Collaboration
This initiative is designed to improve student achievement by identifying barriers and developing solutions through shared responsibility and collective effort. Grounded in John Hattie’s research on Collective Teacher Efficacy, which has a high impact on student learning, the district empowers staff to actively shape priorities, strategies, and practices. By strengthening collaboration, engagement, and professional ownership, Buffalo School District reinforces its core focus on effective teaching strategies, student wellness, and meaningful engagement.
| Strategic Priority One: | Collaboration |
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| Why is this important? | The purpose of this initiative is to strengthen student achievement through collective problem-solving, including the identification of barriers and the development of effective strategies to address them. Research by John Hattie highlights Collective Teacher Efficacy as a high-impact factor in student success, reflecting the shared belief among educators in their ability to positively influence learning. A long-term priority of the district is to foster an environment where staff members have a meaningful voice in setting priorities and action steps. This shared leadership approach promotes collaboration, engagement, and professional ownership, all of which are essential to achieving district goals and strengthening the interconnected priorities of Teaching Strategies, Wellness, and Engagement. |
| Action steps related to the priority | 1. Elementary Curriculum Project: Three dedicated days are added to the calendar each year for staff to work collaboratively to write and align curriculum. * Elementary Math curriculum completed * Elementary Writing curriculum completed * 24-25- Elementary Reading: Begin the vertical alignment process to identify standards and content being taught at each grade level. 2. Elementary MTSS: Implement an effective problem-solving team to meet the diverse needs of our students. * MTSS Elementary 2. Junior/Senior High School Curriculum work *Curriculum work completed * 25-26- One day will be built into the calendar to support this work. |
| Evidence of Implementation | This priority is closely connected to the district’s focus on health and wellness. Its impact is measured through multiple data sources, including academic achievement and growth, student behavior trends, and teacher feedback and survey results related to school climate and overall well-being. SCAP survey Google Surveys- Mental Health Specialist & Wellness Team NWEA/AimsWebPlus data Eligibility List/Honor Roll Elementary Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Math Curriculum Overview |
| Evidence of Impact | SCAP survey Google Surveys- Mental Health Specialist & Wellness Team NWEA/AimsWebPlus data Eligibility List/Honor Roll |