BP 0200
La Cañada Unified School District
Philosophy-Goals-Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
I. Curriculum/Instruction Assessment:
Provide the cohesive and rigorous curriculum, instruction and assessment that enable students to communicate clearly and effectively, to access and apply information, to demonstrate creativity, to become productive citizens, to utilize technology and to become lifelong learners.
A. Implement a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that matches or exceeds state standards in all subject areas.
B. Implement multiple instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population with a variety of learning styles.
C. Develop and implement multiple assessments that include student mastery benchmarks tied to district/state standards and systemically gather evidence of student mastery that is analyzed regularly by staff, students and parents as part of ongoing program review and revision.
II. Student Support
Ensure that all students receive appropriate support for their academic, social and individual needs as they work to develop their fullest potential.
A. Evaluate each student’s learning needs and implement appropriate educational experiences.
B. Provide opportunities that allow students to develop social skills, experience leadership, apply personal ethics and value cultural diversity.
C. Provide diverse opportunities for students to integrate the arts into their lifelong learning experiences.
D. Provide experiences and information that enable students to explore their future vocations and avocations.
E. Provide opportunities that help parents support their students’ educational, ethical and creative growth.
III. Staff Development
Hire and support staff who recognize that their primary goals are to provide the highest quality education for all students, to represent the highest standards of professionalism, to incorporate the best knowledge in their particular fields of work, to embrace the value of being lifelong learners and to create an environment of trust and mutual support within the school and broader community.
A. Actively recruit, train and support new staff members.
B. Create a professional development plan for each staff member.
C. Provide for staff planning, collaboration, reflection and growth.
IV. Facilities, Technology and Equipment:
Provide quality facilities, technology, instructional materials and other equipment to support student learning.
A. Ensure safe and secure campuses.
B. Implement and update the district master facilities plan.
C. Implement and update the district master technology plan.
D. Implement and update the district library plan.
E. Coordinate the acquisition of instructional materials districtwide.
V. Financial Management:
Provide financial management that is fiscally sound, entrepreneurial and supportive of a stable educational program.
A. Maintain effective district and site budget planning and monitoring processes.
B. Maintain reserves in excess of the state required minimum of 3%.
C. Actively pursue appropriate grants.
D. Develop entrepreneurial sources of income.
VI. Communication and Decision-Making:
Develop and maintain partnerships that involve students, parents, community, staff, administration and board members in a collaborative decision-making process.
A. Increase opportunities for stakeholders to participate in program review and analysis of student work.
B. Develop a strong proactive communication network to facilitate the dissemination of information and the gathering of input from all stakeholders regarding program, budget and facilities.
VII. Public Policy:
Advocate public policy at local, state and national levels that supports and enhances the educational programs of LCUSD.
A. Maintain effective communication with legislators.
B. Collaborate with other districts to promote common legislative interests.
C. Maintain communication with local constituents on educational issues important to LCUSD.