Student Learning

• Develop a Profile of a Graduate. In Progress

The District is in the process of developing a profile of a graduate.  In collaboration with the P20 Network of Northern Illinois University, District staff are beginning to identify and prioritize competencies students should have when they graduate.  

• Complete a course equity analysis for specialized programs EC-12. Completed 05/2023

• This information is shared at the Education Committee for programs such as the Advanced Learner Program and when applying for grants, ensuring that our programs align with the Parent Initiative and Preschool for All Grants requirements.

• Complete a vertical curriculum articulation of the learning standards in Social Studies and World Languages for grades 7-12. Completed

• The social studies vertical articulation team met twice to plan social studies standards to support the sixth grade transitioning to the middle school.  Next steps will be to investigate and evaluate curriculum resources to support the mapping of the state standards in grades 6 - 12.

Create an inventory of specialized instruction curriculum for students with IEPs. Completed

• An inventory has been created and will continue to be updated as we work with promoting specific specialized curriculum to be utilized for instruction for students with disabilities.

• Develop a Profile of a Graduate. In Progress

• Preparation for the transition of 6th grade students to Harlem Middle School. Completed 08/2024

• Work with Science teachers in grades 6-12 to provide training on the Next Generation Science Standards and to align and vertically articulate the curriculum. 

• Assess ELA resources and instructional needs to align with the Illinois Literacy Plan.

• Develop a plan to implement Artificial intelligence as an educational tool.

• Complete analysis of District programs and participation. In Progress

• Develop a plan for the implementation of work-based learning opportunities and post procedures on the Career Pathway Website. In Progress

Procedures are being tweaked as we continue to increase work-based learning opportunities.  A working document has been created, and once the procedures are finalized, based on staff and student feedback, they will be posted to the College and Career Website.

• Provide awareness activities related to College and Career Endorsements for all stakeholders. In Progress

• Develop a plan for increased vocational opportunities for self-contained programs. Completed 

In August of 2023, the Practical Assessment Exploration System  (PAES) Lab was installed at HHS and staff training was conducted.  As a result, students at HHS have the opportunity to participate in experiences to develop practical skills such as taking public transportation, dining and other community-based activities.  The Community program offers students business skills such as designing and processing t-shirts and a self-funded crafts and coffee store. The Life Skills program runs a recycling program that funds a Thanksgiving Feast.  The Vocational program provides job activities within the school and continues to operate the Clothes Closet donation program.

• Complete analysis of District programs and participation.

• Develop a plan to implement work-based learning opportunities and post procedures on the Career Pathway website.

• Provide awareness activities related to College and Career endorsements for all stakeholders.