Worcester County Public Schools is committed to ensuring that every student graduates with the skills necessary to successfully enter higher education or the global workforce. Forward View 2022 is Worcester County Public Schools’ strategic plan to enable students to realize their own personal success. The focus areas, goals and strategies within this plan have been carefully designed from input gathered from all of our stakeholders. It is our belief that Forward View 2022 will keep our school system on course for greatness well into the future. STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2022 ViewForward2022 6270 Worcester Highway | Newark, MD 21841 p: 410-632-5000 | f: www.worcesterk12.org410-632-0364WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Introduction
Dear WCPS Community, I am pleased to present on behalf of Worcester County Public Schools the next strategic plan, Forward View 2022. The launch of this 2017-2022 strategic plan as you can see from its title is about looking forward and planning for the future. This plan builds upon the strong foundation of success that Worcester County Public Schools has already experienced, but turns our focus to the future. A future in which every student is provided an educational program that inspires a love of learning, encompasses challenging curriculum and provides students with the support to rise to their fullest potential.
Forward View 2022 also demonstrates the shared values of our school system community.
In development of this plan, each segment of our community was invited to share their ideas for moving WCPS forward. Through meetings with faculties, leadership, community members and students, the strategic planning committee created a plan that reflects our community’s desires in the education of our youth. Through your review of this document, you will notice that the goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with measuring our progress are fewer. Through research and our committee work, we have determined these metrics to be better indicators of overall school system progress. WCPS has also begun the work to align our school improvement planning, department strategic planning, and leadership evaluation. This alignment will ensure that with each decision made, our core values and ideals are kept at the forefront.
As we move forward, I look to you as a member of our school system community to help us realize success. It is only through continued partnership and collaboration that Forward View 2022 will truly set our students on the path to a prosperous future. Worcester County Superintendent of Schools
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The mission of Worcester County Public Schools is to cultivate a safe, student-centered, educational environment in which our diverse community of learners develops positive relationships and is prepared for an ever-changing world. Vision Mission Areas
of Focus Throughout stakeholder input meetings, feedback gathered from all groups often fell into four main focus areas, which were adopted by the Strategic Planning Committee to form the overall focus of the Forward View 2022 strategic plan. SCHOOL SAFETY COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONALCOLLABORATION&EFFECTIVENESSACHIEVEMENTACADEMIC
All students will be empowered to become life-long learners, ready to embrace the future and contribute positively to their community.
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Strategic
GOAL: Every student will be academically successful and experience continuous growth by engaging in a rigorous instructional program preparing them for a competitive, culturally diverse world.
KEY INDICATORS:PERFORMANCE
Academic Achievement
- Mr. William L. Gordy, Board of Education President KPI 1.1 - Percentage of students demonstrating kindergarten readiness as measured by the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) KPI 1.2 – Percentage of Grade 3 students demonstrating on grade level reading as measured by a score of level four or five on PARCC KPI 1.3 – Percentage of Grade 3 students demonstrating on grade level mathematics as measured by a score of level four or five on PARCC KPI 1.4 – Percentage of Algebra I students demonstrating proficiency as measured by a score of level four or five on PARCC KPI 1.5 – Percentage of Grade 8 students demonstrating on grade level reading as measured by a score of level four or five on PARCC KPI 1.6 – Percentage of high school students who meet College and Career Readiness standards through appropriate means (i.e. SAT, PARCC, CTE Pathway, etc.)
Beginning in Pre-Kindergarten, Worcester County Public Schools strives to provide a rigorous, relevant and engaging program of study for every student in our school system.
Through development of high quality curriculum and building opportunities for personalizing learning, Worcester County continues to be a leader in educational excellence.
“Together, we can reach unimaginable heights and ensure the children of Worcester County reach their fullest potential.”
KPI 1.7 – Percentage of diploma-bound students graduating within four years of enrolling in high school KPI 1.8 – Increase teacher capacity to deliver personalized instruction through the use of a learning management system
Communication & Collaboration Worcester County Public Schools is a school system rich in partnerships. Building strong relationships with all stakeholders is the foundation on which we are able to build such success. By bringing focus to communication and collaboration with our stakeholders, we pledge to continue our efforts in providing transparency and meaningful opportunities for two-way dialogue. GOAL: Through collaborative relationships, staff, families and our community will experience timely and honest communication about district initiatives, activities and performance. KEY KPIINDICATORS:PERFORMANCE2.1–Percentage of community indicating satisfaction with district and school communications as measured by an annual communications survey KPI 2.2 – Percentage of employees indicating satisfaction with district and school communications as measured by an annual communications survey Communicate with WCPS Facebook: FB.me/WorcesterSystem Twitter: @WorcesterSystem Instagram: WorcesterSystem YouTube: WorcesterSystem Email: info@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
- Mr. Louis H. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools
The safety of all Worcester County Public Schools continues to be a primary focus for our school system. We firmly believe that providing safe, supportive learning and working environments for our students and staff is essential for success. Every school and office in Worcester County will be free of conditions that inhibit student learning or staff productivity.
KEY KPIINDICATORS:PERFORMANCE3.1–
Percentage of students meeting the 94% attendance standard KPI 3.2 –of school suspension KPI 3.3 –indicating overall satisfaction of their school(s) as measured by an annual climate survey KPI 3.4 –expressing their satisfaction with the safety and security of their school(s) as measured by an annual climate survey KPI 3.5 –per school bus, “We need to reexamine the idea of discipline. What we should be instilling in our students is a strong moral compass.”
School Safety
GOAL: Every Worcester County Public School will be a safe and secure learning environment that creates and maintains a culture of respect and positivity with the intention of promoting the well-being of every student.
Organizational Effectiveness School systems must implement processes and efficiently utilize resources to be effective. Worcester County Public Schools pledges to protect the investment made by the citizens of Worcester County by ensuring all operations are efficient, well-managed and proactive in planning for the future. GOAL: Worcester County Public Schools will maximize organizational e ff ectiveness through professional learning, continuous growth and participative leadership while maintaining integrity, transparency, and a commitment to professionalism. KEY INDICATORS:PERFORMANCE KPI 4.1 – Percentage of staff attendance KPI 4.2 – Percentage of minorities hired into professional positions KPI 4.3 – Number of workdays lost due to workplace accidents KPI 4.4 – Percentage of reactive maintenance requests addressed within 48 hours KPI 4.5 – Percentage of schools/workplaces offering multiple, on-going health and wellness activities for their staff KPI 4.6 – Percentage of open Information Technology service requests KPI 4.7 – Percentage of professional staff holding a Master’s degree or higher
6270 Worcester Highway | Newark, MD 21841 p: 410-632-5000 | f: www.worcesterk12.org410-632-0364WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Board of Education, June 2017 William L. Gordy, President J. Douglas Dryden, Vice President Barry Q. Brittingham, Sr. Eric W. Cropper, Sr. Elena J. McComas Robert A. Rothermel, Jr. Sara D. Thompson School System Leadership Louis H. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools John R. Quinn, Chief Academic Officer H. Stephen Price, Chief Operating Officer Vincent E. Tolbert, Chief Financial Officer