Leonia Public Schools

Objectives:

1. Improve districtwide SEL programs to create coherence across the district.
2. Use data-driven insights to make real-time adjustments and enhancements.

Steps to Complete:

2025-2026:

• Evaluate and measure Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program effectiveness across all schools. (Obj. 1)
• Identify any potential SEL gaps between schools/grades/departments, and develop a plan to bridge identified gaps. (Obj. 1)

2026-2027:

• Develop a district-wide SEL implementation plan integrating mindfulness, resilience training, and restorative practices. (Obj. 1)
• Embed mental health support structure into MTSS as tiered intervention. (Obj. 1)

2027-2028:

• Establish clear implementation guidelines and train staff to ensure consistency. (Obj. 1)
• Provide continuous professional development to ensure staff is equipped to sustain and refine the plan. (Obj. 1)

2028-2029:

• Create a monitoring system to track progress and identify areas for improvement. (Obj. 2)
• Conduct regular feedback sessions with students, educators, and parents to assess program effectiveness. (Obj. 2)

2029-2030:

• Communicate progress and outcomes to stakeholders to maintain transparency and accountability. (Obj. 2)

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.

Objectives:

1. Improve and modernize school schedules to support and strengthen staff in their teaching practices.
2. Incorporate built-in FLEX time for intervention and enrichment periods to provide targeted academic support and extension opportunities.

Steps to Complete:

2025-2026:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of current school schedules to identify strengths and areas for improvement in staff efficiency and student support. (Completed in 2024-2025) (Obj. 1)
• Research evidence-based schedules ideal for students at different developmental levels and learning needs. (Completed in 2024-2025) (Obj. 1)
• Explore alternative scheduling models, such as block scheduling, staggered start times, and flexible learning periods, to enhance instructional effectiveness. (Completed in 2024-2025) (Obj. 1)
• Draft initial recommendations and share with staff, students, and families for input. (Obj. 1)
• Develop and share a modernized school schedule that incorporates stakeholder feedback. (Obj. 1)
• Establish perimeters around FLEX instruction and expectations. (Obj. 2)

2026-2027:

• Implement the new schedule and FLEX period across schools. (Obj. 2)
• Provide training and support for staff to adjust instruction and student supports within the new model. (Obj. 1, 2)

2027-2028:

• Gather feedback and support staff in continuing/expanding implementation. (Obj. 1, 2)

2028 and beyond:

• Adjust and expand practices as needed to further strengthen student support and instructional effectiveness. (Obj. 1, 2)

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.

Objectives:

1. Create wellness centers for students.

Steps to Complete:

2026-2027:

• Identify and designate spaces for wellness centers at LMS and LHS, and improve center at ACS. (Obj. 1)
• Develop procedures for student access and engagement, and for staffing purposes. (Obj. 1)

2027-2028:

• Construct and furnish wellness spaces with mental health resources and sensory tools. (Obj. 1)

2028 and Beyond:

• Evaluate and refine wellness center operations annually. (Obj. 1)

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.

Objectives:

1. Develop student-led health and wellness initiatives to promote lifelong healthy habits.
2. Promote healthy habits within the district community.

Steps to Complete:

2025-2026:

• Review and revise nutrition and fitness education within the curriculum. (Obj. 2)
• Explore hands-on learning experiences such as cooking demonstrations, gardening programs, and farm-to-school initiatives. (Obj. 2)

2026-2027:

• Align nutrition and fitness education with broader wellness policies to create a holistic approach to student health. (Obj. 2)
• Establish student wellness advisory groups, one per building. (Obj. 1)
• Meet biannually with advisory groups to gather feedback from students on their needs. (Obj. 1)
• Using feedback from advisory groups, develop actionable items that will be presented to the district administration for implementation. (Obj. 1)

2027-2028:

• Implement items, upon approval of the district administration. (Obj. 1)
• Implement fitness challenges and movement-based learning activities across all grade levels. (Obj. 2)
• Continue implementing initatives based on the advisory group feedback (Obj. 1)

2028-2029:

• Refine and expand offerings. (Obj. 1, 2)

2029-2030:

• Evaluate, revise, and sustain. (Obj. 1, 2)

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.