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Challenges to be Addressed
Areas of Celebration
Vision 202
participants noted the following as key areas of celebration
regarding our School District’s performance.
• Quality program offerings
support high student performance levels. There are also
high levels of differentiated instruction provided to students by Lisle teachers and staff.
• The School District offers a
significant number of student programs
(curricular,
co-curricular, clubs and sports) and activities relative to its small size.
• Students who attend Lisle CUSD 202 schools from
Kindergarten through 12th Grade
demonstrate
higher academic performance
as opposed to students who enroll in the
District schools later in their educational career.
• The parents, District staff, and the Board of Education
work collaboratively
to make
good decisions for all students.
• The School District currently has a
very strong financial position
.
Vision 202
participants agreed that the following are key challenges or
hurdles to address to improve the overall performance of Lisle CUSD 202.
• All
curriculum and instruction
(most notably math)
should be evaluated
relative to
the new more rigorous Illinois Learning Standards based on student performance on
standardized tests
• Participants recognized the need to
continue developing support systems
to address
changing demographics, cultural differences, increasing mobility rates, low-income
families, and the increased amount of different languages spoken in the School District.
• Participants shared
concerns about the current grade-level configuration
of TateWoods
and Schiesher Elementary Schools.
• Many of the school
facilities require significant capital improvements
such as roofs,
parking lots, infrastructure, safety, and security in the near future.
• Participants identified
other areas that impact student achievement
including staff
development/training, full-day kindergarten, technology integration, and expanded
curricular opportunities.
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Vision 202
participants were asked to identify items they believe are sources of
pride for Lisle CUSD 202 as well as challenges to be addressed. Participants shared
a high level of overall satisfaction with the District in key areas including academics,
curriculum, finances, teacher and District support, and extracurricular activities.
What Did We Learn?