Comprehensive Plan Overview 2018-2021

Goals Review Comprehensive Planning Process Mission, Vision, & Shared Values School Performance Profile: A-CV Data Challenges & Concerns Question & Answer

Overview of Timeline Project overview

Process Begin: Spring 2018 Fall of 2018 Form and organize strategic planning committee Identify district data for analysis Review and revise, as necessary, the mission, vision, and shared values Identify accomplishments Identify challenges Plan action steps to improve challenges Fall of 2018 Present and display the plan Submit to PDE

Mission, Vision, Shared Values

Mission Statement A-C Valley, in conjunction with the community, will ensure a comprehensive education that inspires students to: Dream Big, Work Hard and Act Responsibly.

Vision Statement In a personalized, safe environment, the Allegheny- Clarion Valley School District will prepare our students to be ready for the challenges of a diverse world, so they can: Meet/exceed high expectations in Literacy Innovation Analytical problem solving and strategic thinking Co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities Succeed in college and careers Be technologically adaptive Value life-long learning Live as responsible and productive citizens Demonstrate compassion and empathy Achieve personal potential

Shared Values The Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District community believes that people of character consistently demonstrate and act on the following values: Literacy – Acquiring information and knowledge, interpreting its value, and using it to solve real world problems Communication – Using Interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills to summarize, package, and deliver a message or an idea. Environmental Awareness – Be good stewards of our natural resources Innovation – Develop new and unique approaches Entrepreneurial Spirit – Willing to take a calculated risk Self Discipline – Understand, consider, and accept the impact and consequences of personal actions and decisions Integrity – Do what is right, legally and morally. Be willing to do what is right even when no one is looking Work Ethic – Strive for excellence, taking pride in their work, always giving their best efforts, persevering in spite of adversities, reflecting on the results of their efforts an applying what they’ve learned to new endeavors Citizenship – Contribute to the well being of their communities (both locally and globally) as responsible citizens acting in positive and creative ways

Comprehensive Plan Accomplishments, SPP Data, & Challenges

Accomplishments

Accomplishments: Educational Programming Edited schedules to flex educational time and create PLC time Added various electronic devices to increase access to 21st century learning SST Process Act 339 College and Career Readiness Journeys Reading Series at Elementary School Textbook Rotation Cyber Bullying and Safe Touch Programs Passages Programs

Accomplishments: Instruction and Curriculum Realignment of curriculum to align with PA Core Standards Curriculum Mapping Aligned to ELA and State Math Framework Additional Advanced Placement Courses

Accomplishments: Data & Assessments Learned how to analyze PVAAS data to inform and target interventions Step-by-Step Learning OnHands Data Warehouse Get More Math Review Local Assessments CDT STAR DIBELS

Accomplishments: Professional Development Using data for decision making Successful transition along the literacy continuum Family engagement and family literacy Reading Apprenticeship Literacy Design Collaborative Universal Design for Learning & Digital Technology Navigating content with ELL Supporting learners with special needs Mental Health Technology PBIS Training

Accomplishments: Community & Culture Core Night Little Lending Libraries Falcon Fridays (spirit wear) Reading Under the Lights Bingo for Books ARCA programming Blueprint Community Planning Family and Community Engagement Bookmobile Increased Social Media Presence Parent Advisory Committee

School Performance Profile: A-CV Data

Indicators of A-CV Academic Achievement Elementary Mathematics 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Proficient or Advanced 54.5% 26.1% 23.7% 16.2% Growth N/A -12.2 -2.0 +3.9

Indicators of A-CV Academic Achievement High School Mathematics 7th Grade 8th Grade Keystones Proficient or Advanced 17% 18% 76% Growth +.1 +2.0 -1.5

Indicators of A-CV Academic Achievement Elementary English Language Arts 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Proficient or Advanced 77.3% 50% 47.4% Growth N/A -9.8 +3.8 -1.9

Indicators of A-CV Academic Achievement High School English Language Arts 7th Grade 8th Grade Keystones Proficient or Advanced 45% 50% 70% Growth -4.3 -1.9 +4.0

Indicators of A-CV Academic Achievement Elementary Science 4th Grade Proficient or Advanced 63.1% Growth -72.1

Indicators of A-CV Academic Achievement High School Science 7th Grade 8th Grade Keystones Proficient or Advanced N/A 51% 80% Percentage of Growth +21.4 +4.0

Other Academic Indicators Elementary School 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Attendance Rate 95.27 95.09 N/A 94.93 94.44 Promotion Rate 99.41 99.70 99.12

Other Academic Indicators Jr./Sr. High School 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Cohort Graduation Rate 89.47 93.42 95.31 98.21 98.25 Attendance Rate 94.86 94.69 94.97 94.72 94.57 Advanced Placement 25.00 50.00 75.00 PSAT Participation 78.59 56.42 100

Extra Credit For Advanced Achievement Jr./Sr. High School 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Math/Algebra Advanced 43.20 30.34 22.22 9.86 9.55 Reading/Lit Advanced 26.04 28.89 1.85 8.33 5.70 Biology/Sci Advanced 18.92 16.81 5.56 20.43 26.85 Industry Standards Advanced I.S. 80.00 87.50 81.82 63.16 A.P. 3+ 27.27 26.79

Elementary School Performance Profile 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 School Performance Profile Score 71.3 68.3 N/A 66.3 58.1

Jr./Sr. High School Performance Profile 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 School Performance Profile Score 73.5 67.7 70.7 68.7 64

Challenges & Concerns

Challenge #1 Establish a district system that fully ensures consistent implementation of standards aligned curricula across all schools for all students. Inadequate reading and writing across the curriculum resulting in inconsistent student achievement. Local assessments are focused on a wide range of content and facts memorization, while current standardized assessments focus on "power standards" and require significantly more emphasis on strategic thinking and transfer of learning to novel problems.

Challenge #2 Establish a district system that fully ensures staff members in every school use standards aligned assessments to monitor student achievement and adjust instructional practices. Inadequate reading and writing across the curriculum resulting in inconsistent student achievement. Local assessments are focused on a wide range of content and facts memorization, while current standardized assessments focus on "power standards" and require significantly more emphasis on strategic thinking and transfer of learning to novel problems. Students are permitted to be un-engaged from the process of monitoring their academic progress.

Challenge #3 Establish a district system that fully ensures the consistent implementation of effective instructional practices across all classrooms in each school. Inadequate reading and writing across the curriculum resulting in inconsistent student achievement. There is inconsistency in the enforcement of student expectations and behavioral conduct, resulting in the development of negative attitudes toward school and general apathy. Local assessments are focused on a wide range of content and facts memorization, while current standardized assessments focus on "power standards" and require significantly more emphasis on strategic thinking and transfer of learning to novel problems.

Challenge #4 Establish a district system that fully ensures specially designed instruction is provided to meet the unique learning needs of children with disabilities at no cost to a parent. Local assessments are focused on a wide range of content and facts memorization, while current standardized assessments focus on "power standards" and require significantly more emphasis on strategic thinking and transfer of learning to novel problems. Students are permitted to be un-engaged from the process of monitoring their academic progress.

Challenge #5 Establish a district system that fully ensures each member of the district community promotes, enhances and sustains a shared vision of positive school climate and ensures family and community support of student participation in the learning process. There is a need for an annual review of the School Crisis Plan with administration and relevant staff. The district needs to continue to collect perceptual data from all stakeholders and use the data to drive systematic changes within the district. There is inconsistency in the enforcement of student expectations and behavioral conduct, resulting in the development of negative attitudes toward school and general apathy. Students are permitted to be un-engaged from the process of monitoring their academic progress.

Discussion

This is all about: Dreaming Big, Working Hard, and Acting Responsibly