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,   will increase from 82.6% to 84.6%.
 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 

  • Ensuring all students have a career or college pathway post-graduation to support projects and classwork
 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

  • Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of IAA

  • Arranging diverse educational experiences for students in our community

  • Community building focused All School project
 What
 will you   notice? 
  • Students excited about their learning during Wednesday community experiences

  • Students collaborating and engaged in learning activities

  • Student voices validated and encouraged by staff and other students