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Anyone who has set a long-term goal knows one truth that is nearly universal: Change is hard work. And big change can feel overwhelming. Continuous School Improvement, at its simplest, is about working together and staying committed to improving each day, each month, each year toward the large goals within our EPS Strategic Plan.
What Is School Improvement?
School improvement is an ongoing process focused on helping all students succeed. It involves taking small action steps that, over time, lead to big changes. Across the district, we’re working together to get really good at understanding what we want to see in student learning—and using data to make smart instructional decisions.
We believe that one of the best ways to grow is by learning from our students and families. Their voices help guide our work and ensure that what we do truly meets their needs. Throughout the year, we protect time to review our progress and adjust our strategies, making sure we stay on track and continue improving.
Most importantly, school improvement means supporting equitable outcomes for all students while recognizing and supporting each individual learner along the way.
What Does the Process Look Like Over a Year?
School improvement is a year-round effort that begins in the spring, when we partner with students, families, and staff to look at data about our achievement, school culture, engagement, and our unique strengths and needs. These conversations help shape each school's improvement plan.
Every school in EPS developed and improvement plan for the 2025-2026 school year that focuses on key improvement efforts in support of our district improvement plan:
● Student and family belonging and engagement
● Attendance
● English Language Arts
● Math
● English language development
Throughout the year, school teams work on short-term strategies in each of these areas using a continuous improvement cycle: plan, take action, review outcomes, and adjust.
This thoughtful, inclusive, and data-driven approach helps ensure we’re always moving toward stronger, more equitable outcomes for every student.
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