Discovery Charter School
2026–2029 Strategic Plan
Implementation
30 tactics
Pillar 1: Student Achievement & Academic Growth
Complete K-8 curriculum maps with place-based and project-based alignment.
School leader or academic lead • Q1 2026-27 to Q4 2026-27
Audience: Teaching Staff
Establish curriculum review and selection process with teacher input.
School leader / curriculum lead • Q2 2026-27 to Q3 2026-27
Redesign middle school model and schedule for diploma readiness.
School leader with middle school team • Q1 2027-28 to Q4 2027-28
Conduct grading action research and expand standards-based learning.
Academic lead / teacher team • Q3 2026-27 to Q2 2027-28
Partner with IDOE Literacy Center to strengthen Science of Reading practices.
Literacy lead / school leader • Q1 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Strengthen primary grade math intervention through data tracking and instruction alignment.
Math lead / grade-level teams • Q1 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Expand access to advanced middle school math.
Middle school math lead • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Research, develop, and implement K-8 special education service model.
Special education lead / school leader • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2028-29
Develop comparison group of charter and local schools.
School leader with board academic committee • Q1 2026-27 to Q2 2026-27
Pillar 2: Whole Student Culture & Belonging
Establish consistent attendance tracking, monitoring, and improvement systems.
School leader / attendance designee • Q1 2026-27 to Q3 2026-27
Develop and implement vertically aligned SEL curriculum with fidelity.
SEL lead / school leader • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Teach and reinforce LEAD expectations across all grade levels.
School culture lead • Q1 2026-27 to Q4 2026-27
Audience: Staff
Implement monthly or quarterly LEAD themes and messaging.
School culture lead • Q1 2026-27 to Q4 2028-29
Align PBIS systems and incentives with LEAD expectations.
PBIS/culture lead • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2026-27
Train staff in restorative practices.
School leader / culture lead • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Develop onboarding and ongoing training in CPI/de-escalation practices.
School leader / student support lead • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Research, develop, and implement trauma-informed care framework.
Student support lead • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2028-29
Align academic, behavioral, and SEL tracking into one comprehensive MTSS model.
MTSS lead • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2028-29
Pillar 3: Human Capital, Leadership & Communication
Establish annual policy and staff handbook review timeline.
School leader / board governance committee • Q2 2026-27 to Q3 2026-27
Review, revise, and implement employee evaluation system.
School leader • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Redesign staff leadership structures and training.
Develop partnerships and outreach to increase family participation and volunteer involvement.
Family engagement lead • Q1 2026-27 to Q4 2026-27
Develop, implement, and monitor communication systems for internal and external stakeholders.
School leader / communications designee • Q1 2026-27 to Q3 2026-27
Pillar 4: Finance, Facilities, Safety & Sustainability
Establish enrollment-based staffing metrics.
School leader / finance committee • Q1 2026-27 to Q2 2026-27
Review and prioritize revenue sources and budget needs.
School leader / finance committee • Q1 2026-27 to Q3 2026-27
Develop and implement short- and long-term maintenance plan.
Operations/facilities lead • Q1 2026-27 to Q2 2026-27
Develop long-range facilities plan.
School leader / facilities committee • Q2 2027-28 to Q4 2027-28
Develop and implement comprehensive Emergency Response Plan.
School leader / safety committee • Q1 2026-27 to Q3 2026-27
Explore funding to support School Resource Officer.
School leader / board safety or finance committee • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2027-28
Develop five-year safety, technology, and security upgrade plan.
Operations/facilities lead with board committee • Q2 2026-27 to Q4 2026-27
