Angela DeFilippis

The District Comprehensive Education Plan (DCEP) for Community School District 15 outlines a strategic roadmap for improving student outcomes and fostering an inclusive educational environment. It focuses on five key priorities: ensuring all students learn to read well, are physically and emotionally safe, and have a high-quality academic experience; preparing all students for college and career readiness with economic security; and fostering more inclusive and responsive environments for parents and families. An additional priority addresses attendance and chronic absenteeism. The plan aims to achieve these through an equity-driven, continuous improvement cycle, focusing on specific, measurable goals to enhance academic achievement, safety, wellness, career readiness, family engagement, and reduce chronic absenteeism.

The District Comprehensive Education Plan (DCEP) for District 15 focuses on five key priorities: ensuring all students learn to read well; ensuring all students are physically and emotionally safe; ensuring all students have a high-quality academic experience; ensuring all students graduate college and career ready; and fostering inclusive and responsive districts and schools. The plan uses data analysis to identify priority needs and root causes, setting SMART goals with measurable targets and key strategies to improve student outcomes. Specific initiatives include strengthening foundational literacy curricula, increasing educator knowledge of Project-Based Learning, improving Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction, and enhancing physical and emotional safety through staff training and support. The plan also emphasizes family and community engagement through various strategies and activities.