South Side Academy Plan 2021-2024
This plan outlines South Side Academy's strategic use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds to ensure a safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services. Key strategic pillars include implementing robust prevention and mitigation strategies consistent with CDC guidance, addressing learning loss through evidence-based interventions such as dedicated interventionists, summer programming, and after-school tutoring, and supporting students' comprehensive academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. The plan also focuses on upgrading technical infrastructure, enhancing facilities, providing staff retention stipends and wellness support, fostering a positive school culture through PBIS, and utilizing data from high-quality assessments to drive differentiated instruction and continuous improvement.