Catherine Sweeney

The Pocono Mountain West Junior High School's ATSI Title 1 School Plan is a roadmap for the 2023-2024 academic year, focused on creating a safe and nurturing learning environment to cultivate lifelong learners and academic excellence. The plan prioritizes improving student achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics for all students, including English Language Learners, through a standards-based curriculum and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Framework. Measurable goals include a 10% increase in academic growth as evidenced by Lexile levels and Math CDT scores for the specified groups.

The Pocono Mountain School District Library Media Curriculum for Grades K-2 is designed to develop students' proficiency in reading, critical thinking, and information literacy. Key concepts include using effective reading strategies to construct meaning, actively interpreting and evaluating information, and becoming active listeners and effective speakers. The curriculum also emphasizes the use of varied resources for research, the importance of clear and effective writing influenced by audience and purpose, and the ethical and productive use of information as responsible citizens in a global society. It integrates specific PA Core Standards across these areas.

This plan outlines Pocono Mountain East High School's vision to ensure students achieve state-level proficiency in ELA and Mathematics and are academically successful and socially responsible upon graduation. Key priorities include the expansion of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to all grade levels and the continuation of the Cardinal Period program to foster conflict resolution skills. The plan aims to increase regular student attendance by 1.3% and improve student perception of beneficial Cardinal Period lessons by 30%, focusing on student-centered support systems, school climate, and culture.

This document outlines the Educator Induction Plan for Pocono Mountain School District, providing a two-year induction experience for first-year teachers, long-term substitutes, and educational specialists from 2024-2027. The plan emphasizes a structured program including mentor relationships, comprehensive training on teacher observation and evaluation models, and ongoing needs assessments. Key content areas covered encompass pedagogical frameworks, curriculum review, classroom management, and instructional technology. The overarching goal is to support the professional growth of new staff to ensure high-quality instruction and enhanced learning experiences for all students.

This document outlines the Pocono Mountain School District's Professional Development Plan (Act 48) for the 2024-2027 period. The plan adheres to Chapter 4 and 49.17 requirements, specifying professional education options such as graduate coursework and conferences, and details how to meet the educational needs of staff and diverse learners. Key components include enhancing language and literacy acquisition, closing achievement gaps, and addressing trauma-informed care. Action plans focus on 'Check and Connect Training' and developing 'MTSS Grade Span Matrices' to ensure a continuum of student services, with continuous evaluation and review procedures in place.