Mission & Goals

(1) Guaranteed Viable Curriculum
(2) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
(3) Student Support
(4) Social-Emotional Learning
(5) Community Engagement
(6) Operations and Long-Range Planning

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

★ A Guaranteed Viable Curriculum (GVC)

• Implement evidence-based practices that support instructional access for all students through Universal Design for Learning
• Explore alternative learning opportunities at every level (e.g. blended learning, Career Technical Education and The [Westlake High School] Learning Center)
• Increase opportunities to further student achievement and engagement through reading, writing, literacy, speaking, listening and critical thinking
• Reinforce the thoughtful, developmentally appropriate use of technology
• Provide professional learning for all staff in all areas and academic disciplines, as appropriate, to better serve students

★ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Create a shared understanding of DEI through racial equity leadership training to build capacity and support sustainability
• Assess, monitor and work to modify the climate to ensure inclusivity for all staff and students
• Develop a system of equity-focused restorative justice in support of all learners
• Engage the broader community in a shared responsibility for DEI
• Embed, over time, the ongoing importance of DEI in curricula, instructional materials and resources
• Increase personal growth and learning of trustees, administrators, staff and students to support DEI
• Align DEI goals and their integration with Board policies, administrative procedures and the Eanes ISD Graduate/Staff Profile (WHEEL)

★ Student Support

• Improve multi-tiered systems of support
  • Enhance essential student programs (e.g., RTI, GT, dyslexia, 504 plans, counseling, twice exceptional, etc.)
  • Continue to refine student support team processes, including early identification of special needs
  • Expand systems to focus on the social-emotional and behavioral needs of all students
  • Apply evidence-based approaches, such as restorative practices, youth mental health first-aid, suicide prevention and student safety, and the thoughtful, developmentally appropriate use of technology
  • Reinforce social-emotional learning through the comprehensive school counseling curriculum and embedded instruction, as appropriate
• Uphold the value of Special Education
  • Refine resources, staffing, systems and instructional delivery models, ensuring the growth of all students
  • Provide curricular resources, research-based instructional strategies and assessment tools that allow teaching math, reading and writing with fidelity to students who have unique learning needs and styles
  • Address recommendations of the Special Education program review and Inclusive Culture Committee

★ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness

• Focus on student wellness and resilience by using best practices, curricular resources and community partners to improve social-emotional development
• Create opportunities for staff to access wellness programs and social-emotional resources for themselves
• Offer wellness opportunities for families and the community through education and resources

OPERATIONAL GOALS

★ Community Engagement

• Connect with key constituencies
  • Honor the 150-year legacy of quality public education in Eanes to enhance community engagement
  • Customize information for unique audiences (e.g., alumni, residents without students, business partners, etc.)
  • Ensure transparency, clarity, frequency and proactivity of all messages and reports
  • Authentically engage parents, residents, community members and business partners
  • Foster dynamic relationships to promote student learning experiences and strengthen a common culture

★ Operations and Long-Range Planning

• Maintain a long-range plan for operational processes
  • Study potential budgeting and policy priorities as a result of, or in preparation for, legislative priorities
  • Analyze demographic, enrollment and transfer data to optimize resources, facilities and staffing
• Safeguard students, staff and resources by securing schools and cyber technologies
• Examine and re-evaluate budget priorities in preparation for or in response to evolving circumstances
  • Continue a multi-year strategic budgeting approach
  • Manage capital projects and plan for possible future bonds with community input
  • Explore collaborative or alternative fundraising and revenue generation strategies

Approved by the Eanes ISD Board of Trustees, Feb. 23, 2021