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During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.
On December 14, 2023, the School Board voted on the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan’s mission, vision, core values, and priorities (Print Version)
Mission
APS will ensure all students learn and excel in high-quality, safe, and supportive schools.
Vision
APS provides an outstanding education where every student develops the skills and knowledge to become successful, college- or career-ready graduates and responsible global citizens.
Core Values
- Excellence – We believe all students will receive a high-quality education through rigorous, evidence-based, and innovative instruction.
- Equity & Inclusion – We believe in raising achievement for all students, eliminating gaps, providing equitable access to opportunities, and fostering intentional inclusion for our diverse community.
- Integrity – We build trust by acting honestly, openly, ethically, and respectfully.
- Relationships – We believe mutual respect and transparent communication between students, families, school and division staff, and our community builds trusting relationships.
- Stewardship – We believe the fiscally responsible and transparent management of APS resources honors the community’s investment in our schools and provides safe, effective, and environmentally sustainable learning environments.
- Whole Student – We believe that addressing the social, emotional, and physical needs of all students fosters academic excellence and an inclusive community.
- Valuing Staff – We believe the engagement, satisfaction, development, and wellbeing of our staff enables the success of our students and is critical to our community.
Priorities
- Student Academic Growth and Success – APS will ensure each student achieves academic excellence through high-quality instruction and systems of support to eliminate opportunity and achievement gaps.
- Student Well-Being – In partnership with families, staff, and students, APS will create inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments that foster all students’ intellectual, physical, mental, social emotional growth and well-being.
- Centered Workforce – APS will support and invest in a culture that attracts and retains skilled, talented, and effective staff committed to student success and well-being.
- Operational Excellence – APS will plan and implement efficient, effective, and sustainable system-wide operations to support the success of our students, staff, and community.
- Student, Family and Community Partnerships – APS will strengthen and develop partnerships built on trust with students, families, community members, organizations, and local government to support student learning.
The next phase in the development of the APS Strategic Plan will continue over the next few months with the focus shifting to the monitoring and implementation elements (objectives, strategies, and key performance indicators). The community will have multiple opportunities to provide feedback during this phase of the process.
Please see the March 21 Strategic Plan Monitoring Report for update on the process including upcoming engagement opportunities in April 2024
The Superintendent will make recommendations on the performance objectives, strategies and key performance indicators to the School Board in June 2024. View the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan News Release for additional information.