Learning Conditions

• Complete an evaluation of the District's social and emotional learning curriculum.  In Progress

A survey was conducted with staff members from grades Pre-K-8th which included classroom teachers and support staff.  Over 73% of the participants agreed that Second Step was an effective SEL curriculum and 83% stated they were comfortable in presenting SEL lessons.  One suggestion for improvement was to have additional supplemental lessons with little preparation time.  The social worker department also discussed the use of Second Step and agreed that the Second Step curriculum is an effective SEL curriculum.  With any curriculum, the overall effectiveness is based on how well the curriculum is being used and implemented.  This is seen in the survey data as well because those who reported that Second Step was not an effective curriculum was approximately 26% which also matched the number of responses that reported that they only spend 0-15 minutes per week utilizing the curriculum.

• Provide professional development focused on the well-being of our students and staff through our Teachers Institute Day. Completed 02/2023 

Staff participated in the Social-Emotional Learning Fair during the February Institute Day.  

• Assess the 2022 Early Development Instrument data in collaboration with community stakeholders. In Progress

The Winnebago County Early Development Instrument data was shared with staff at Parker Center and building administrators.  The district partnered with RPS 205 and Alignment Rockford for the Early Development Instrument data rollout.   

• Assess the 2022 Early Development Instrument data in collaboration with community stakeholders.

The Early Developmental Instrument and Childhood Healthy Experiences Questionnaire are being completed during the 204-2025 school year.  The second wave of the EDI combined with new information from the CHEQ will provide valuable information for decision making.  

• Prioritize the implementation of the Second Step social and emotional learning curriculum Pre-K through 8th Grade.

• Evaluate social and emotional learning instruction at Harlem High School.

• Finalize the development of the District’s Standard Reunification Plan. In Progress
  
  Utilizing the resources of the I Love U Guys Foundation’s Standard Reunification Method, the District’s standard reunification plan is currently being developed to meet the specific needs of the district.  

• Develop an equity assessment tool for policies and procedures.  Completed 02/2023

The Board of Education’s Equity and Social Justice committee developed a tool that will guide staff in assessing the positive and negative impacts of policies and procedures.  The tool is designed to prompt users to ensure that multiple perspectives and experiences are accounted for when developing or modifying policies and procedures.  

• Finalize the development of the District’s Standard Reunification Plan. In Progress

• Completion of the employee health clinic for insured members and covered dependents. Completed 12/2024

• Update the 10-year Life Safety Survey and Facility Assessment. Completed 12/2024

The engineering and architectural assessment is being completed and the results will be presented in early 2024.  This information will help guide future facility projects.

• Update the Facility Utilization Plan. Completed 06/2023

• Develop an exterior maintenance plan. In Progress

The Property Services department has developed a landscaping grounds and custodian position to support landscaping projects across buildings.  The District has invested in playground upgrades and other exterior improvements.  Based on the results of the Life Safety Survey and Facility Assessment, future projects will be planned to improve exterior appearance and functionality.

• Completion of the Career and Technical Education addition and renovations at Harlem High School. Completed 08/2024

• Review of the 10-year Life Safety Survey and Facility Assessment to help guide the development of future facility projects.  Completed 12/2024