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The district\u2019s mission is to educate and prepare all students to reach their potential, discover their purpose and be engaged community members.<\/p>\n\t\tThe district\u2019s mission is to educate and prepare all students to reach their potential, discover their purpose and be engaged community members.<\/p>\n
In 2019, the Bethlehem Central School District updated its mission statement and embarked on a five-year Strategic Plan. The plan identified the district\u2019s four core values\u2014Academics, Character, Community, and Wellness\u2014and established shared goals within each.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A committee of stakeholders reviewed the Strategic Plan in 2024-2025. The plan has been extended with the same set of goals and reinvigorated with a new online data dashboard<\/a> to help district residents track progress toward meeting those goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n District Mission<\/p>\n To educate and prepare all students to reach their potential, discover their purpose and be engaged community members.<\/p>\n Core Values<\/p>\n Academics: Delivering instructional and assessment practices that are aligned to a strong and relevant curriculum. Strategic Plan Supports the development of problem-solving skills, both with academic content and life skills Major Strategies<\/p>\n Conduct a Five-Year Program Review Cycle Character Teaches and models positive behaviors and attitudes in all aspects of our learning environment Major Strategies<\/p>\n Provide staff and students with educational opportunities to increase awareness and offer strategies to promote equity and inclusion for all students Community Strong family, school, and community partnerships\u2026<\/p>\n Are welcomed and encouraged Major Strategies<\/p>\n Collaborate with community partners to support and expand opportunities for students Wellness Promotes connected relationships in the school community Major Strategies<\/p>\n Employ the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model to support a unified approach to improving the health and learning of all staff and students Data Dashboard<\/p>\n District leaders and the district\u2019s instructional team use the Strategic Plan to develop annual district goals before the start of each school year. These goals are reviewed throughout the year to track the district\u2019s progress. A new online Data Dashboard includes 28 distinct indicators within the areas of Academics, Character, Community and Wellness. Each indicator reflects performance within the prescribed annual goals and\/or long-term strategic planning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nCharacter:\u00a0Fostering positive character traits that are essential to becoming contributing members of society.
\nCommunity: Strengthening family, school, and community partnerships through transparent communication.
\nWellness:\u00a0Enhancing social-emotional wellness and balance for students and staff by supporting active, healthy lifestyles and promoting positive behavior.<\/p>\n
\nAcademics\u00a0
\nObjectives
\nCurriculum, instruction, and assessment\u2026<\/p>\n
\nPrepares students to become actively engaged in their communities
\nEncourages and supports culturally responsive teaching
\nEnsures all students graduate with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to pursue productive and satisfying lives<\/p>\n
\nClose all achievement gaps
\nFully implement a comprehensive K-12 Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program
\nIntegrate innovative, rigorous and engaging instructional technology\u00a0
\nProvide professional learning experiences for teachers in areas of emerging needs and practices<\/p>\n
\nObjectives
\nCharacter Education\u2026<\/p>\n
\nEnsures equity and cultural responsiveness for all students
\nEncourages all students to develop passions outside of the classroom
\nDevelops in each student an understanding of their unique character strengths<\/p>\n
\nIncorporate programs to promote and inform students about school activities and programs
\nSupport age-appropriate character education programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels
\nDevelop, promote and expand extracurricular opportunities for students<\/p>\n
\nObjectives<\/p>\n
\nPromote an atmosphere where partners develop common goals
\nPrepare students with the skills to participate in their community
\nSupport the success of students and staff
\nAdvocate for equal access and opportunities for all students and families
\nFoster appreciation of the value of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures<\/p>\n
\nEngage stakeholders in dialogue about priorities in the district
\nDevelop systems that promote and improve outreach and advocacy for all families
\nImprove\/create opportunities for family mentoring programs to guide families through school processes or assist with hardships
\nProvide workshop offerings and resources to support families and community members on a variety of topics<\/p>\n
\nObjectives
\nWellness\u2026<\/p>\n
\nFosters self-care, a healthy lifestyle and mindfulness among students and staff
\nMaintains an environment that is physically and emotionally safe<\/p>\n
\nProvide programs to strengthen the emotional and physical wellness of students and staff
\nImplement the K-12 social-emotional learning curriculum
\nOffer professional development to enhance the understanding of health, wellness, social-emotional learning, and safety
\nImprove student and staff attendance through the implementation of a multi-tiered model<\/p>\n