Goal 2: Provide an Effective Instructional Program

Teacher and student readingBoard of Education Priorities

  • Align rigorous curriculum, delivery of instruction, and assessment for continuous improvement of student achievement
  • Develop, expand, and deliver a literacy-based pre-kindergarten to Grade 2
  • Use student, staff, school, and system performance data to monitor and improve student achievement

Providing a world-class education is dependent upon the creation and implementation of a rigorous curriculum, an effective instructional delivery system, and a quality assessment program. A consistent, congruent continuum of curriculum, instruction and assessment is essential to student achievement. Through systemic programmatic reform in the school system MCPS has designed and developed an infrastructure for supporting student achievement. Initiatives Aligned with Strategic Plan: Goal 2

Milestone

Data Points
1 All students acquire the essential skills in pre-kindergarten and knowledge to meet or exceed standards in reading and math by the end of Grade 2. Enrollment in pre-K 
TerraNova 2 in Grade 2 
MCPS-AP Reading (pre K- Grade 2)
Math Unit Assessments Grade 2
2 All schools will increase enrollment and performance of all students in gifted, Honors, Advanced Placement, and other advanced programs. Gifted and Talented Screening (Grade 2) 
Mathematics 6 
Honors/Advanced Placement enrollment 
Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate exams 
3 MCPS will eliminate the disproportionate representation of African American students in special education. Special education enrollment data 
4 All schools will provide students with disabilities access to general education to the maximum extent appropriate. Special education students receiving services in general education 
5 All schools will achieve or exceed local and state standards for attendance, promotion, and dropout. Attendance data 
Dropout data 
Extracurricular Activity Eligibility