Barbara Reedy

This Educational Facilities Master Plan outlines strategic goals for the DuBois Area School District, focusing on establishing equal quality standards across all elementary schools, providing 21st-century educational environments, and addressing critical needs in safety, security, technology, and space. The plan details the modernization and replacement of aging and inefficient facilities, particularly at Wasson and Oklahoma Elementary Schools. It explores various building options, including renovations, additions, and potential consolidation scenarios, while considering energy efficiency, operational costs, and the optimal utilization of building capacities for long-term planning.

The DuBois Area School District's comprehensive plan is designed to strengthen district-wide alignment of curriculum, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes, and professional learning for continuous improvement. Key strategic priorities include fostering a focused system for continuous improvement, implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, particularly a vertically aligned literacy framework, and enhancing the K-12 career readiness system. The plan aims to improve student outcomes across academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance domains, ensuring equitable access to rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and preparing students for postsecondary success through strategic partnerships and data-informed decision-making.

This document outlines the ATSI Non-Title 1 School Plan for DuBois Area Senior High School for the 2024-2025 school year. The plan focuses on two primary objectives: increasing overall academic growth and achievement in Mathematics and ELA for all students, including those with disabilities, and improving regular attendance rates across all student groups. Strategic initiatives include enhancing curriculum alignment with state standards, implementing data-informed instructional practices through tools like STAR assessments, utilizing co-taught classrooms, and providing after-school support. To address attendance, the school will conduct weekly monitoring meetings, partner with external agencies like 'Justice Works,' expand mental health support, and promote student engagement through inclusive programs and virtual learner support. The overarching vision is to provide diverse educational opportunities, foster self-reliance, and ensure a safe, positive learning environment that prepares students for success in a global society.

This School Plan outlines DuBois Area High School's vision to provide an education that enables students to be competitive in a global economy, focusing on academic excellence, diverse opportunities, and 21st-century skills. The ATSI plan specifically addresses improving student attendance, enhancing writing and comprehension across subjects, and strengthening team teaching. Key priorities include addressing declining ELA and Mathematics achievement due to curriculum alignment, rigorous ELA offerings, and improved foundational skills in reading and math. The plan implements strategies such as data-informed instruction, diagnostic testing, co-taught classrooms, after-school programs, and professional development to enhance student growth and achievement in ELA and Mathematics for all students, including those with disabilities.

The DuBois Area School District's ATSI non-Title 1 School Plan for 2025-2026 focuses on providing education to make students competitive in the global economy. The plan aims to improve attendance, especially within the Special Education subgroup, enhance communication between the school and families regarding student attendance, improve fundamental writing and comprehension skills across core subject areas, and enhance the team teaching model while increasing access to regular education classes.