Strategic Plan
In June 2024, the Board of Education proudly adopted our Strategic Plan, setting a clear vision for the future of BPS101. We are now focused on developing actionable goals aligned with the plan’s priorities and strategies. Comprehensive metrics and an interactive dashboard will be available soon to track progress and ensure transparency. For more details, view the full plan.
Mission and Vision
Mission: Empowering every student to achieve their unique potential through an equitable and personalized experience that supports post pre-K – 12 pathways.
Vision: We foster an environment of continuous improvement and student success and are recognized for our excellence. Our graduates will be curious, resilient, empathetic, and proactive contributors to society.
Values
- Collaboration: Partnerships with students, families, staff, and the community.
- Equity: Providing equitable opportunities and resources.
- Excellence: High standards in teaching, learning, and operations.
- Innovation: Embracing new ideas for better outcomes.
- Integrity: Honesty and transparency in actions and decisions.
- Lifelong Learning: Continuous growth for students and staff.
- Respect: Fostering a culture of respect and diversity.
Priority 1: Enhance Teaching & Learning Practices
Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, such as differentiated instruction, formative assessment, and project-based learning, to meet diverse student needs.
- Enhanced Literacy Instruction: Implement evidence-based literacy programs across all grade levels to improve reading skills and academic performance.
- Real-World Learning Applications: Integrate project-based learning and real-world problem-solving into the curriculum to increase student engagement.
- Personalized Learning Pathways: Use adaptive technologies and differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs and enhance outcomes.
- Collaborative Professional Learning: Foster professional learning communities to share best practices and innovations.
- Continuous Feedback Mechanisms: Develop robust feedback systems for students and teachers to support continuous improvement.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Provide targeted professional development focusing on curriculum, equity, and cultural competence.
Priority 2: Foster Inclusion & Belonging
Implement comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and create equitable learning environments that address the needs of all students.
- Amplifying Student Voice: Create formal channels for student feedback and participation in decision-making.
- Equity Audits and Action Plans: Conduct equity audits and develop action plans to address disparities.
- Social-Emotional Learning Programs: Implement comprehensive SEL programs to support students’ emotional and social development.
- Family and Community Partnerships: Strengthen engagement with families and community organizations to enhance student learning.
- Diverse Staff Recruitment and Development: Recruit and retain diverse teaching staff and develop future educators.
Priority 3: Operational Excellence and Resource Stewardship
Demonstrate effective and efficient operations and ensure excellent stewardship of public resources and our physical learning environments.
- Facility Maintenance and Upgrades: Implement schedules to maintain safe and conducive learning environments.
- Alignment with Educational Needs: Ensure facilities and resources support current and future curricular and extracurricular programs.
- Enhanced Extracurricular Support: Provide robust support for extracurricular activities.
- Comprehensive Safety Programs: Collaborate with local agencies to improve safety training and preparedness.
- Technology Integration: Enhance technology infrastructure and cybersecurity through regular updates and training.