Susan Ambrose

This document outlines the Albia Community School District's plan for the 2021-2022 school year to maximize in-person learning opportunities while preparing for potential online instruction. Key pillars include defining instruction models (All In-Person, Hybrid, All Virtual), establishing health and safety protocols across various operational levels, adhering to Iowa Academic Standards, addressing social-emotional-behavioral health and equity for all students, implementing data-driven decision-making, and managing operations for athletics, facilities, food services, and transportation. The plan aims to provide a safe and high-quality education, adapting to changing conditions and public health guidance, with the goal of returning to a pre-pandemic level of normalcy.

The community meeting focused on the district's long-term master planning process. The presentation covered the current state of district facilities, enrollment trends, and the need for future improvements. Key discussion topics included the maintenance of multiple properties, the necessity of borrowing funds for projects due to rising construction costs, and identified needs at various school buildings such as security upgrades, storage, and the need for separate gymnasium and cafeteria spaces. The meeting also addressed community engagement and the importance of school facilities in supporting educational goals and attracting families to the district.

The Albia Community School District's K-12 Lau Plan outlines the district's approach to serving English Learners (ELs). The plan details the identification and placement of EL students using assessments like the ELPA21, the provision of a Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) with various models (Intensive English for Newcomers, Content Based ESL, and ESL), communication with parents, and procedures for program exit and re-entry. The plan emphasizes collaboration between EL teachers, classroom teachers, and administrators to ensure EL students receive appropriate support to meet academic and English language proficiency goals. The district uses a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to identify and serve gifted ELs and ELs with special education needs. Ongoing professional development for staff is also a key component of the plan, along with annual monitoring of student progress and program evaluation using data from various assessments.

The Albia Community School District's 2023-2024 At-Risk Dropout Prevention and MTSS plan focuses on identifying and supporting at-risk students using a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). The plan outlines strategies for identifying at-risk students based on individual background, early adult responsibilities, school performance, engagement, and behavior. Interventions include supplemental instruction in reading and math, social-emotional support, English language learner support, credit recovery, and an alternative program. Collaboration with community resources, school-based support systems, counseling services, and parent engagement are also key components. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, staff collaboration, and compliance with non-discrimination legislation to improve student outcomes.