Louisa County Public Schools Strategic Plan 2015-2021 Introduction and Purpose: The Strategic Plan of Louisa County Public Schools 2015-2021 updates the previous 2009-2015 Strategic Plan. This update is a product of analyzing parent and teacher surveys, discussions with Superintendent’s Parent Advisory, Superintendent’s Employee Advisory Council, and school administration. This plan provides a framework for the continued progress and pursuit of academic achievement for all students.





LCPS Mission The mission of Louisa County Public Schools is to educate each student for life-long learning.

Vision -Provide a safe learning environment -Offer the most appropriate educational opportunities to each student -Increase parental and community involvement -Increase staff retention -Operate in a fiscally responsible manner



School Improvement Plans

District Goals

Strategic Plan

How Does This Work?

Goal# 1 Achievement: Louisa County Public Schools will develop, advance and support academic programs which enable our students to become lifelong learners.

Objectives

Department Responsible for Implementation

Objective 1: LCPS students will master foundational skills in reading, writing mathematics, science and social studies

Instruction Special ED

Action Steps/Strategies • •

Create a division wide system of interventions for struggling students. Provide training and support for teachers and administrators in analysis of data to drive decision making in instruction.

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Develop and integrate into elementary, middle, and high school curriculum meaningful STEM lessons.

Objective 2: Faculty and administration will develop programs and curriculum that develop and enrich critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication skills

Instruction

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Research and explore the needs of a STEM or STEM-Health or STEAM-Arts academy within Louisa County Public Schools

Objective 3: LCPS students will meet proficiency and show growth in every subject and in every grade level as measured by a system of common assessments Objective 4: LCPS students will meet state and federal academic mandates Objective 5: LCPS personnel will work to ensure that the graduation rate will continue to improve as measured by the Virginia Department of Education

Instruction Assessment

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Implement the balanced assessment model to include criterion referenced and performance based assessments. In addition communicate student progress to parents.

Instruction Assessment

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Focus division resources to support schools in improvement

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Expand the number of STEM/STEAM opportunities and career and technical education courses to match student interests; ensure work force credentials, industry certification and CTE completer requirements Monitor watch-lists of students at risk and develop interventions at all grade levels to ensure that students are on schedule to graduate. Expand opportunities for early childhood education

Instruction Assessment

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Provide training on all software for teachers, staff and support staff Research and implement a digital product that will replace or enhance textbooks Instruction Implement a data warehouse that can hold historical student achievement data for several years. Technology • Implement and train parents in the SIS (Student Information System) as new tools are purchased *STEM – Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics *STEM- H – Health is the additional *STREAM – R – refers to Reading *STEAM- A- refers to the Arts Objective 6: LCPS will develop and implement a technology plan which enhances the integration of technology in the classroom

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Goal# 2 Communication with all Stakeholders: Louisa County Public Schools will facilitate and enhance communication with parents and community agencies. Objectives

Department Responsible for Implementation

Action Steps/Strategies

Objective 1: LCPS will ensure appropriate and timely • Develop and implement a public relations plan to maximize the communication potential of Technology communication between schools and community the division stakeholders by using technology and advanced media Objective 2: • Work with local businesses to develop internships for high school students. LCPS will create partnerships with business and • Meet with local businesses to develop a community assessment of employment needs and Instruction industry to provide mentorship and practical work training needs for all students. experience for students Objective 3: • Develop a STEM committee made of teachers in grade K-12 to design curriculum and other LCPS will develop a number of STEAM opportunities in Instruction opportunities for students in grades K-12. grades K - 12 *STEM – Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics *STEM- H – Health is the additional *STREAM – R – refers to Reading *STEAM- A- refers to the Arts



Goal# 3: Louisa County Public Schools will optimize available resources to maintain fiscal stability and cost effectiveness.

Objectives

Department Responsible for Implementation

Objective 1: LCPS will review student transportation system

Transportation

Action Steps/Strategies •

Review of established routines

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Prioritize major capital projects to respond to population and demographic changes in the area. Review the list of routine maintenance items needed to optimize efficiency and safety in all schools.

Objective 2: LCPS will develop a list of capital projects and maintenance items to be accomplished

Maintenance

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Objective3: Enhance the food service department while maintaining self-sustaining financial status and assessing the quality of the product.

• Nutrition •

Plan appropriate breakfast programs that meet the needs of all our students. These programs include breakfast in the classroom at the elementary level; grab and go at the middle level and breakfast after the bell at the high school. Continue to expand collaboration with VA-Tech Extension office and master gardeners, to expand school gardens and nutrition education in the classroom

Objective 4: • Expand recruiting to ensure a pool of candidates Recruit/Retain Administrators, teachers, classified Human Resources • Expand instructional coaching support personnel • Conduct a study of compensation levels for all employee groups. Maintain competitiveness in compensation *STEM – Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics *STEM- H – Health is the additional *STREAM – R – refers to Reading *STEAM- A- refers to the Arts



LCPS – Standards of Learning Assessments - 5 Year Trends – Elementary Grade 3 Reading

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20142015 69%

20102011 85%

Grade 5 Reading

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Grade 5 Science

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LCPS – Standards of Learning Assessments - 5 Year Trends – LCMS 2010-2011

Grade 6 Reading Grade 7 Reading Grade 8 Reading Grade 8 Writing Grade 6 Math Grade 7 Math Grade 8 Math Grade 8 History Grade 8 Science Algebra I Geometry

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LCPS –Standards of Learning Assessments - 5 Year Trends – LCHS 2010-2011

EOC: Reading EOC: Writing Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Earth Science Earth Science Chemistry World I World II VA/US History

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CTE Test Results 2014-2015

Class

Test

Fall Results

Econ/Finance Fire-Fighting CIS

W!SE Firefighter I MOS

Nurse Aide Culinary Arts II Culinary Arts III Landscaping/Turf Animal Systems / Vet Sci Animal Systems / Vet Sci Green House Various Small Animal Care II Cosmetology Cosmetology Auto III

C.N.A ServSafe NOCTI Pesticide Beef Quality Pork Quality Green House Ops WRS NOCTI NOCTI License ASE

Arch / Eng. Drawing TOTAL

AutoDesk

116/156 177/210 4 of 6 N/A 21/23* 24/29* *multiple tests per student 19/20 19/20 4 of 11 14/27 5 of 8 8 of 9 9 of 12 21/26 19/20 N/A 8 of 9 62/65 43/56 11 of 21 8 of 8 1 of 8 15/20* 2 tests per student 14 of 18 264/343 413/518

677/861 ASVAB Carpentry / Building Trades

Spring Results

OSHA

77% 18 /25

7 of 14

37/39

15/15

2014-2015

2013-2014 2012-2013

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LCPS – Diplomas Awarded by Year and Category