TheASCTEStrategicPlan
"ANationalModelofExcellence,Innovation,andLearning"
2022-2025
TheAlabamaSchoolofCyberTechnologyandEngineering(ASCTE).Asthenationsfirst high school focused on integrating cyber into the engineering lifecycle, the potential to strengthen our position as a national model for others to emulate is prevalent--and all too important
Inreadingthisstrategicplan,itisessentialtorecognizeandthanktheincredibleoutpouringof supportfromourcolleaguesattheStatelevelandfromacrossthedifferentindustrysectors. This cooperation is what makes us distinctive and exceptional. We are a product of collaboration, innovation, and significant investments recognizing the critical need for our school,forourstudents,andthetalenttheybring
IwouldalsoliketoextendoursincerestappreciationtoOakwoodUniversityforopeningtheircampustoourprogramduringthe constructionoftheASCTEpermanentcampus Overthepasttwoyears,wehavegrowninsuchameaningfulway andwehave beenabletodothatbecauseofourtemporaryhomeatOakwood
Whatyoureadtodayisaresultofintentionalconversations,discussions,collaborations,feedback,andreflection.Overthepast twoyears,wehavesurveyedparents,students,staff,andstakeholderstogainvaluableinsightstodevelopacomprehensiveplan thatadvancesASCTEmeaningfullyandwithintention Ourvalues,mission,andvisionarereflectedthroughoutandare foundationalelementsuponwhichourplanisbuilt
Asweenterourthirdacademicyearandfullymoveontoourpermanentcampus,wearekeenlyawareofASCTE'spotential.This strategicplanwillensureourapproachisfocusedandmaintainacourseforcontinuousimprovementandreview.
Ourmissionstatementisclear WebelievethatALLstudentscanachievehighlevelsoflearning,anditisourgoaltoensurethat happens TobeaSentinelistochaseexcellence,thinkcritically,solveproblems,andembraceinnovation Itismyhopethatwhen ourstudentsfinishtheircollegecareers,theyareprepared,intheoryandpractice,tobethesolutionswesodesperatelyneedto ensureaprosperoustomorrow.Thatisourcharge.Thatisourpurpose.Andthoughthetaskmaybelarge,together,wecando anything.
OnwardsSentinels!
MattMassey
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MISSION
Toensurethatallstudentsachievehighlevelsoflearningto besuccessfulinimplementingcyberprotectionsintothe engineeringlifecycle. VISION ASCTEenvisionsateamwithcommongoalsandmutual accountabilityforstudentachievementthatwillbecomea nationalmodelincollaborationwithgovernmentalagencies, industry,andhighereducationspecializingincyberand engineering. 3
StudentSuccess:
ASCTEclimateandcultureareintegralinfosteringanenvironmentwherestudentscanthrive andgrowascompetentleaderspreparedforthediversechallengesoftheworkforce.Assuch, ASCTEwillpromoteaclimateforstudentsuccessbybuildingastudentcenteredenvironment thatsupportsacademicachievementandoverallwellbeing.
FacultyDevelopment&Success:
Inordertobeanationalmodelofexcellenceineducation,ASCTEFacultywillconsistently engageinprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesthatenhancetheirabilitytodeliverquality instructionandbringnotableaccoladestotheinstitution.ASCTEwillsupportandrecognize facultydevelopment,collaboration,inclusion,andsuccesswhileprovidingopportunitiesfor resourcestodevelopleadershipskillsthatsupporttheircurrentandfutureroles.
PartnershipsandOutreach:
ASCTEPartnersinEducationallowforrelevantcurriculaenhancementandfieldexperience opportunitiestointegrateintothestudentexperience servingasafundamentalpillarofthe ASCTEMission&Vision.ASCTEwillbuildsymbioticpartnershipsthatsupportlocal communitiesacrossAlabama.
InstitutionalEffectiveness:
ASCTEwillbealeaderininstructionalexcellenceinCyberTechnologyandEngineeringby developingandimplementingformalsystemstoassessandenhanceprograms.The institutionwillstrategicallygrowwithintentionalityalignedwithresourcesavailabletothe institutionreinforcingitspositionasanationalmodel.Asreflectivepractitioners,it’s imperativethatweassesstheeffectivenessofourapproachandprogramstosafeguard fiscalandpedagogicalresponsibilities.
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StudentSuccess
"ClimateandCultureareintegralinfosteringanenvironmentwherestudentscan thriveacademicallyandgrowascompetentleaderspreparedforthediverse challengesoftheworkforce." 5
Student Success:
ASCTE climate and culture are integral in fostering an environment where students can thrive and grow as competent leaders prepared for the diverse challenges of the workforce.
As such, ASCTE will promote a climate for student success by building a student centered environment that supports academic achievement and overall well-being. ccess by building a student-centered environment that supports academic achievement and overall well-being.
1.1:Developandimplementacomprehensivepost-secondaryadvisingplan.
1.2:CreateandimplementaFirstYearLearningExperienceprogram.
1.3:Establishstudentlearningcommunities.
1.4:Enableexperiencesthatallowstudentstodevelopsoftskillsthatmeettheexpectationsin andbeyondtheworkplace.
15:Providemoderninstructionaltechnologyandtoolsforcybertechnologyandengineering teachingandlearning.
1.6:Developandimplementacomprehensivecybertechnologyandengineeringcurriculumand instructionplan.
17:Establishadvisorygroupsfromindustry colleges anduniversities
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FacultyDevelopment&Success "Establishingandsupportingfacultyiscriticalinachievinghighlevelsoflearningand ensuringstudentsarepreparedwiththetoolsnecessarytodriveneededinnovation." 7
Faculty Development: Success & Leadership
In order to be a national model of excellence in education, ASCTE Faculty will consistently engage in professional development opportunities that enhance their ability to deliver quality instruction and bring notable accolades to the institution.
As such, ASCTE will support and recognize faculty development, collaboration, inclusion, and success while providing opportunities for resources to develop leadership skills that support their current and future roles.
2.1:Developandimplementaninstructionalprogramthatfocusesonhighlevelsof learning.
2.2:Supportfacultydevelopmentopportunitiesthatfocusonreal-worldproblems andinstructionalbestpracticesforcybertechnologyandengineering.
2.3: Leverage the subject matter expertise of ASCTE’s faculty on a national & internationallevel.
2.4:Educatethecampuscommunitytoensureanunderstandingoftheservant leadershipphilosophy.
2.5:Facilitatefacultygrowthinprofessionalleadershipopportunitiesimpacting institutionaldecisionmaking.
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"ASCTEPartnersinEducationallowforrelevantcurriculaenhancementandfield experienceopportunitiestointegrateintothestudentexperience--servingasa fundamentalpillaroftheASCTEMission&Vision." PartnershipsandOutreach 9
Partnerships&Outreach
cybertechnologyandengineeringstudiesintheirownschools.
3.1:Assistteachers,administrators,andsuperintendentsacrossthestateinreplicating
3.2:Informexternalconstituentsaboutschoolengagements,achievements,and economicimpact. 3.3:Cohosteducationalexperiencessothatstudentsfromacrossthestatecanbenefit fromtheASCTEexperience 3.4:CollaboratewithstatewidepartnerstogiveASCTEgraduatesopportunitiesto attendAlabamahighereducationinstitutions. 3.5:ParticipateincommunityoutreacheffortsincoordinationwithASCTEpartners. 3.6:Developcollaborativerelationshipswithstakeholders,whichincludeparents, students,communitymembers,andpartnersineducation.
ASCTEPartnersinEducationallowforrelevantcurriculaenhancementand fieldexperienceopportunitiestointegrateintothestudentexperience-servingasafundamentalpillaroftheASCTEMission&Vision. ASCTEwillbuildsymbioticpartnershipsthatsupportlocalcommunitiesacross Alabama. 10
"Asreflectivepractitioners,it'simperativethatweassesstheeffectivenessofour approachandprogramstosafeguardfiscalandpedagogicalresponsibilities." InstitutionalEffectiveness 11
InstitutionalEffectiveness:
ASCTEwillbealeaderininstructionalexcellenceinCyberTechnologyand Engineeringbydevelopingandimplementingformalsystemstoassessandenhance programs.Theinstitutionwillstrategicallygrowwithintentionalityalignedwith resourcesavailabletotheinstitutionreinforcingitspositionasanationalmodel. Asreflectivepractitioners,it’simperativethatweassesstheeffectivenessofour approachandprogramstosafeguardfiscalandpedagogicalresponsibilities. 4.1:Evaluateinstructionalpracticesandstudentlearningtokeepcoursesrelevant andimpactful. 4.2:Conductstakeholdersatisfactionassessmentsandreviseactivitiesinresponse tosubstandardresults. 4.3:Createamulti-yearfiscaloperationsplanforallocatedresourcestomaximize growthandfacilityuse. 4.4:Sustainfinancialviabilitythroughestablishingefficienciesinpurchasingand parsimonyinexpenditures. 4.5:Ensuretheinstructorpayiscompetitive. 4.6:DevelopanEnrollmentManagementPlanthatidentifiesrecruitmentand retentionstrategiesthatsupportenrollmentgrowthandsustainability. 4.7:Infuseadditionalrevenuestreamsthroughtheannualfundandadvancement efforts. 4.8:Buildanddevelopanintegratedmarketing/communicationsplanacrossall departmentsofASCTE 12
