BLUEPRINT 2.0 OUR WAY FORWARD

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OUR FOCUS AREAS Academics The work of developing transformational curriculum and assessments to prepare globally competitive graduates has begun using the BCPS-developed Teaching and Learning Framework, which includes the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards. A trajectory, or pathway, that presents a set of benchmarks of student achievement to move students toward being college and/or career ready has been defined. Central office administration has been restructured to provide targeted support to those schools that need it most. As part of the ongoing, data-informed decision making to provide students with equitable access to opportunities for effective teaching and learning, magnet programs across the county are being re-examined. Alternative education options are being evaluated to ensure that there are sufficient opportunities for those students who are not well served by the traditional educational environment. Achievement gaps begin in the earliest grades; therefore, plans are in place to expand access to prekindergarten. Early learning programs have long-term positive effects on children’s physical, motor, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development. In Baltimore County, there are more than 1,000 children who would benefit from but do not attend a prekindergarten program. While the early childhood services will create additional costs for the system, the value-for-cost in terms of human potential is very high. “…kids only have one chance at a quality education. Every day matters. Every day counts.” – Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, Speaking to BCPS Teachers BCPS COLLEGE AND CAREER-READY PATHWAY College and Career Readiness Score on SAT or ACT Take and Pass One AP Exam Grade 9 GPA of 2.8 Grade 3: On Grade Level Reading College and Career Readiness Score on the Grade 10 PSAT Grade 8 Algebra with a B or Higher Graduation Kindergarten Readiness The BCPS College and Career-Ready Pathway represents a trajectory of achievement markers that indicate that a student is on the path for college and/or career readiness. A student does not have to meet each point on the trajectory to be college and/or career ready nor does meeting one or more points on the pathway ensure that a student will enroll in college. The pathway points are useful for informing conversations about student achievement, teaching, and learning. Student achievement discussions should always include multiple sources of information. 19 BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BLUEPRINT 2.0: OUR WAY FORWARD 2014-2018
Additional high-impact academic strategic initiatives and actions contained in this strategic plan are intended to support every student in developing 21 st century and other skills and knowledge for college and career readiness. BCPS’ TEACHING AND LEARNING FRAMEWORK an increased focus on prevention. To continue BCPS’ proactive approach to safety and security, initiatives are in place to upgrade security measures that include instituting electronic access at all schools, completing camera upgrades, and requiring a systemic approach to identifying visitors. Students have been and will continue to be partners in this work. Students have shown impressive initiative by creating and implementing the first systemwide Anti-Bullying Day held during the 2012-2013 school year. The Student Advisory Board, Baltimore County Student Councils, and schools and students across the county made Anti-Bullying Day a significant success. The safety and security of students and staff in all schools and workplaces will continue to be a priority. Current school and central office safety and security plans and programs are being evaluated, and an integrated approach to effective practices will be in place. Continuously pursuing knowledge of best practices and resources that will enhance current strategies will be an ongoing effort. A systemwide priority is and will continue to be cultivating school and workplace environments that build on a culture of mutual respect, value the worth of every individual, promote appreciation of similarities and differences, and ensure safety and security. Safety and Security Safety has always been a primary concern in public education and has come to the forefront with school incidents in BCPS and across the country. Through partnership with the Baltimore County Police Department, BCPS has been and will continue to be proactive in keeping students and employees safe. A new Office of School Safety and Security has been established with Students deserve to have trusting relationships with adults at school and to know that they have an advocate – at least one adult in the school who cares about them and is connected to them. Creating a culture of deliberate excellence that is focused on well being and extends to relationships with one another is the best plan for securing the safety of all members of Team BCPS. Additional highimpact safety and security-related strategic initiatives and actions are detailed further in this strategic plan. Students deserve to have trusting relationships with adults at school and to know that they have an advocate – at least one adult in their school who cares about them and is connected to them. BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BLUEPRINT 2.0: OUR WAY FORWARD 2014-2018 20
Page 1 and 2: UPDATED METRICS JULY 2015 BLUEPRINT
Page 3 and 4: LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Dear
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Page 9 and 10: THE CALL TO EXCELLENCE BCPS will co
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Page 17 and 18: also benefit from these advancement
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Page 23 and 24: BCPS’ Commitment to Organizationa
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