Clear, consistent, and ambitious expectations for learning that allow us to reach our highest potential, creating opportunities for all students and staff.

Ensure every classroom is highly effective.

1. Design and implement the VUSD model of a Highly Effective Classroom.
2. Design and Implement Balanced Instructional Models
3. Design and Implement a district Assessment Plan
4. Establish a highly effective teacher framework
5. Design a system for building and deploying opportunity focused school schedules

Increase academic rigor in Literacy and Mathematics

1. Design and Implement a district literacy plan
2. Design and Implement a district Mathematics Plan

Provide equitable access to graduation and post-secondary success

1. Expand and Enhance AVID programming
2. Expand and Enhance CTE programming
3. Establish early childhood systems and partnerships that support school readiness
4. Build out alternative pathways to graduation
5. Design and Implement a district English Language Development Plan

Increase access to and opportunities for advanced content coursework and experiences.

1. Design and Implement a VUSD Dual Enrollment Early College Plan
2. Design and Implement an Advanced Placement Plan
3. Design and implement an elementary and middle school advanced learning plan

Design & implement a highly effective leadership model

1. Develop a "Leading in Visalia" framework for effective leadership at all levels
2. Develop a district coaching and feedback model

Design collaborative structures to advance learning and leadership

1. Advance Professional Learning Communities (PLC) across schools and district departments
2. Design and implement processes that drive continuous improvement

Enhance employee well-being and overall organizational climate.

1. Design an innovative and accessible employee resource framework
2. Expand services that benefit employee wellness

Institute a comprehensive model of professional learning and advancement

1. Develop consistent and effective onboarding experiences for all new district staff
2. Design and Implement a district Professional Learning Plan
3. Expand career pathways for employee groups across the organization

Adopt technology policies, systems, and programs focused on innovation and efficiency

1. Leverage instructional technology that advances student learning and teacher effectiveness
2. Create a plan to incorporate technological advancements, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), into policy and educational practices

Adopt a comprehensive data strategy to drive instruction

1. Create district standards for accessing and reporting instructional data
2. Establish district & site practices to prioritize data collection, analysis, and reporting needs