Lower Moreland presents draft comprehensive plan emphasizing MTSS, ELA and STEM alignment
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District leaders presented a draft comprehensive plan required by the state that prioritizes a districtwide MTSS process, ELA and STEM alignment, teacher professional development and measurable student-growth goals. The board was asked to review the draft for approval in two weeks for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
District leaders presented a draft comprehensive plan to the Lower Moreland Township School District board that sets priorities for MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), alignment of English/language arts and STEM curriculum, and professional development aimed at measurable student growth.
Dr. Heinrich, presenting the plan posted on the board website for public feedback, said the comprehensive plan builds on the district strategic plan and is required by the state. He summarized the district’s priorities and measurable goals, including an objective that 85% of students enrolled for a full academic year will show more than one year of growth on benchmark assessments and a goal that 80% of third-graders be reading on or above grade level by the plan’s end. The plan also includes a target to increase high school participation in STEM courses by 10%.
Actions proposed in the plan include identifying research-based data platforms, clarifying roles and responsibilities for targeted interventions, auditing K–8 STEM offerings and high-school course offerings, and expanding job-embedded professional development with annual effectiveness surveys for teachers. Dr. Heinrich said the district will use multiple data sources (PSSAs, Keystones, PSAT/ACT, attendance, graduation rates, PVAAS and ELD growth measures) to set and track targets.
The presenter noted the district’s plan would proceed through the board’s approval process: the draft was presented for information on Feb. 25, with the board expected to vote on approval in two weeks; after board approval it will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Board members asked about how STEM instruction would be delivered; presenters said STEM standards will be taught both in classroom instruction and in encore/specials teachers’ project-based units, and that the district will monitor make-up plans when students are absent.
No formal board vote on the comprehensive plan was recorded at the Feb. 25 meeting; staff said the board would vote on the plan at a later scheduled session and that the plan includes performance targets and professional-development benchmarks required by state guidance.