Site Improvement Plan

Strategic Direction #1: Improving teaching and personalized learning for the development of each learner.

 How will we   measure?
  • IAA’s four-year graduation rate, as measured by the Minnesota Department of Education.
  • Increase percent of students meeting or exceeding grade level reading as measured by the STAR assessment.
 What are   we doing?
  • Utilizing BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) data to identify students on track to graduate and using targeted interventions
  • Focusing Staff development on Project Based Learning to improve practices and assessment to support students with credit attainment 
  • Using vocabulary instruction as a core strategy 
  • Collecting feedback from Student Senate regarding their academic experience
 What will   you notice?
  • Consistent attendance in classes
  • Students' schedules that support personalized pathways

  • Student voice in academic opportunities and post-graduation plans

 

Strategic Direction #2: Fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment

 How will   we   measure?  The percentage of all students who   participated in the spring survey agreed with   the statement, “I am accepted, welcomed, and   valued for who I am, and my unique identity is   recognized and celebrated” on the district     survey increased from 83% in the 2023-2024   school year to 85%.
 What are   we doing?
  • Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons to build community, social awareness, and relationship skills in advisory
  • Creating an inclusion school culture
  • Arranging diverse educational experiences for students in our community
  • Community building focused All School project
 What
 will you   notice? 
  • Students creating projects based on their  Wednesday PM learning experiences
  • Students collaborating and engaged in learning activities
  • Student voices validated and encouraged by staff and other students