• Irvington UFSD
    Theories of Action & Goals

    Theory of Action
    If we provide students with rigorous, authentic learning experiences rooted in a comprehensive curriculum, then they will acquire the knowledge, skills and dispositions of successful 21st Century learners that will prepare them to thrive in a rapidly evolving global society.

    Goal
    In order to develop successful 21st Century learners that will be prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving global society, the Irvington School District will:

    • provide students with rigorous authentic, learning experiences
    • develop a comprehensive curriculum that includes:
      • aligned and articulated content
      • defined learning outcomes
      • a balanced and systematic approach to assessment
      • 21st Century skills and dispositions - problem solver, flexible thinker, collaborative learner, effective communicator, empathetic citizen, and self-reliant, reflective, creative risk-taker.

    Theory of Action
    If we value and foster the professional learning and growth of all members of our school community, then we will build our collective capacity to support student success.

    Goal
    In order to build our collective capacity to support student success, the Irvington School District will:

    • engage all members of our school community in the process of continuous improvement through the articulation of District goals
    • involve all members of the school community in learning and developing the knowledge and skills to support student success
    • provide educators with professional learning designed to support student growth
    • provide all staff with professional learning to develop the skills necessary to meet District needs.

    Theory of Action
    If we engage in a systematic approach of classroom observation, collecting data and offering feedback to one another, then evidence-based decisions will promote reflective practice, inform instructional design and guide professional learning in order to continuously improve/advance student achievement.

    Goal
    In order to continuously improve student achievement through professional learning, reflective practice, and instructional design, the District will:

    • engage all K-12 instructional leaders in various approaches to classroom visitation to collect evidence of teaching and learning
    • utilize the Instructional Rounds protocol as a tool to assess our progress toward our relevant theories of action and in addressing instructional goals
    • use the Framework for Teaching as the benchmark for instructional best practices
    • use the Annual Professional Performance Review as one indicator of student performance and teacher effectiveness.