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D20 outlines Unified Improvement Plan, targets chronic absenteeism and academic growth
Summary
District staff presented the Unified Improvement Plan and strategic goals focusing on math and ELA growth, chronic absenteeism (current rate ~19.7% with a goal to reach 18% this year), and targeted professional learning (15-day challenge, PLC supports) to improve outcomes.
District instructional leaders presented the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) and strategic-plan goals, emphasizing math growth, English language arts and a new focus on chronic absenteeism. JoLynn Patterson and Dr. Field summarized root-cause analyses and major improvement strategies that prioritize evidence-based instructional practices, curriculum alignment with Colorado academic standards, stronger teacher collaboration and coaching structures, and implementation of the "15-day challenge" pacing approach.
Officials reported chronic absenteeism at roughly 19.7% districtwide with a near-term goal of 18% and a 2027 target of 17%. Staff explained chronic absenteeism measures differ from average daily attendance rates and outlined next steps to desegregate data, identify subgroups with elevated absence, and deploy MTSS and parent-engagement strategies targeted at bringing students back to school.
The strategic-plan review set numeric goals for literacy and math (e.g., SAT/math target, DIBELS benchmarks, IEP growth targets for students with disabilities), and proposed more digital tools such as four‑year planners in Infinite Campus and expanded professional learning for teachers and principals to support instructional shifts.
