focus on improvements in P-12 literacy, P-12 mathematics and increased focus on equity and access for all students.
• Provide safe, supportive and equitable learning environments for all students and staff.
• Provide a technology-rich learning environment and use enhanced technology resources to increase student achievement.
• Implement systemic Positive Behavior Support strategies in all schools.

Community Partnerships

• Involve community participation in district improvement plan.
• Communicate successes in increased student achievement.
• Keep community informed about the strengths of the Renton School District, the plans for continued improvements and the accomplishments of students and staff.

High Expectations

• Meet or exceed all state and federal achievement goals.
• Take a “no excuses” approach to closing the achievement gap in all schools.
• Recruit and retain a highly qualified and diversified staff.

Implementation of Best Practices

• Create collaborative, powerful teaching and learning environments to enhance student achievement and meet diverse student needs.
• Enhance teamwork and collaboration among and between Renton school educators; with an increased focus on collaboration among secondary schools and between elementary and secondary programs.
• Improve educator skills through targeted staff development.
• Implement three tiered instructional/intervention strategies across P-12 classrooms.

Engaged Students

• Offer individualized options and personalized learning opportunities to students based on student interests, skills and learning styles.
• Enrich student learning through opportunities in the arts, sciences, technology and sports and activities programs.

Vision Shared and Lives

• Build, communicate and live by the district’s common vision; Launching Learning to Last a Lifetime

Effective Parent Partnerships

• Identify specific effective parent outreach strategies and implement at each school.
• Ensure parent’s roles and opportunities to contribute in our schools are clear, valued and recognized.

With emphasis on:
P-12 Literacy
P-12 Mathematics
Equity and Access for All Students