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Foundation and Future

On August 12, 2008, Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) presented its strategic plan focused on adapting to changing demographics and the economy. The plan emphasizes a guaranteed curriculum and student-centered approaches, including personalized learning and collaborative partnerships spanning Pre-K to higher education. FUSD aims to implement comprehensive horizontal and vertical curriculum maps, alongside innovative assessment strategies. The future vision includes expanding STEM initiatives and fostering creativity across disciplines, ensuring that all students achieve their fullest potential amidst evolving educational demands.

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Foundation and Future

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  1. Foundation and Future Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 August 12, 2008

  2. Foundation • What we teach • Guaranteed Curriculum – mapping • How we teach • SIOP – not just for ELL • How we assess student learning • Informative vs. summative assessment

  3. Changing World • Changing demographics • Changing economy

  4. FUSD Systemic Opportunities • Changing demographics • Personalized learning for all • Changing economy • Collaboration Pre K – 20 • Early childhood, community college, university, business • Public – private partnerships • World class

  5. Future • Horizontal and vertical articulated maps • Status • 46 horizontal maps complete; 33 nearing completion (8/08) • Complete horizontal maps for all subjects/classes • Begin vertical articulation 08-09 • Informative, common assessment • Status • AIMS/Terra Nova = summative • 4Sight and Dibels = benchmark, predictive • Common formative measures to be developed beginning 08-09

  6. Future • Personalized education • Demonstrated ability - not age – determines advancement; prevents “social promotion” • Vertical articulated curriculum maps and common formative assessments are prerequisites • Status • RISC model under investigation (see www.reinventingschools.org/ ) • Engage staff, students, parents and other constituents in dialogue

  7. Future • World class • Expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) • Creativity, innovation (includes visual and performing arts) • Status • Cross-walk between Arizona standards and “international” standards • Network with organizations, agencies, and businesses to develop/implement STEM

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