CPSD Strategic Plan

Outcome 1: Increase academic outcomes, student engagement, and attendance through high-quality instruction and authentic learning.

1.1: Strengthen Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to improve academic outcomes and attendance.

1.2: Expand career and technical education (CTE) & learning pathways to increase post-secondary readiness.

1.3: Support STEM, literacy, and math core curriculum, adoptions, and instructional strategies with high-quality curriculum, professional development, and resources.

1.4: Increase enrichment learning opportunities through community partnerships and service learning with highly-skilled staff.

1.5: Implement universal screeners and progress monitoring tools to inform instruction for students in literacy and math.

1.6: Promote summer learning programs to address learning loss, provide enrichment opportunities, and offer targeted academic support, with an emphasis on K-3 early literacy.

• K-12 Regular Attender Rate
• 3rd & 7th grade English Language Arts State Assessment
• 5th & 8th grade Mathematics State Assessment
• 9th Grade On-Track for Graduation
• 4-Year Graduation Rate
• 5-Year Completer Rate

Outcome 2: Strengthen early intervention, inclusive practices, and collaboration to provide better support for all students.

2.1: Strengthen tiered supports (e.g., PBIS, MTSS) tailored to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.

2.2: Provide the availability of specialists and mental health professionals (e.g., school psychologists, counselors, behavior specialists, speech language, autism and special education) and partner with community agencies to support students.

2.3: Provide ongoing professional development and coaching for staff—including general education teachers, special education teachers, EL/ML teachers, and support staff—on behavior de-escalation techniques, inclusive practices, differentiation, instructional strategies, and core/intervention curriculum, including an emphasis on K-3 Science of Reading.

2.4: Increase collaboration between special education and general education teachers.

2.5: Strengthen intervention materials and supplies to support literacy, with an emphasis on K-3.

• Measure the percentage of students in each tier of support to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
• Reduce discipline referrals and suspensions.
• Promote co-teaching and collaborative planning sessions by 25% by the end of the school year.
• Achieve a 10% increase in the percentage of K-3 students meeting reading proficiency targets within one year.

Outcome 3: Attract, retain, and develop highly qualified educators by offering robust recruitment, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

3.1: Focus on strategic recruitment efforts, structured mentorship programs, and ongoing professional development opportunities, while providing support for leadership and enrichment roles.

3.2: Strengthen mentorship programs to support new educators and improve retention.

3.3: Provide high-quality professional development focused on Professional Learning Communities, instructional practices, and student engagement.

3.4: Employ highly skilled staff to provide targeted academic literacy and MTSS support.

• Measure the percentage of new educators who remain in the district after one, two, and three years.
• Target: Ensure that 85% of new hires remain in the district for at least three years.
• Pair 100% of new educators with a mentor within their first month of employment.
• Ensure 100% of teachers are provided the opportunity to participate in at least three professional development sessions per year focused on instructional practices and student engagement.

Outcome 4: Expand student opportunities for dual credit, career readiness, and extracurricular engagement to prepare students for post-secondary success.

4.1: Expand dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), and career-connected learning opportunities, including updated “tools of the trade”.

4.2: Employ and train highly-skilled staff or community partners to increase student access to internship, learning pathways, and credit recovery programs supporting student choice, innovation, and belonging.

4.3: Enhance student engagement in extracurriculars and leadership development.

4.4: Strengthen credit recovery & home instruction programs with curriculum to support students in earning necessary credits to stay on track for graduation and postsecondary readiness.

• Increase student enrollment in dual credit, AP, and career-connected learning programs by 15% by the end of the school year.
• Increase the number of internships and learning pathways by 20% in the next year.
• Ensure at least 85% of students in need of credit recovery participate in and complete the program successfully.
• Expand the number of career pathways by 25% within the next two years.

Outcome 5: Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive school culture that nurtures student well-being and cultural responsiveness.

5.1: Expand social-emotional learning (SEL), English Learner, and Migrant Education initiatives to support student well-being.

5.2: Recruit, employ, and train staff to build trusted relationships, de-escalate conflict, model restorative practices, and partner with community organizations, for a safe, supportive environment.

5.3: Foster inclusive school environments through belonging initiatives and cultural responsiveness.

5.4: Implement regular, district-wide school safety training and professional development, ensuring all staff are equipped with tools to respond effectively to safety concerns, manage crises, and support a safe learning environment.

• Track the percentage of staff who complete training in building relationships, de-escalating conflict, and restorative practices.
• Track student feedback through surveys or focus groups to assess their sense of inclusivity and cultural responsiveness in the school environment.
• Ensure that 100% of staff complete school safety training and professional development within the academic year.
• Conduct surveys to assess student and parent perceptions of the safety and supportiveness of the school environment.
• Track the academic performance of English Learners and migrant students, focusing on their progress in language acquisition, academic achievement, and graduation rates.

Outcome 6: Build stronger partnerships and increase family and community involvement in supporting student success.

6.1: Foster school climate to imporove student and staff sense of belonging and engagement.

6.2: Strengthen family engagement efforts through workshops, forums, and communication tools.

6.3: Build stronger partnerships with businesses, higher education, and local organizations.

6.4: Provide transparent, proactive communication on key district initiatives.

6.5: Increase family access to literacy resources and learning opportunities for K-3.

• Increase participation in school activities.
• Increase family attendance at events, conferences and parent meetings.
• Establish at least 10 new partnerships with businesses, higher education, or local organizations by the end of the school year.
• Increase student participation in internship or career pathway programs through these partnerships.
• Provide updates on key district initiatives to families and stakeholders via email, newsletters, and meetings.

Outcome 7: Ensure efficient use of resources and sustainable facilities planning to support district growth and modernization.

7.1: Develop a long-term financial susyainability and facilities plan aligned with the distict's strategic vision, growth and modernization to ensure

7.2: Invest in necessary building improvements that enhance student safety, expansion of high school learning pathways, and career-focused education programs.

7.3: Allocate funding for necessary building improvements that support K-12 technology integration.

• Measure the progress toward completing and approving the facilities plan.
• Ensure the facilities plan is aligned with enrollment projections and growth forecasts.
• Track the total budget allocated to improvements that support K-12 technology integration (e.g., upgraded wiring, staff/student laptops).
• Track the completion rate of regular building maintenance tasks as part of the long-term facilities plan.