May 15, 2017

Prepare all students to thrive in their future.

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VISION

MISSION

CORE PURPOSE

CORE VALUES

We inspire learning by providing the greatest public education to each and every student.

Every student will have the academic, creative problem solving, and social emotional skills to be successful in college and career.

Learning, Relationships, Respect, Excellence and Equity.

Improve Teaching & Learning & Provide a Strong Academic Program

To provide a strong instructional program at all levels that supports the “whole child”.

Focus on Learning, Accountability and Results

Student-Focused

Teacher-centered instruction driven by results

Student accountability data

District/school/classroom data and results

Focus on Human Capital

Teacher/Staff recruitment/retention

Focus on staff diversity

Professional Learning for staff that enhances equitable teaching and learning

Professional support for all staff

Focus on Community Partnerships & Engagement

Align district initiatives with community partners

Provide opportunities in education that support the goals of Montgomery County

Focus on parent engagement and support

Focus on Operational Excellence

Enhance teaching and learning through effective/efficient business systems and operations

Provide district with 21st century thinking in technology, facilities planning and management, resource development and transportation

Development of programs that support schools in communities that emphasize the global environment, social justice and action, while

maintaining high equality

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ELEMENTARY LEVEL GOALS

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The Choice Programs: Highly Gifted Centers, Language Immersion

Universal screening of all third graders

Addition of four new local highly gifted center programs: Matsunaga, Stonegate, Rachel Carson and Piney Branch Elementary Schools

2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

Dual Language/World Languagefor Elementary Schools

Addition of two new dual language programs: Washington Grove, Brown Station Elementary Schools (Kindergarten only)

Development and introduction of world languages program for all elementary students

Elementary Literacy and Mathematical computation proficiency by the end of grade 2, 5

Monitoring of individual student performance by teacher through use of data management system

Proficiency goal for each grade level: TBD

Proposed universal screening for all 5th graders for gifted programs

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East County Arts Program

Expand partnership with Strathmore for East County students

Arts Program addition: “Think Big Café” (Strathmore): partnership with 3-4 East County elementary Schools

2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

STEM/STEAM Education

Outline systemic STEM/STEAM program to include science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science/coding and the arts

Home School Model for Students with Disabilities

The addition of the home school model at 27 new elementary schools

Implementation of MD State Online IEP and Online 504 Plans

Social/Emotional Health: Understanding the World Around You

Counseling services at all elementary schools

Partnership with county government agencies to provide enhanced training for staff on topics related to issues that impact young children

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MIDDLE LEVEL GOALS

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Dual Language – Middle Level

Development of middle level dual language program that supports students entering grade 6

2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

World Languages

Development and implementation of middle level world languages program

Four-Six year systemic college/career planning

Implementation of Naviance career exploration for middle level students

Implementation of individual student college/career high school course planning by the end of grade 8

Implementation of financial literacy program for all 7th graders at Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park at Thomas Edison H.S. for Technology

Middle School Curriculum

Development of courses at the middle level that address: Equity, Religious tolerance, Women’s Rights, LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Title IX and Contemporary Rhetoric

2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

Mathematics proficiency by grade 8 for high school success

Monitoring of student mathematics proficiency in preparation for Algebra I

STEM/STEAM Education

Development and implementation of a robust middle level program in computer science, engineering and robotics

Continued emphasis on the arts at the middle level for all students

Middle Level Literacy proficiency by grade 8

Monitoring of student proficiency by school and teachers at each grade level, 6-8

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Social/Emotional Health: Puberty, Adolescence

Introduction of programs and services that address healthy living, positive teen relationships, appropriate social behaviors and pre-adult knowledge of the society around you

2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

Focus on Underperforming Students: A Pathway to High School Graduation

Exploration of college and career opportunities for high school graduates

Focus on programs that address students who have not successfully met academic expectations at the middle level

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HIGH SCHOOL GOALS

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2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

College and Career Readiness

Implementation of the SAT/ACT program for all 11th

graders

Provide opportunities for students to successfully meet career certification assessment requirements

High School Dual Language

Development of dual language programs to meet the needs of students entering grade 9

High School Literacy for Life

Monitoring of individual student proficiency in literacy to meet college and career expectation post-secondary

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2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

High School Mathematics for college/career

Monitoring of individual student proficiency in mathematics to meet college and career expectations post-secondary

Alternative Pathways to graduation

Development and implementation of alternative pathways for students who have not met grade level credits for graduation

Career programs aligned to Montgomery County hiring goals

Provide education and training programs that support: Public Safety (Montgomery County Police, Maryland State Police, Fire and Rescue, EMS, Information Technology, Eldercare, Health Sciences, Construction Trades, Automotive Technology)

Support the expansion of programs at Thomas Edison High School of Technology to meet county-wide career needs

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2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

Access to rigorous coursework for ALL students: Advanced Placement, International

Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, Middle College

Expand greater access to advanced classes to ALL students through the Equal Opportunity Schools initiatives (500-600 more students in 2017-2018) at four additional High Schools

Design and implement dual enrollment/middle college programs with Montgomery College/Universities at Shady Grove

Expand access for more schools and students to the “Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success” (ACES) program in 2017-2018

2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

English Language Leaner (ELL) Programs for Students with gaps in Education

Conduct a thorough evaluation of educational needs for students with English language deficiencies

Provide an opportunity for students to access social language and preparation of skills needed for job/career opportunities

Expand the use of the Career Readiness Education Academy (CREA) and the Students Engaged Pathways to Achievement (SEPA) for English language learners

The Effects of Sound Social and Emotional Health: At Home, At School, In the Community

Building healthy relationships with adults and members of the community

Identification of and solving issues related to personal trauma in the lives of young adults

Expansion of healthy living, personal and professional, after high school

CENTRAL SERVICES/SCHOOL STAFFGOALS

2017-2018 2018-2019 GOALS 2019-2020 GOALS

Cultural competency/implicit bias: “Equity in Excellence Course” for all staff

Comprehensive pathways to teaching for supporting services staff

Trauma training for teachers/staff: Understanding the 21st Century Student

Effective professional learning for staff aligned to their roles in the classroom/central office

Communication outreach to parents

Annual review and evaluation of proposed programs and initiatives

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DATADASHBOARDS

A display of school system/school accountability data for use by staff and for public presentation.

Use of student, school data to evaluate programs for equity and success.

Collaboration between Montgomery County government and MCPS to create and display data information that aligns with county and school system initiatives.