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Dekalb County School District

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Strategic Plan 2024-2029

 

VISION

To prepare students for success as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens

 

MISSION

To promote the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student by fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment

 


GOAL AREA 1

Student Academic Success with Equity and Access
  • 1.1. Increase proficiency rates in literacy on district and state assessments for all students.
  • 1.2. Increase proficiency rates in numeracy on district and state assessments for all students.
  • 1.3. Increase the 4- and 5-year cohort graduation rates.
  • 1.4. Ensure all students have equitable access to and support for academic programs and career pathways.
  • 1.5. Improve student academic growth as measured by the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI).
  • 1.6. Enhance student proficiency in digital literacy skills using innovative technology.

GOAL AREA 2

School, Family, and Community Engagement
  • 2.1. Strengthen family, school, and community engagement to establish clear, accessible, and relevant communication tailored to meet stakeholders' preferences.
  • 2.2. Create opportunities for collaboration between the district, families, community partners, and businesses to foster partnerships to support district-wide initiatives.
  • 2.3. Improve communication processes for stakeholders to ensure the flow of clear, timely, and relevant information.
  • 2.4. Establish clear communication channels to effectively engage with multilingual families and provide equitable access to district and school information.

GOAL AREA 3

Recruit, Develop, and Retain Talent
  • 3.1. Recruit and hire a diverse and highly qualified workforce that reflects a world-class, innovative talent pool.
  • 3.2. Develop high performing staff to ensure quality teaching and learning outcomes, an innovative workforce, and visionary leaders.
  • 3.3. Retain highly effective staff in critical needs positions to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of integral district programs and services.
  • 3.4. Develop employee pipelines for key staff positions to ensure the long-term viability of essential programs and services.

GOAL AREA 4

Culture and Climate
  • 4.1. Ensure all schools provide a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.
  • 4.2. Implement restorative practice structures in all schools and increase the number of schools using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs each year.
  • 4.3. Improve student attendance by creating a positive and engaging school experience.
  • 4.4. Ensure all schools have staff trained in de-escalation techniques and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies.

GOAL AREA 5

Mental Health and Wellness
  • 5.1. Create safe and supportive environments that promote positive mental health and wellness.
  • 5.2. Increase awareness of factors that can impact mental health to foster well-managed learning environments.
  • 5.3. Increase mental health support staff to improve classroom behavior and peer relationships.
  • 5.4. Expand staff participation in mental health professional learning opportunities.

GOAL AREA 6

Organizational Excellence
  • 6.1. Provide clean, safe, and efficient school facilities for all students.
  • 6.2. Deliver safe and efficient transportation services to all students.
  • 6.3. Deliver efficient school nutrition services and healthy meals to all students.
  • 6.4. Improve and maintain a secure, accessible, and equitable digital learning environment for all students.
  • 6.5. Ensure excellent financial management of district resources.