strategicplan.isdenver.orgInternational School of Denver – Strategic Plan 2016 –

2019 Mission Vision Values & Beliefs Learning Principles Strategic Objectives Mission Vision Values & Beliefs Learning Principles Strategic Objectives The ISDenver Mission Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners. ISDenver students are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world. Vision ISDenver will be an exemplary, multi-lingual international school in the world-wide community, distinguished by its commitment to: A cohesive pre-K through 8th grade community of students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni. An outstanding faculty that is continually embracing best pedagogical practices An individualized approach to student learning to ensure that all students are challenged and successful Enhanced knowledge and skills in math, science and technology that prepare students for a changing future Students’ personal development ensuring that they are well rounded individuals exhibiting ISDenver values and beliefs Internationalism in the curriculum and school culture Mission and Vision generated by the ISDenver Board of Directors and school-side Strategic Visioning Committee in 2016. Subject to review in the 2019-20 school year. Values & Beliefs Diversity Integrity Compassion Responsibility Perseverance Being different and individual Welcoming and accepting everyone in the ISDenver community and beyond Learning about and respecting other people’s cultures and beliefs Doing the right thing Standing up for ourselves and others Being fair and honest in our words and actions Looking out for each other Caring for others Taking action through service learning Owning our decisions and our mistakes Working hard, managing our time and staying on task The importance of developing our independence Doing our best and staying determined Never giving up Striving continuously as everyone can grow and develop Generated by ISDenver students in 2016. Subject to review in the 2019-20 school year. Learning Principles The Best Learning Is... Relevant and Transferable The learning is authentic and purposeful; is applicable to real life situations; is culturally and globally relevant and is interdisciplinary helping learners make connections, reflecting the real world. Read More Metacognitive Learners are taught how to learn and are given opportunities to develop strong metacognitive competencies; they can employ effective and flexible learning strategies; they believe in a growth mindset and that effort leads to success; they are driven by intrinsic motivation and can exercise some degree of choice and control over their learning; learners engage in self-assessment, self-regulation and reflection. Read More Inquiry Based Learners investigate, question, discuss and justify as they develop problem-solving skills and become decision makers; hands on, experiential learning with active, constructive involvement to support student-led inquiry into essential and meaningful questions; learners develop a variety of strategies for possible multiple solutions; they find applications for, and take action on, what they have learned. Read More Social There are opportunities for social interaction, cooperation and collaboration with school, local and broader communities; critical and creative thinking skills include opportunities for expressing and evaluating different perspectives and viewpoints; there is a focus on social emotional learning and the development of emotional intelligence. Read More Personal and Meaningful The learning is challenging and appropriate to individual developmental levels; builds upon their prior knowledge and understanding; takes into account learners’ different starting points, multi-sensory needs and zones of proximal development and makes effective use of timely, constructive, personal feedback in setting and reaching goals. Read More Generated by ISDenver faculty in 2016. Subject to review in the 2019-20 school year. Strategic Objectives Objective One To offer an unparalleled student learning experience and foster academic and personal achievement by aligning bilingual, bi-cultural and International Baccalaureate curricula; school-wide curriculum goals; standards and benchmarks; and best pedagogical practices. Read More Objective Two To develop a visionary, state of the art campus, including infrastructure and facilities that intentionally foster the mission and achieve the vision of ISDenver. Read More Objective Three To continue to differentiate ISDenver as a preeminent school with a unique educational model and a nurturing, caring community where the passion is real. Read More Objective Four To strengthen organizational effectiveness, supporting ISDenver as a learning community with a growth mindset. Read More Mission Vision Values & Beliefs Learning Principles Strategic Objectives International School of Denver 7701 E 1st Place, Unit C Denver, CO 80230 Phone: 303.340.3647 Fax: 303.360.9426...