Vonda Beaty

The vision encompasses a dynamic educational system that cultivates lifelong learners, leaders, and trailblazers. It emphasizes instilling moral values, social skills, an inquiring mind, strong self-esteem, leadership skills, and respect for others. The vision values the partnership between school, parents, and community in realizing this educational goal.

The mission of Cordova Elementary is to provide a secure, nurturing, and child-centered environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential through high-quality, research-based instruction. Additionally, the Cordova Elementary Counseling Program aims to offer love, encouragement, and inspiration to every child.

The strategic plan for Sumiton Elementary School focuses on engaging and empowering learners through high-quality K-12 aligned college and career-ready standards, instruction, and assessment across all content areas. Key areas of emphasis include improving literacy and mathematics achievement, providing supplemental personnel and resources, enhancing classroom technology, and fostering parental involvement. The plan aims to support students in becoming problem solvers, creative thinkers, and inspired leaders by creating a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment.

The LEA Comprehensive English Learner District Plan outlines Walker County Board of Education's goals to improve education for English learners by helping them learn English and meet state academic standards. The plan details the identification and placement procedures, including the use of Home Language Surveys, WIDA Online Screener, WIDA MODEL, and ACCESS for ELLs 2.0®. It describes programs and activities to ensure ELs acquire academic language, focusing on sheltered instruction and integrating WIDA ELP standards into the curriculum. The plan also covers grading and retention policies, staffing and resources, data collection, program evaluation, and special services for ELs, including gifted education. Furthermore, it emphasizes parent, family, and community engagement through various activities and communication tools to support student achievement.

The FY25 strategic plan for Carbon Hill Elementary-Junior High School focuses on empowering students through educational excellence. Key areas include ensuring access to safe schools, engaging stakeholders to promote accountability, providing a conducive learning environment, improving student success through academic instruction, and offering a high-quality foundation to every child. Objectives involve increasing academic achievement, monitoring student attendance, providing family engagement opportunities, and supporting highly qualified teachers and extended learning opportunities.