Bird A. Sullivan

The Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences' strategic vision is to provide a high-quality, holistic education anchored in the arts and sciences, preparing students to compete in a global society. The plan aims for the district to be recognized as a premier, world-class leader in education by fostering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Key focus areas include empowering students to explore interests and develop critical thinking, ensuring highly qualified teachers, promoting committed school leadership, encouraging active parent partnerships, and maintaining clean, safe, and technologically advanced school sites. The overarching goal is to cultivate self-reliant, innovative, and productive lifelong learners who contribute value to a global society, ultimately striving to set educational trends rather than follow them.

The strategic plan for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences focuses on improving ELA and Math proficiency among scholars. The plan includes strategies such as implementing instructional leadership routines, MTSS frameworks for literacy and general support, curriculum planning, and tutoring interventions. Key goals include increasing the percentage of scholars showing growth and meeting grade-level proficiency in both ELA and Math, supported by professional development for teachers, instructional coaching, and data-driven decision-making.