Dan Orszulak

This District Improvement Plan aims to educate all students in an environment that supports high academic achievement, instills respect, and fosters civic responsibility, with the ultimate goal of developing successful lifelong learners. The plan focuses on three key strategic objectives: enhancing instructional strategies through reflective practice to engage all learners, increasing community engagement and support for student academic achievement, and developing a Multi-tiered System of Support for students' academic and non-academic needs.

The board meeting involved public testimony and discussions regarding educator licensure and preparation program regulations, with a focus on implementation of the Educator Diversity Act. Key topics also included the renewal of applications for Commonwealth Virtual Schools, specifically involving TECCA and the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School. Additionally, speakers discussed the necessity of robust preparation for educators, school accountability, and addressing the needs of advanced and accelerated students in districts across the state.

The meeting featured public testimony regarding several critical education policy areas. Key topics included a call for policy accommodations to keep twins together in vocational school admissions, concerns regarding the functionality and transparency of special education advisory panels, and strong advocacy for approving amendments to educator licensure regulations to create alternative pathways to testing for subject matter knowledge. The discussion emphasized the need for a more diverse and representative teacher workforce, addressing the impacts of licensing barriers on educators, particularly those with disabilities or international credentials, and the urgent need for systemic improvements in special education and teacher preparation programs.

This Technology Plan for Ware Public Schools is designed to develop 21st Century skills and knowledge for all learners, staff, and community members by leveraging technology. The plan focuses on maximizing technology integration in the curriculum, ensuring continuous professional development, enhancing the accessibility of technology including mobile devices and wireless infrastructure, and improving e-learning and communication through tools like Office 365 and parent/student portals. It aims to foster a supportive technological environment that promotes critical thinking, lifelong learning, and equitable access for all stakeholders.

The School Improvement Plan for Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School aims to create a nurturing, positive, and safe learning community for all students. The plan focuses on three primary goals: implementing effective literacy practices to enhance students' reading ability across phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension; providing an emotionally and physically safe environment to foster personal and social development; and increasing community visibility through parental and community outreach while addressing barriers to family engagement. The ultimate vision is to support students in developing respect for self and others, intellectual growth, problem-solving skills, and active citizenship.