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Baldwin-Whitehall outlines 2025–28 comprehensive plan to embed "Journey of a Highlander" competencies
Summary
District administrators presented a draft 2025–28 comprehensive plan that combines the Journey of a Highlander competencies with strategic priorities on instructional excellence, family engagement, data-driven practices and expanded programming; the plan is due to the state March 31.
District administrators presented a draft of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District comprehensive plan for 2025–2028 and asked the board to review it ahead of the state submission deadline.
Dr. Eckert (presentation lead) said the district combined work from the prior strategic plan and the Journey of a Highlander competencies into a single comprehensive plan intended to guide the district through the next three years. “Our hope is every student will feel a sense of belonging and receive the support needed to reach their full potential,” Dr. Eckert said, summarizing the district’s vision to “unlocking potential, empowering learners, and inspiring futures.”
The administration outlined several strategic priorities: enhancing instructional practice and personalized learning k–12; expanding professional learning and job-embedded coaching; evaluating existing programs and designing personalized pathways; strengthening family and community partnerships; embedding the five Journey of a Highlander competencies (adaptive learner, communication, empathy, responsible collaborator, creative and critical thinker) across curriculum; and increasing data-team processes to drive instructional decisions.
The plan includes implementation steps such as curriculum mapping, professional development committees that incorporate teacher and student voice, competency-aligned assessments and interdisciplinary projects, plus community engagement events. Administrators also flagged upcoming initiatives tied to the plan: a district internship expo in partnership with the high school and community employers scheduled for March 31 (26 partners had registered at the time of the meeting) and pilot programming such as badging in early grades and expanded secondary options.
Dr. Eckert said the draft will be presented for board approval next month and submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by the March 31 deadline; the plan would take effect once approved by the state. Board members voiced support for the approach and the plan’s emphasis on family and community partnerships.
No vote was taken on the plan at this meeting; the board will consider approval at the next meeting before the state submission date.
