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Glenn Maleyko, Ph.D.

DuVall, Fordson, Miller, Haigh, Howard, Salina, and the Dearborn Democratic Club

Dearborn Public Schools Chatting with the Superintendent

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Social Media

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Superintendent Talk Show Happenings in Dearborn Public Schools 2016-17 Season Two

This show highlights events in the school District. Some of the Topics Include

1st Episode Internet Safety With Vice-President Bazzi and Trustee Hammoud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLedKiR8ZMs&index=15&list=PLXkPl0dZzj_lbmBUeNCI8WRv1UZgyc-Kx

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DEARBORN

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-18

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THE STRATEGIC PLANNING TASK FORCE

  • over 60 members

  • Parents, teacher, students, support staff, administrators, community members

  • Represented all instructional and non-instructional areas

  • Met during the 2015-16 school year

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Strategic Plan DPS Website Link on DPS Site

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OUR MISSION(Why we exist)

Dearborn Public Schools will provide

an exceptional learning environment

that empowers every student to succeed

in life today and in the future.

OUR VISION

Students First -

Inspire, Educate, Celebrate

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OUR COMMITMENT (What we will do)

Dearborn Public Schools will ensure:

  • a safe and nurturing environment for all students

  • a rigorous and challenging instructional program designed to meet the unique needs/interests of all learners

  • dynamic and individualized instruction rooted in research and established best practices – every hour, every day

  • attention to the development of the whole child

  • strong, collaborative partnerships with families and the community that enhance opportunities for student success at every level

  • an openness to new technologies, approaches and structures that enable the District to remain a leader of educational change

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INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

      • Consider student needs as the first priority when making any decision.

      • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every learner.

      • Honor accomplishments through celebrations.

      • Promote an attitude of lifelong learning.

      • Develop strong partnerships within the community to support a culture of learning for all.

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INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

      • Provide job embedded professional learning to enhance student success.

      • Implement My Learning Plan (MLP) as an integral part of the daily lives of students.

      • Provide a safe learning environment so every failure is a new opportunity to learn.

      • Invest in staff at all levels to produce a caring and nurturing environment for students.

      • Strive for best effort; everyday.

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OUR CORE VALUES

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KEY FOCUS AREAS

  • Partnerships
  • Human Resources
  • Relationships and Communication
  • Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
  • Finance
  • Specialized Programs

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PARTNERSHIPS

Create and sustain community connections that support learning

        • Dearborn Early Learning Coalition

        • Colleges and Universities

        • Community Groups

        • Unions

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Recruit, retain and support the highest quality staff focusing on

        • Partnerships
        • Professional development
        • Competitive compensation
        • Recognition and opportunity for advancement
        • Accountability through evaluation
        • Legal compliance

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RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  • Engage all stakeholders to utilize community resources using effective communication tools
  • Provide current and relevant information

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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT�

Maximization of student learning requires a carefully aligned connection between

        • curriculum (that which is learned)
        • instruction (how it is learned)
        • assessment (evaluation of the effectiveness of each)

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Graduations Rates and Other Growth Data

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Data Continued

  • All Three high schools rated in the top 11% by US News (two silver medals and one bronze medal).

  • NWEA Data shows growth above National Averages across the board.

  • We continue to work on our State Accountability System to enhance our

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FINANCE

  • Regularly communicate financial information
  • Develop advocates for proper funding
  • Seek efficiencies and processes that move Dearborn Public Schools forward

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SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

Intentional efforts to meet the needs of every student

        • English Language Learners
        • Special Education
        • Early Childhood Programs

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Important to Reference the Plan with Everything we do

  1. General Admin
  2. Cabinet Meetings.
  3. PD and Training
  4. SIP
  5. School Level Meetings
  6. Board Meetings
  7. Conference Presentations

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OUR MISSION(Why we exist)

Dearborn Public Schools will provide

an exceptional learning environment

that empowers every student to succeed

in life today and in the future.

OUR VISION

Students First -

Inspire, Educate, Celebrate

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DEARBORN

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STRATEGIC PLAN 2016

Students First –

Inspire, Educate, Celebrate