Commonwealth Academy's Strategic Plan (2021-2026)

COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY

“ A look in a student’s eye when they make a CONNECTION. A smile when they share in class for the first time. The laugh when they share a joke with their friends. The excitement when they get accepted to college.

Commonwealth is all about that SPARK: finding it, and using it to light the way forward.”

STRATEGIC PLAN 2021–2026

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What We Have in Common STRATEGIC PLAN 2021–2026

COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY is a national leader in differentiated instruction for average to gifted students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differences. Through best practices in education, and strong relationships in an atmosphere of respect and joyful seriousness of purpose, we inspire excellence, allow students to fully explore their intellectual passion, and foster the personal growth needed to allow our students to excel in college AND BEYOND.

COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY

“ A look in a student’s eye when they make a CONNECTION. A smile when they share in class for the first time. The laugh when they share a joke with their friends. The excitement when they get accepted to college.

Commonwealth is all about that SPARK: finding it, and using it to light the way forward.”

STRATEGIC PLAN 2021–2026

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What We Have in Common STRATEGIC PLAN 2021–2026

What we believe WE BELIEVE that everyone

WE BELIEVE that learning

deserves to feel valued, safe, and respected.

should be meaningful and authentic.

WE BELIEVE that in a caring

WE BELIEVE in appreciating

and responsive environment, students can thrive and

and honoring multiple perspectives and cultures.

achieve academic excellence.

WE BELIEVE in serving WE BELIEVE that respect,

and giving back to the

honor, trust, and active engagement are fundamental.

greater community.

WE BELIEVE in the power

of strong partnerships with families.

PEOPLE

Community and connection

PROGRAM

Rooted in research

Our STRATEGIC PLAN HAS FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS

PLACE

Room to grow

PERPETUITY

A sustainable future

PEOPLE OUR GOAL Commonwealth Academy will continue to focus on building a strong and inclusive community.

A diverse, involved community of families and faculty allows students to grow a deeper respect and understanding of differences and to be prepared to succeed in the broader world outside C/A. Our Plan: u

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Emphasize health and wellness

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Focus on and strengthen

for students and faculty/

our commitment to

staff alike.

diversity in our hiring and

Expand programming for adults

admissions practices.

in the community and look for ways to bring programs to families rather than families to programs.

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PROGRAM OUR GOAL Commonwealth Academy will continue to incorporate new brain research and best teaching practices for students with executive function challenges. C/A will expand programs to support the changing needs of its students, focusing on the whole child.

Our school is built on understanding and applying current educational research and best practices. Students’ and families’ needs are constantly evolving, as is the brain research that informs our teaching and learning; we remain committed to staying up to date with both.

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Our Plan: u

u

Invest further in the professional

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Foster partnerships with other

development and training of

institutions such as other

faculty and staff in order to

schools with similar programs,

deliver an outstanding program

higher ed institutions, and

for children with executive

businesses to expose students

function challenges.

to resources and experiences

E nhance offerings beyond

beyond C/A’s walls.

regular school hours, in particular before and after school and summer programs.

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PLACE OUR GOAL

Commonwealth Academy will ensure that the facilities continue to support teaching and learning and the student experience.

As the school grows over time, facilities will need to reflect that growth and adapt to the changing needs of the students and the program. Our Plan: u

u

Expand enrollment as

Continue to evaluate

appropriate to fit present

facility needs as the

facilities comfortably.

school contemplates

Consider program needs

its next location.

and continue to adapt and build to serve those needs.

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PERPETUITY OUR GOAL

Commonwealth Academy understands the importance of long-term sustainability and will continue to build strong financial resources to buffer unexpected needs and to ensure that the school continues to serve its mission with excellence.

As a relatively new school, C/A has focused primarily on growing the school and establishing its success. At this juncture in the history of C/A, it is important to focus not only on the present but also on the future of the school. This means turning attention to increasing philanthropy at every level and growing endowment. Our Plan: u

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I nvest in marketing and communicating

u

Build on our growing reputation as a leader

the value of a C/A education and

in the field of executive function with

its differentiators to attract and

training programs and other knowledge-

advance enrollment.

sharing opportunities.

D evelop a strong culture of philanthropy

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Look for opportunities to grow as a good

with not only current families but also

neighbor, and connect with and serve the

alumni and their families and members

wider community.

of the greater community.

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Commonwealth Academy is a college preparatory school that embraces students of average to gifted ability who have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differences.

In an inclusive, caring community, we empower our students to thrive and discover their path to excellence with small class size and differentiated instruction.

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COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY is a national leader in differentiated instruction for average to gifted students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differences. Through best practices in education, and strong relationships in an atmosphere of respect and joyful seriousness of purpose, we inspire excellence, allow students to fully explore their intellectual passion, and foster the personal growth needed to allow our students to excel in college AND BEYOND.

COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY

“ A look in a student’s eye when they make a CONNECTION. A smile when they share in class for the first time. The laugh when they share a joke with their friends. The excitement when they get accepted to college.

Commonwealth is all about that SPARK: finding it, and using it to light the way forward.”

STRATEGIC PLAN 2021–2026

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What We Have in Common