West Springfield Public Schools Student Opportunity Act Plan 2024-2027
The West Springfield Public Schools (WSPS) Student Opportunity Act (SOA) plan focuses on accelerating achievement for high-needs students (multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students) by implementing evidence-based programs (EBPs). The plan centers on three main areas: equitable access to resources, alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and family and community engagement. Key investments include staff training on multilingual learner strategies, high-leverage instructional practices for students with disabilities, family engagement techniques, and the implementation of high-quality instructional materials. The plan aims to improve MCAS performance levels, lower Grade 9 failure rates, increase Advanced Placement participation and pass rates, reduce chronic absenteeism, and lower dropout rates for high-needs students by 2027. The plan's initiatives are aligned with the district's strategic plan, focusing on equitable access to resources, curriculum alignment, and family/community engagement to create more inclusive learning environments.