Tamara Edwards

This document provides a progress monitoring update on Goal 5: Career and Technical Education (CTE) for The School District of Philadelphia. It highlights the accomplishments of the Graduating Class of 2026, evaluates CTE performance through NOCTI proficiency and industry certifications, and outlines strategies for continued improvement. Key strategies include enhancing work-based learning opportunities, providing professional development for CTE teachers, aligning with city initiatives such as City College for Municipal Employment and Career Connected Learning, and piloting data sharing to track postsecondary outcomes. These efforts are aimed at achieving the Board's overall Goals and Guardrails and establishing the district as the fastest improving large, urban school district in the country, with targets extending to 2030.

This progress monitoring report details The School District of Philadelphia's efforts to achieve its Board Goals and Guardrails, aiming to become the fastest improving large, urban school district in the country. The document highlights progress in ELA proficiency for students in grades 3-8, foundational skills in grades K-2, and targeted support for English Learners. Strategic actions include implementing a new ELA curriculum, providing coaching and professional development for teachers, offering high-impact tutoring, and engaging parents through workshops. The report tracks performance against annual targets and outlines a final ELA proficiency target for the 2029-30 academic year.

This document outlines a strategic reading goal for the School District of Philadelphia, aiming to increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 proficient on the state ELA assessment from 35.7% in August 2019 to 65.0% by August 2026. Key strategic areas include monitoring leading indicators for overall performance and subgroup equity, enhancing the ELA framework and curriculum to support Special Education and English Language Development, implementing and refining Common Planning Time for teacher development, and providing differentiated Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). The overarching vision is to expand the capacity for high-quality reading instruction, foster continuous learning, and promote equitable achievement for all students.

This document outlines the Superintendent's 100-day Listen and Learn plan for the Philadelphia Department of Education, designed to strategically identify institutional strengths and areas for improvement. The plan focuses on five key priority areas: assessing student and staff well-being, engaging and building trust with stakeholders, evaluating teaching and learning, assessing district-level leadership capacity and fit, and reviewing district operations, facilities, and finance. The ultimate goal is to produce a report with findings and recommendations that will guide future work and ensure all children thrive.

This document details the Annual Charter Evaluation and Renewal Recommendation Report for Universal Audenried Promise Neighborhood Partnership Charter School for the 2016-2021 charter term. It assesses the school's performance across three core domains: Academic Success, Organizational Compliance and Viability, and Financial Health and Sustainability, to determine its eligibility for charter renewal.