Jamie Bowers

This comprehensive progress report outlines Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary's mission to foster a culture of belonging, growth, and excellence, empowering students for an interconnected and changing world. The vision aims for a diverse, inclusive, and globally-minded learning community where every learner thrives. It details academic goals for the 2025-2026 school year, targeting improved proficiency in Reading, Math, and Science, along with enhanced progress for Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities. Strategic domains include Turnaround Leadership, Talent Development, Instructional Transformation, and Culture Shift, focusing on practices like goal monitoring, professional development, tiered instruction, and family engagement.

The meeting included updates from the District, leadership roles within the School Improvement Team (SIT), and a review of progress towards goals such as improving graduation rates, family engagement, academic achievement, and college and career readiness. The team voted to officially approve SIT goals and discussed next steps, including working on action steps in small groups. The review of the School Safety Plan was also on the agenda.

The 2025-2028 Local Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Plan for Orange County Schools focuses on providing a comprehensive and inclusive gifted education program. Key areas of focus include student identification, comprehensive programming, differentiated curriculum and instruction, personnel and professional development, partnerships, and program accountability. The plan aims to ensure equitable access to advanced learning opportunities, address the diverse needs of gifted learners, and promote continuous program improvement through data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

The Orange County Schools' 2021-2026 Strategic Plan focuses on equity, teaching leadership, exemplary staff, excellence and efficiency, and empowering culture. Key goals include decreasing out-of-school suspensions by 10% annually, reducing chronic absenteeism from 21.8% to 19% to improve student readiness and academic outcomes, and strengthening communication between schools, families, and the community.

The document outlines Orange County Schools' strategic plan, emphasizing the importance of parent advisors in supporting student success. The plan aims to strengthen communication and relationships between schools, families, and the community through initiatives like the 'School Champion Program.' It focuses on enhancing two-way communication, customer service, and community engagement to ensure every student is safe, seen, and supported. The plan also highlights strategies for involving parents in volunteering, school improvement teams, and advisory committees to improve district communications and student outcomes.