1. In order to achieve our goals, we believe it is critical to deepen the commitment to eradicate the achievement gap in the Renton School District by implementing a plan that permeates the entire organization and holds cultural proficiency as a core value reflected consistently in expectations, actions and practice.
2. In order to achieve our goals, we believe it is critical to promote a culture and belief in the potential of all students – and a culture that has zero tolerance for using excuses to explain low student achievement and learning.
3. In order to achieve our goals, we believe it is critical to clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities for support, implementation, and accountability at the school, district, and board levels. Expect and enable the superintendent, central office administrators and principals to be instructional leaders. Create a comprehensive structure for support and accountability for all staff.
4. In order to achieve our goals, we believe it is critical to promote and sustain the Professional Learning Community structure and process as a means of focusing on learning and teaching and building capacity through collaboration.
5. In order to achieve our goals, we believe it is critical to use data as a tool to promote improvement in all aspects of district operations, schools and classrooms. Establish student behavior and academic performance targets based on high expectations for each student in the district.
6. In order to achieve our goals, we believe it is critical to provide guidance and knowledge for all students of the opportunities for work after high school graduation and the opportunities for post secondary training and education.
7. In order to achieve our goals, we believe it is critical to ensure that all students are prepared for work and post-secondary education and training.