1. The CCPS Strategic Plan 2018-23
An Overview of the First Pillar – Educate
October

2. CCPS Mission Statement
The Mission of Charles City Public Schools is to develop self-sustaining, responsible and educated adults who can contribute and work to improve their community and the world.
CCPS Mission Statement

3. Charles City Public Schools will be an exemplary model of rural education where collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creativity are practiced to develop adults who contribute positively to the global society.
CCPS Vision Statement

4. Integrity –being honest, transparent and operating with virtue and ethics
Heritage -- honoring the cultural traditions and history of the past, acknowledging and observing cultural traditions
Learning – acquiring knowledge, skills and insight through formal and informal opportunities of teaching, research and enlightenment
Communication – the effective exchange of ideas, information feelings and news between stakeholders
Respect – Mutual space where courtesy is shown, honor is given, obedience is practiced and objectivity exercised with an open mind.
CCPS Core Values

5. Three Pillars of the Mission of CCPS
Educate – A process of learning and demonstrating that which is learned. Equipping all learners to become successful participants in the school division, local and global community.
Engage
Empower
Three Pillars of the Mission of CCPS

6. Educate: The First Pillar
Goal 1: Provide a rigorous and meaningful educational experience that results in post-secondary skills valuable in academic pursuits and in the workplace.
Educate: The First Pillar

7. Objectives for Goal 1
1. Utilize technology tools to enhance learning and provide meaningful opportunities to develop academic and workplace skills
2. Revise and implement a curriculum scope and sequence to prepare students for academic success and workplace readiness
3. Engage students in planning for post-secondary college and career opportunities
4. Develop and retain highly effective and competent employees to advance academic achievement through rigorous instruction

8. Strategies/Action Items For Objective 1
Expanded use of Microsoft Suite beyond basics
Increased infusion of technology in daily lessons
Continue one-to-one initiative
Create more student-centered learning with technology
Increase online learning opportunities
Continuous software and network updates
Strategies/Action Items For Objective 1

9. Strategies/Action Items for Objective 2
Continue with Balanced Literacy Framework in K-6
Improve higher order critical reading, writing and math skills as measured by standard assessments
Use of vertical teaming to ensure spiraling and connection of curriculum across grade levels
Problem-based learning to develop student skills in collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and time management
Strategies/Action Items for Objective 2

10. Strategies/Action Items for Objective 3
Academic and career counseling to promote post-secondary pathways
College visits from a diverse field of higher educational institutions
Stronger promotion of and increased access to AP and Dual Enrollment courses
Transition programs for ES to HS and HS to college/workforce
Build connections in PK-20 to meet student needs in planning
Strategies/Action Items for Objective 3

11. Strategies/Action Items for Objective 4
Promote meaningful collaboration among and between teachers
Differentiated professional development and training/resources to expand instructional techniques
Further develop teacher mentor program in CCPS
Provide incentive for teachers to attain higher degrees, national board and DE certification
Strategies/Action Items for Objective 4

12. Measuring Progress Percentage of:
students enrolled in virtual and distance courses
classroom lessons that include IT tools and resources
student meeting grade level benchmarks in reading and math by Grade 3
teachers participating in vertical teaming opportunities
classroom lessons using problem-based instruction
**Division and school exceeding state average for students and subgroups in four core and FGI
Measuring Progress

13. Measuring Progress Percentage of: students enrolled in AP and DE
graduates earning advanced studies diplomas
8th grade students earning high school credit
students accepted or enrolling in postsecondary study
students engaged in college and career readiness classes
students earning one or more CTE credential
teachers reporting confidence in engaging and educating all students
**Staff satisfaction feedback with CCPS PD opportunities
Measuring Progress

14. The CCPS Strategic Plan 2018-23
An Overview of the First Pillar – Educate
October