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GOALS & GUARDRAILS
The 2024-29 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools goals and guardrails are determined by the Board of Education. They reflect the vision and values of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. The goals and guardrails are appropriately focused on student outcomes - that is ultimately the focus for all of us. For more details about specific, detailed targets and timeline for implementation please refer to the 2024-25 District Annual Plan.
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Goals
Reflect the community’s vision and how we will improve outcomes for all students in our district.
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Goal 1
Improved Early Literacy in Grades K-2
Goal 1
Improved Early Literacy in Grades K-2
Percent of K-2 students scoring at or above benchmark in early literacy as measured by DIBELS will increase from 67% in June 2023 to 91% by June 2029.
Interim Measure
% of K-2 students at or above benchmark as measured by MOY (middle of year) DIBELS
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Goal 2
Improved Literacy Skills in Grades 3-8
Goal 2
Improved Literacy Skills in Grades 3-8
Percent of students scoring CCR (college and career ready) on reading end-of-grade assessments in grades 3-8 will increase from 31% in September 2023 to 50% by June 2029.
Interim Measure
% of 3-8 students scoring CCR (college and career ready) on reading MOY (middle of year) benchmark assessments
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Goal 3
Strengthened Mathematics Performance in Math I
Goal 3
Strengthened Mathematics Performance in Math I
Percent of students scoring CCR (college and career ready) on Math 1 assessments will increase from 27% in September 2023 to 57% by June 2029.
Interim Measure
% of Math I students scoring CCR (college and career ready) on Math I second benchmark assessments
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Goal 4
Post-Grad Readiness
Goal 4
Post-Grad Readiness
Increase the percent of rising 12th grade students on track to graduate from high school enrolled, enlisted or employed. *The specific metrics will be shared upon development.
Interim Measures
% of students meeting or exceeding GLP (grade level proficiency) in Math I or Math III, English II and Biology or successfully completing a vocational preparation or life skills course and meeting at least one of the criteria below
% of students scoring 19 or higher on the ACT or 1050 or higher on the SAT
% of students scoring 31 or higher on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
% of students completing a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) pathway
% of students earning an industry certification
% of students earning a credit from an institute of higher education (CPCC, UNCC including dual enrollment), AP or IB
% of students completing a CTE (Career & Technical Education) pathway
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Guardrails
Describe the community values as we work toward accomplishing our goals.
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Guardrail 1
Equity over Equality: Reducing Achievement Gaps
Guardrail 1
Equity over Equality: Reducing Achievement Gaps
While ensuring schools have the resources needed to meet the student needs, the Superintendent shall not neglect strategies or resources for significantly reducing achievement gaps.
Interim Measures
% of K-2 students, by student group, scoring at or above benchmark on DIBELS end of year assessment will increase
% of grades 3-8 students, by student group, scoring CCR (college and career ready) on reading end of grade assessment will increase
% of students, by student group, scoring CCR (college and career ready) on the Math I end of course assessment will increase
Specific targets for each student group are listed in the 2024-25 District Annual Plan.
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Guardrail 2
Safety & Security
Guardrail 2
Safety & Security
The Superintendent shall not allow an unsafe environment in schools, at school-related events, or on transportation.
Interim Measures
% of schools with a reduction in the number of incidents will increase
% of schools with a reduction in the number of lost instructional days due to suspension will increase
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Guardrail 3
Attending to the Whole Child: Student Well-Being and Engagement
Guardrail 3
Attending to the Whole Child: Student Well-Being and Engagement
The Superintendent shall not neglect social-emotional support, character development support, attendance support, or access to enrichment activities that successfully engage students.
Interim Measures
% of schools implementing Capturing Kids Hearts demonstrating fidelity of implementation will increase
% of schools that have an attendance ratio (ADA:ADM) of 92% or higher will increase from 60% in June 2023 to 90% in June 2029
% of schools with fully executed annual enrichment plans that meet the student needs and context of their school community will increase
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Guardrail 4
Staffing: High Quality Teachers
Guardrail 4
Staffing: High Quality Teachers
While ensuring all schools have teachers equipped to deliver high-quality instruction, the Superintendent shall neither neglect targeted nor comprehensive strategies for teacher recruitment, retention, and engagement.
Interim Measures
% of sourced candidates will increase each year
# of candidates referred will increase each year
% of teachers leaving 精东传媒 during the school year will decrease