Our mission is to educate all students to become lifelong learners, creative thinkers, caring citizens, and responsible contributors in our increasingly diverse global society. Our core values—excellence, engagement, perseverance, inclusion, and innovation—are reflected in the 2023-2028 District Strategic Plan and the programs, services, and activities that support student learning.
Alcott Strategic Plan Overview
1. Improve Student Growth and Achievement
- Focus on mitigating pandemic-related learning loss by sharing best practices and analyzing academic data to identify gaps and adjust instruction.
2. Foster Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Promote self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making through Responsive Classroom integration and SEL alignment across district levels.
3. Enhance Professional Development
- Ensure all faculty receive a minimum of three hours of professional development, with an emphasis on Responsive Classroom training and cultural competency.
4. Balance Technology Use
- Collaborate with the IT department to implement balanced technology practices and offer workshops on responsible technology use.
5. Expand Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
- Develop and expand MTSS through data use, defined intervention tiers, enrichment opportunities, and clear communication among stakeholders.
6. Promote Mental Health and Well-Being
- Provide staff with professional development on student well-being and mental health strategies, and organize school-wide activities to celebrate diversity and build community.
7. Ensure High Standards and Consistency
- Maintain high expectations and standards-based learning opportunities across classrooms, with a focus on early literacy and integrating new educational resources.
8. Strengthen Recruitment and Retention
- Aim for increased diversity in hiring, with 20% of new hires identifying as people of color and ensuring 100% retention of these staff members.
Click below to view Alcott's full 2023-2028 Strategic Plan PDF.