District Improvement Plan

The District Improvement Plan is the two-year plan that structures continuous improvement in the Somerville Public Schools.  The District Improvement Plan is also called the School Committee Goals or the DIP. The Somerville School Committee approved the following two-year goals on April 23, 2012. Strategies will be developed for achieving these goals, and updates on strategies being implemented will be accessible by clicking on any of the goals below.  Details about strategies for achieving the Long Range Goals (marked with an asterisk *) of the District are integrated into the District Improvement Plan.

"As part of our commitment to prepare every student for lifelong success, the Somerville School Committee adopts the following goals for 2012-2014."

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Goal 1: Improve student achievement by meeting the following annual targets:

  • Achieve a minimum District-wide student growth percentage (SGP) average of 55 and implement intervention measures for any student who does not meet this standard.
  • Reduce the achievement gap by 10%.
  • Increase Math MCAS scores by 10%.
  • Increase the number of students ranking Proficient and Advanced on MCAS by 10% in all subgroups.
  • Improve the graduation rate by 10%.

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Goal 2: Promote innovations designed to improve student performance.

  • Provide support and guidance to schools interested in exploring alternative innovation plans or conversion to an Innovation School.
  • Ensure that the Healey Unification Plan is fulfilled as developed by the Healey School Council and the School Committee.

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Goal 3: Develop stronger home-school connections.

  • Improve engagement with parents/guardians of English Language Learners and with immigrant communities.
  • Improve engagement with parents/guardians who are not yet involved in the schools.

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Goal 4: Increase engagement with the community to improve student learning.

  • Leverage city resources to support targeted student improvement goals and initiatives.
  • Strengthen community partnerships.
  • Develop the capacity to engage the talents and skills of parents/guardians and community members.