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Duarte Unified presents LCAP annual update stressing literacy, family engagement and equity supports
Summary
Dr. Kelly Lawson, senior director of educational services for Duarte Unified School District, presented the district’s annual Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update, outlining five goals to close achievement gaps, strengthen school climate, increase family engagement, maintain core infrastructure and expand an equity-focused program at Mount Olive High School.
Dr. Kelly Lawson, senior director of educational services for Duarte Unified School District, presented the district’s annual update to its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to the board at its June meeting. "The LCAP provides an opportunity for the school district to share the story of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet the local needs of our students," she told the board.
Lawson said the LCAP is a three-year plan and summarized five district goals: closing academic achievement gaps; improving school environments to increase engagement and attendance; strengthening family and community partnerships; maintaining core infrastructure and staffing; and an equity-focused goal centered on Mount Olive High School with a focus on college and career readiness.
Why this matters: the LCAP documents how the district will use Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) resources —…
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