School Improvement Plan
Provide excellent, challenging learning opportunities and experiences that prepare each student for success.
To be Wisconsin’s top performing urban school district that is highly regarded for continuously exceeding all expectations.
All students will have an equal opportunity to prepare for college and/or careers with the support of highly qualified educators in a learning environment that is resource rich, safe, and welcoming.
Commitment to Excellence
Whittier is excited to announce the launch of our School Improvement Plan, a focused effort to ensure we continually grow and provide the best possible learning environment for our students. This plan is not just about addressing challenges—it’s about embracing opportunities to enhance our academic programs, strengthen community engagement, and foster a culture of excellence. Every member of our school community plays a vital role in this journey, and together, we will build on our strengths, learn from our experiences, and move forward with a shared commitment to progress. With a positive mindset, dedication to continuous improvement and intentional reflection on our practice we are determined and confident that we will create even greater opportunities for our students to thrive.
Goal: Student Achievement
By spring 2027, the district will increase the percentage of students scoring meeting or advanced in reading and math by 12%, as measured by state assessments.
Strategy 1: Ensure that all students receive high-quality instruction, grade level content, deep engagement and high expectations through the effective use of data.
Strategy 1 Action Steps
- Professional Development on Engagement Strategies: Provide training for teachers on effective engagement techniques to enhance student participation, motivation and learning.
- Content Rounds to identify the level of use of high quality instructional strategies and follow up professional learning
- Professional development on the science of reading: Provide training on science of reading and effective implementation of science of reading into our instruction of reading in 4K through 5th grade classrooms.
Strategy 2: Cultivate a safe, positive learning environment.
Strategy 2 Action Steps
- Continue to develop and expand our PBIS system that fosters a consistent, organized, and respectful learning environment that teachers, assesses, and supports social behaviors and expectations.
Strategy 3: Foster and strengthen family and community engagement.
Strategy 3 Action Steps
- Expand family engagement experiences.