Moline-Coal Valley School named Innovative District for 2nd time
Moline-Coal Valley previously received this same designation at the June 2024 Model Schools Conference. Hosted by the Center for Model Schools, this annual gathering will take place June 22-25, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This nationally renowned event celebrates visionary school systems that drive meaningful change and implement bold strategies to improve student achievement.
Chosen from an exceptional field of districts across the country, Moline-Coal Valley earned thisrecognition two years in a row through its steadfast focus on collaboration, instructional leadership, and continuous improvement. The district's commitment to creating equitable,rigorous, and student-centered learning environments has made a measurable impact onstudent outcomes.
'We are honored to be recognized as an Innovative District once again at MSC 2025,' said Rachel Savage, superintendent of Moline-Coal Valley School District. 'This recognition affirmsthe incredible work of our educators, leaders, and students who are relentlessly committed toensuring all learners have access to ambitious instruction in supportive and engaging learningenvironments.'
As part of this honor, district leaders will present a featured session titled 'Moline-Coal ValleySchool District, Moline, IL: Building a Culture of Ambitious Instruction and CollaborativeLearning Teams.' Presenters include Dr. Brian Prybil, Deputy Superintendent; Robert Beem, future Director of Secondary Education; and Steven Etheridge, Director of Elementary Education.
The session will explore how the district has strategically used the 5 Essentials framework toanchor a continuous improvement process that connects district-level initiatives directly to classroom practices. Central to this work has been the emphasis on Ambitious Instruction,achieved by building leadership capacity and fostering teacher collaboration.
A hallmark of the district's approach has been the creation of Learning Teams—partnerships oftwo or three schools engaging in classroom visits and feedback cycles. These teams use theCenter for Model Schools' Rigor/Relevance rubrics to provide actionable feedback and identify areas for growth. This powerful peer-driven process has helped cultivate a district-wideculture of reflective practice and rigorous teaching, resulting in notable gains in student learningand instructional coherence.
About the CenterThe Center for Model Schools, a division of HMH, is the only organization devoted to providingyear-round leadership support through its namesake Model Schools Conference, leadershipcohorts, and 1:1 consulting.
Each team member at The Center for Model Schools has a proven history of successfullydriving student growth – with specializations that include creating equitable and inclusivelearning environments and building cultures of collaboration. Leaders who engage with The Center can expect personalized partnership to create a Model School environment, where students can realize their greatest potential – because every child deserves a Model School, and leaders make it happen.
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