Supporting the "I" in IEP.

To hold high expectations for students & ourselves

• Demonstrate actions illuminating that children can and will achieve at high levels
• Engage in professional discourse that challenges conventional thinking

To engage in practices driven by evidence & to make decisions based on data

• Cite evidence in communications and provide justification for decisions
• Utilize data to make decisions about students, programs, and services

To provide leadership through professional development & communications

• Involve stakeholders in comprehensive professional development aligned to student needs
• Facilitate Professional Learning Communities to guide practice
• Deliver communications that share research and practical guidance

To collaborate with and be responsive to the needs of our member districts

• Understand the needs within the local schools
• Create solutions through synergy
• Build relationships with member district colleagues

Student Achievement

Earlywood will assist member districts work to increase the achievement of students with disabilities.

Collaborate with District Directors on

• Specially Designed Instruction
• Transition Programming

Instructional Leadership

• DSC book study: Great Instruction Great Achievement for Students with Disabilities: A Road Map for Special Education Administrators

Human Capital

Earlywood will attract, prepare, and retain highly qualified personnel.

Attract

• Raise awareness about alternative routes to special ed certification

Prepare

• Collaborate with District Directors to develop a training plan for special education teachers & paraprofessionals

Retain

• Develop onboarding procedures for Earlywood employees
• In collaboration with the Association, survey Earlywood employees on Professional Quality of Life & working conditions
• Identify strengths and areas for growth and at least one goal to improve an area for growth

Operations

Earlywood will continue to operate in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner while also planning for future structures and needs.

Fiscal

• Develop & monitor plan for the wise investment of ARP funds

Policy & Procedure

• Complete policy project with CCHA
• Update Earlywood & district procedural guidance

Facilities

• Develop a long-term facilities plan
• Explore funding options for facility needs