8 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Strategy
Engaged Learning
Cognitive, Behavioral, Emotional Engagement
Best Practices for Digital Learning
Acton-Boxborough has a rich and storied tradition of educational excellence and this strategy continues that tradition by ensuring excellence for all students. We recognize that the students we serve today are vastly different from the students we served even just one generation ago. This strategy is committed to our tradition of excellence along with an updated vision where our efforts to serve all students at AB must include particular attention to those students and families who have been historically under- represented and underserved. Our strategy focuses on four primary aspirations: engaged learning, inclusive practices, equitable oppor- tunities and outcomes, and social emotional learning. Engaged Learning: We want our students to think deeply about their learning, be effective problem solvers and remain persistent when faced with challenges. We also want them to be passionate and see their coursework as relatable, relevant and valuable to their lives. Inclusive Practices: Every student and family deserves to feel welcomed and included in our school communi- ties. We want to focus on building strong relationships between and among students and adults within our schools. To provide this for all students, we need to focus on those students and groups we have under- served or who have been underrepresented. We need to ensure that our students see themselves in our cur- riculum. We need an outstanding and diverse group of leaders and educators who are prepared to respond to, and welcome, all of the cultures found within our
Increase Variety and Relevance of Learning Experiences
Acton-Boxborough Regional School District District Strategy 2021–2026
Increased STEAM Learning
Access to Early Education
Shared and Expanded Vision of Success
Stakeholder Engagement
Literacy and Mathematics Outcomes
Equitable Opportunities and Outcomes
Strengthening Relationship, Climate and Culture
Expand the Diversity of the Workforce
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Assessment and Grading Practices
Restorative Practices
Inclusive Practices
Equitable Representation in Advanced Courses
Culturally Responsible and Inclusive Professional Learning
Culturally Responsive Curriculum, Instructional Practices and Materials
Evidence-based Screen and Assessment
Academic Integration of SEL
community. Most importantly, we need to engage with and listen to our students and families to understand how they experience our schools and use this information to drive improvement. Equitable Opportunities and Outcomes: As a community, we are all proud of our students’ accom- plishments. Despite our best efforts, we know there continue to be areas where we must expand and im- prove student learning outcomes within and amongst specific cohorts of students. As part of our strategy, we want to make sure our tradition of excellence extends to all of our students. This means we will need to demonstrate fidelity to specific outcomes for every student who passes through our schools and ensure that each student has equitable access to the oppor-tunities our schools provide.
Social-Emotional Competencies
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning: A longstanding goal of our schools is to provide appropriate support for student mental health and wellness. The well-being of our educators and families is also an important element of this work. We will continue to be proactive in helping students build important social-emotional skills and ensure that we provide support for all of our students.
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