Janice Bart

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.

The DuBois Area School District's strategic plan focuses on providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in a global economy. Key areas of focus include ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, closing achievement gaps, providing diverse educational opportunities that meet students' academic, physical, emotional, and social needs, fostering a safe and positive learning environment, and developing 21st-century skills. The plan emphasizes data-driven instruction, strong partnerships with parents and the community, and the provision of various support programs to meet the needs of economically disadvantaged and special education students. The district aims to achieve educational excellence by aligning curriculum, instruction, assessments, and professional development to Pennsylvania's academic standards and utilizing various assessment methods to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions. The plan also addresses school safety, gifted education services, and collaboration with community agencies to provide comprehensive support for students and families.

The DuBois Area School District's 2023-2026 Comprehensive Plan prioritizes increasing student achievement and growth, focusing on foundational literacy, career readiness, and social-emotional well-being. Specific initiatives include implementing the PLN/4 Lenses literacy strategies, expanding career exploration opportunities through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, and developing multi-tiered support systems for student and staff mental health. The plan also emphasizes enhancing writing skills across the curriculum and improving close reading and text analysis skills. The plan aims to improve student outcomes in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science, while addressing challenges related to student mental health and well-being, and career readiness.