APS Strategic Priorities & Initiatives
(1) Audit current programming and adjust based on current economic and workforce needs
Collaborate with business and industry to ensure program offerings and curriculum are customized to meet their needs
Assure certificates earned are those needed for students to obtain employment
Collaborate with employers to identify work-based learning opportunities for students
(2) Ensure access to support to address the physical, social, financial and emotional needs of students
Implement instructional practices that promotes active student engagement and application of knowledge and skills
Instruct and evaluate students on employability skills
(3) Partner with the business community to provide teacher externship opportunities
Require teachers to participate in high quality professional development
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve teaching and learning
(4) Work with Chamber of Commerce to provide mock interviews with industry experts (including – creating a resume, communication best practices)
Engage students in project-based learning, field trips, employability training, and career coaching
Host career fair that result in employment after graduation
Atlanta College and Career Academy
SMART Goals
School Strategies
By August 2025, 100% of all ACCA pathways, dual enrollment and postsecondary certifications will be aligned to the economic and workforce needs of the metro-Atlanta area
By August 2025, 75% of all ACCA students successfully complete their pathway and graduate with an industry recognized credential
By August 2025, each of the ACCA pathways will have a minimum of two industry partners that provide students with work-based learning, job shadowing, summer externships and youth apprenticeships.
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By August 2025, 80% of all ACCA graduates will be gainfully employed in their field, join the military or enroll in a post-secondary institution.
School Strategic Priorities
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Mission – Prepare the next generation workforce to graduate ready for college, career and life
Fostering Academic Excellence for All Data
Curriculum & Instruction Signature Program
Building a Culture of Student Support
Whole Child & Intervention Personalized Learning
Equipping & Empowering Leaders & Staff
Strategic Staff Support Equitable Resource Allocation
Creating a System of School Support
Strategic Staff Support
Equitable Resource Allocation
ACCA Priority 1: Collaborate with business, industry, and post-secondary partners to develop career pathways, dual enrollment, and postsecondary certifications
which align to the economic and workforce needs of the community
ACCA Priority 2: Implement an academic program that ensures students are college and career ready
ACCA Priority 3: Ensure staff remains current in its ability to meet workforce development needs
ACCA Priority 4: Prepare ACCA graduates to have choice-filled lives