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Soap Lake School District
Empowering Learning: A Vision for Growth and Achievement
February 22, 2025
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We are excited to share our district’s 2025-2026 Growth and Achievement Plan, which will guide our immediate efforts while we develop a longer-term strategic plan with input from all stakeholders over the next year. This plan is designed to strengthen student achievement, enhance social-emotional learning, and increase engagement between students, families, and the school. Our plan is built on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), which provides targeted interventions in reading, math, and behavior based on student needs. |
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Key Components of the Plan
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Reading and Math Support: We are implementing research-based curricula to ensure every student has access to high-quality instruction and interventions at all grade levels.
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Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior Support: We will use structured programs to promote positive behaviors, conflict resolution, and emotional well-being.
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Professional Development: Teachers will receive training in best practices, including strategies to support English Language Learners and inclusive instruction.
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Family and Community Engagement: We are committed to strengthening our partnership with families through consistent communication.
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Behavior Tracking and Support through PBISApps: We will utilize EC-SWIS for Preschool and Transition to Kindergarten programs, SWIS for behavior tracking, CICO-SWIS for Check-in/Check-out interventions, and I-SWIS for individual student behavior tracking.
Below, we provide further details on these initiatives and how they will benefit our students.
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Academic Achievement in Reading and Math
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To improve student outcomes, we will implement a tiered instructional approach.
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At the elementary level:
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Tier 1 (Core Instruction): All students will receive high-quality instruction using research-based curricula. For reading, we use HMH Into Reading for Grades K-6. In math, we implement Ready Math and iReady for targeted instruction.
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Tier 2 (Small Group Support): Students needing additional help will participate in small-group interventions using Really Great Reading (for foundational reading skills) and iReady and Origo Math (for targeted math interventions).
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Tier 3 (Intensive Support): Students requiring intensive support will receive individualized interventions, including Really Great Reading, SPIRE and Edmark for reading and customized math interventions.
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For Grades 7-12, we are evaluating curriculum options for Language Arts while using HMH Into Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 for math instruction in grades 9-12. In grades 7 & 8, Ready Math and iReady provide the foundation to our math core. Additionally, we are implementing blocked schedules for Grades 7-8 to allow extra time for students needing intervention. |
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Behavior Support
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We are expanding our SEL programs to create a positive school climate:
Elementary Level
- Sanford Harmony and Restorative Practices will be used for all students.
- Targeted interventions such as Zones of Regulation and Social Thinking will support students needing additional assistance.
- A student support paraeducator will provide extra guidance for students with behavioral needs.
- Behavior Tracking: We will use EC-SWIS for Preschool and Transition to Kindergarten programs. We will use SWIS for tracking overall student behavior data. We will implement CICO-SWIS to track progress for students in Check-in/Check-out interventions and I-SWIS for individualized behavior tracking and support.
Secondary Level
- Character Strong will be implemented for all students.
- Targeted interventions such as Zones of Regulation and Social Thinking will support students needing additional assistance.
- Check-in/Check-out (CICO) will support students needing structured intervention.
- Behavior Tracking: We will use SWIS for tracking overall student behavior data. We will implement CICO-SWIS to track progress for students in Check-in/Check-out interventions and I-SWIS for individualized behavior tracking.
- Data tracking will ensure discipline and behavioral concerns are addressed proactively.
- A Student Assistance Professional at the middle and high school level to provide additional support.
We will provide Restorative Practices training, led by Kelvin Oliver, to help educators manage conflicts and improve student relationships. We will also provide equity training, based on Belonging through a Culture of Dignity, by John Krownapple.
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Growth and Achievement Plan
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Soap Lake School District
2024-2026
Mission and Vision
- Mission Statement: We will unify students, parents, staff and community to create, inspire and support life-long learners.
- Vision Statement: Cultivating members of the global community who believe in their ability to succeed.
School Improvement Goals
- Increase student achievement in reading and math.
- Enhance social-emotional learning and behavior supports.
- Increase student and family engagement.
Curriculum Audit
Pacing and Implementation Review: Evaluate the alignment of curriculum pacing guides with state standards and ensure fidelity in implementation.
Reading Curriculum:
- Tier 1: HMH Into Reading (Grades K-6) Learn more
- Tier 2-3: Really Great Reading Foundational Skills Learn more
- Tier 3: SPIRE Learn more, Edmark Learn more, and other resources
- Grades 7-12: Researching Language Arts adoption: Into Literature, Savvas myPerspectives, McGraw Hill's StudySync
Math Curriculum:
- Tier 1: Ready Math (Grades K-6) Learn more
- Tier 2-3: Ready Math, iReady Online Learning, Origo Learn more
- Grades 7-8: Same as K-6 plus Read 180 for reading intervention
- Grades 9-12: HMH Into Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 Learn more
- Grades 7-8 Blocked Schedules: Additional intervention time for struggling students
Early Learning:
- Preschool/TK: Pyramid Model Training & Fidelity Monitoring Learn more, Creative Curriculum Training
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Framework
1. MTSS for Reading
Goal: Improve student reading proficiency through tiered interventions.
- Tier 1 (Universal Instruction): Implement HMH Into Reading.
- Tier 2 (Targeted Support): Implement small group interventions using Really Great Reading.
- Tier 3 (Intensive Support): SPIRE, Edmark, and other specialized resources.
2. MTSS for Math
Goal: Improve student math proficiency through tiered interventions.
- Tier 1 (Universal Instruction): Implement Ready Math.
- Tier 2 (Targeted Support): Small group intervention using iReady and Origo.
- Tier 3 (Intensive Support): Individualized intervention plans with increased support.
3. MTSS for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Behavior
Goal: Improve student behavior and social-emotional skills through tiered supports.
Elementary SEL/Behavior
- Tier 1 Instruction: Sanford Harmony, Restorative Practices
- Tier 2/3 Instruction: Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, Skills Streaming
- Tier 2 Intervention: Check-in/Check-out (CICO)
- Tier 3: Individual Behavior Plans, Formal FBA/BIP
- Student Support Para/Room: Support for Tier 2/3 behaviors
- Tracking: SWIS (Exclusionary discipline in Skyward)
Secondary SEL/Behavior
- Tier 1 Instruction: Character Strong, Restorative Practices
- Tier 2/3 Instruction: Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, Skills Streaming
- Tier 2 Intervention: Check-in/Check-out (CICO)
- Tier 3: Individual Behavior Plans, Formal FBA/BIP
- Tracking: Referrals/Discipline entered into Skyward, tracked in SWIS
- Thoughtful MS/HS Scheduling
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MTSS: Steps and Processes
The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a structured approach to ensuring every student receives the level of support needed to succeed. The following steps outline how we implement MTSS across academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning:
- Universal Screening: All students are assessed to identify strengths and areas of need in reading, math, and behavior.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Educators use screening results and other performance data to determine which students require additional support.
- Tiered Support Implementation:
- Tier 1: High-quality instruction and positive behavioral interventions provided to all students.
- Tier 2: Targeted interventions for students identified as needing additional assistance.
- Tier 3: Intensive, individualized support for students with significant academic or behavioral challenges.
- Progress Monitoring: Students receiving Tier 2 or Tier 3 support are regularly monitored to track improvement and adjust interventions as necessary.
- Collaboration and Problem-Solving Teams: Teachers, specialists, and administrators meet to review data, discuss student progress, and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Family Involvement: Parents and guardians are informed about student progress and engaged in developing strategies to support learning at home.
- Continuous Improvement: The MTSS framework is continuously refined based on data analysis and feedback to ensure its effectiveness.
Through this approach, we aim to ensure that all students, regardless of their needs, receive the right level of support to succeed academically and socially.
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Professional Development Plan
- GLAD Strategies: Training for Grades K-6 to support English Language Learners.
- Restorative Practices: Training by Kelvin Oliver Learn more.
- High School Success: 9th Grade Success Team working with the Center for High School Success Learn more.
- Coaching and Training: Focus on inclusion, UDL, and fidelity checks.
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Family and Community Engagement
- Student Assistance Professional: Implement at middle and high school per NCESD Student Assistance Program.
- Parent Engagement: We are committed to strengthening our partnership with families through consistent communication.
- Community Partnerships: Collaborate with organizations to support student needs.
Plan Evaluation and Accountability
- Quarterly data meetings to assess progress.
- Annual report on student growth and program effectiveness.
- Adjustments based on data and stakeholder feedback.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
- (509) 246-1822
- superintendent@slschools.org
- www.slschools.org
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