Goal 1: Student Learning
Hidalgo ISD will design, revise and implement a curriculum that addresses the cognitive development and learning modalities of all students.
Provide staff development and ensure implementation of:
Critical thinking skills,Differentiated instruction,Brain-based learning,Enhance curricular design,Monitor instructional delivery.
Goal 2: Assessment and Evaluation
Hidalgo ISD will ensure application of research-based practices to achieve optimal student learning that aligns and responds to occupational and economic trends.Career Pathways,Curriculum alignment,state assessments,college readiness assessments,Effective instructional delivery.
Hidalgo ISD will support all seven campuses by utilizing local, state, and national data reports to diagnose the educational needs of all students with emphasis on subgroups, in order to identify educational strengths and limitations. Review multiple data sources,Local,State,National,Analyze data,Longitudinal,Comparative,Disaggregate,Descriptive.
Hidalgo ISD will employ appropriate and timely interventions to improve the academic achievement of all students
Continuous leadership training,Revise and realign curriculum as needed,Support campuses with instructional resources,Provide additional learning opportunities,Specialized programs.
Goal 3: Discipline and Safe Schools
Hidalgo ISD will refine and monitor the implementation of a quality district crisis prevention plan in order to promote a safe learning environment.Update the Crisis Prevention Plan,Provide Crisis Prevention training,Implement periodic emergency mock drills
Goal 4: Human Resources Development
By May 2007, Hidalgo ISD will ensure that 95% of all educators comply with federal,state, and local certification and endorsement standards.
Hire educators that meet NCLB Highly-Qualified requirements,Review certification status of all professional/para-professional,Ensure and monitor attainment of state certifications and endorsements.
Hidalgo ISD will recruit and retain personnel whose philosophy encompasses the district's vision of "Beyond Exemplary".Provide professional personnel with a recruitment/retention incentive package,Engage in recruitment and retention activities.Hidalgo ISD will enhance the expertise of all personnel by providing high quality learning opportunities.
Enhance the skills of professionals and para-professionals,Provide professional growth opportunities to all personnel
Goal 5: Parent and Community Involvement
Hidalgo ISD will increase effective communication of the District's mission, vision, goals, and expectations.
Enhance communication,Distribute district newsletters,District website,Notification letters/flyers,Informational Meetings.