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Darien board hears fall strategic-plan update emphasizing K–3 literacy, MTSS, Naviance and facilities audit
Summary
At its Nov. 11 meeting the Darien Board of Education received a fall update on its seven-goal strategic plan, including K–3 literacy rollout and professional learning, expanded use of EduPlanet and Naviance for student plans, a planned MMS safety and security audit, and next steps on technology/AI guidance and a demographic study.
The Darien Board of Education spent the bulk of its Nov. 11 meeting on a fall strategic-plan update that outlined seven goal areas and identified several next steps for the superintendent and staff.
Superintendent (speaker 6) introduced the presentation and said the district intends to develop the next strategic plan internally rather than hiring an outside consultant: "we have the expertise here to do that. We don't need to engage an outside consultant." Dr. Fettigan (the presentation lead) then walked the board through the goals and early indicators.
Goal 1 (enhancing teaching and learning) highlighted rollout of a new K–3 literacy resource the board approved last spring, work on classroom observations and a focus on high-quality feedback for staff. Dr. Fettigan said the district is expanding EduPlanet so curriculum blueprints and scoping documents are visible to families and staff, noting that "By state statute, we have to have all…
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