1	PENN CAMBRIA SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN HIGHLIGHTS 2006-2012
2	Mission The Penn Cambria School District will prepare productive citizens in a safe and positive environment that promotes excellence in academics, the arts and athletics.
3	Vision The Penn Cambria School District shall deliver the highest standards of teaching to ensure proficiency and achievement for all students.
4	Shared Values The principle that all children can learn in a healthy and safe environment A commitment to Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Diversity The educational support of family and community Effective teaching that utilizes a rigorous and relevant curriculum
5	Shared Values Continued Professional development Quality leadership that will foster a culture of teaching and learning The use of technology to enhance teaching and learning Accountability for all A continuous learning ethic
6	AND… Artful use of infrastructure that requires the strategic alignment and utilization of faculty , staff, facilities , time , technology and fiscal resources
7	GOALS AND STRATEGIES
8	Individual Plans Chapter 4 Plan Educational Technology Professional Education Teacher Induction Special Education
9	Chapter 4 Plan GOALS At least 45% of all students will be proficient in Mathematics, as measured by the annual state-wide PSSA assessments. At least 54% of all students will be proficient in Reading , as measured by the annual state-wide PSSA assessments.
10	Chapter 4 Math Strategies Elementary Students will receive math support Math courses will be strategically scheduled Students will utilize PLATO/Compass Learning Students will receive afterschool Academic Assistance
11	"Students will take PSSA Preparation..." Students will take PSSA Preparation Classes Teachers will participate in Curriculum Mapping
12	Chapter 4 Reading Strategies Students will receive afterschool Academic Assistance Students will receive Title I Reading Support Students will take Developmental Reading Classes Students will utilize PLATO/Compass Learning
13	"Students will receive Reading One-to-One..." Students will receive Reading One-to-One Support Teachers will participate in curriculum mapping
14	Educational Technology Goals Students will demonstrate proficiency in the National Education Technology Standards (NETS) Teachers will work toward proficiency in the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)
15	Educational Technology Strategies Students will follow a K-12 Technology Curriculum that is aligned with the NETS Teachers will participate in technology training that is aligned with the NETS-T Teachers will integrate more technology in the classroom
16	Professional Education Goal The professional education of teachers will reflect state and local priorities for students and schools, including: ▪ the education of all students within a framework of common learning standards ▪ accountability for learning results , ▪ development of the school as a learning community ▪ integration of technology into the teaching and learning process.
17	Professional Education Strategies Gifted Education: Teachers will receive training in Differentiated Instruction, Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles
18	"English as a Second Language..." English as a Second Language : Teachers will receive training in cultural diversity and ESL instructional methods • Technology: Teachers will receive training in Powerpoint, Excel , Internet, Word Processing, Smart Boards, blendedschools
19	"CPR :" CPR : Teachers will have access to CPR training at least once every three years.
20	Teacher Induction Plan Goal First year teachers and educational specialists will function more effectively and gain professionally during their first year in the teaching profession.
21	Teacher Induction Plan Strategies Inductees will be assigned mentor teachers with whom they will meet weekly. Each will keep a journal. Inductees will observe their mentors and other experienced teachers at least twice per semester. Inductees will complete the five day teacher induction program offered through IU8.
22	Special Education Goals and Strategies Goal 1: The percentage of students with disabilities performing below basic on the PSSA will decrease by 10% annually.
23	Strategies for Goal 1 Special ed staff will use curriculum mapping , participate in co-teaching arrangements, and receive on-going support and training in direct instruction. Special ed students will be provided with tutoring opportunities.
24	Goal 2 Special education staff will be better prepared to meet the needs of increasing numbers of students with autism and hearing impairments.
25	Strategies for Goal 2 Teachers and staff working with autism spectrum students will receive annual staff development and support Teachers and staff will be offered training in American Sign Language
26	Goal 3 The knowledge and skill level of paraprofessional staff providing support services to students with disabilities will be increased.
27	Strategies for Goal 3 3 Reading One-to-One aides will become certified as Reading One-to-One tutors ( Goal met in February) • All paraprofessional staff will be trained as Reading One-to-One tutors (Goal met in June) • All paraprofessional staff will receive ongoing training in inclusion
28	Goal 4 The participation of students with disabilities in post-secondary options will increase by 2% annually
29	Strategy for Goal 4 The transition teacher will continue to work with students to develop their post-secondary goals.
30	Assessment Plan
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32	Graduation Requirements: Completion of Required Courses Completion of the Culminating Project Demonstration of Proficiency on the Eleventh Grade PSSAs, the Senior Retest or the District Local Assessment
33	Required Courses Vocational Students Units Courses Units Courses 4 English 4 English 4 Math 3 Math 4 Science 3 Science 4 Social Studies 3 Social Studies 4 Arts/Humanities 2 * Arts/Humanities 3 Electives 8 Vocational Credits 2 Physical Education/Health 2 Physical Ed/Health Effective in the 2008-09 school year, one credit must be an on-line course.
34	The Culminating Project
35	Career Based Project Eighth Grade: Students take a career education course and complete a career interest inventory • Ninth Grade: Students declare a career objective. They conduct research on the career and submit a report
36	"Tenth Grade" Tenth Grade: Students complete ten hours of job shadowing in three different areas of their chosen field • Eleventh Grade: Students update their career objectives. They develop resumes and cover letters and participate in mock interviews
37	"Twelfth Grade" Twelfth Grade: Students complete a project related to their career objective. They complete another ten hours of job shadowing and a minimum of two post-secondary investigations. Finally, they submit their project as a digital portfolio.
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