Education
PfISD officials talk strategies, areas of focus Safety, communication, and teacher pay and retention are a few areas the Pflugerville ISD community wants the district to focus on, per Superintendent Quintin Shepherd’s online thought exchange, which is part of his 100-day entry plan that will help build out the district’s next strategic plan. The board of trustees discussed the strategic plan and thoughts collected so far during its workshop meeting Sept. 5. Some context PfISD is partnering with N2 Learning to develop the strategic plan, Chief Communications Officer Tamra Spence said. The planning process will take approximately five months. “Obviously with our new superintendent change we were holding off until Dr. Shepherd got here to help guide us through that process,” Spence said.
Hutto ISD launches student data tool Hutto ISD will launch a data viewing plat- form for teachers, parents and students over the 2024-25 school year, providing a detailed view of student information all in one place. What you need to know The district will soon begin using the platform Abre to view student data, identify trends and improve student achievement. The platform, meant to save staff time when building classroom strategies, will be accessi- ble to families in the spring. Data that will be tracked includes: • ACT, SAT, STAAR and other assessments • Student attendance, behavior and discipline • District wide enrollment and demographics • Student schedules
During the workshop meeting, the summary included:
Safety concerns, particularly at Cele Middle School
Teacher pay and retention, with many citing teacher burnout and cost of living
Communication gaps both in the classroom and between administration staff
Better support for special education and Section 504 students
More inclusive and equitable practices across the district
Enhanced community involvement
SOURCE: PFLUGERVILLE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
The planning process includes collecting feedback from staff, students and community members, which will be done through Shepherd’s 100-day entry plan and thought exchange, Spence said.
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