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Parkland lays out PDE comprehensive plan with math proficiency and mental-health targets
Summary
The district's PDE-required comprehensive plan emphasizes raising middle-school math and Algebra 1 proficiency by 6% by 2027-28 and expanding secondary mental-health supports via SAP and PBIS fidelity; the plan will be on public inspection Feb. 18'Mar. 18 and considered for approval Mar. 18.
Dr. Minotti introduced Parkland's PDE comprehensive plan draft and told the board the plan will be available for public inspection from Feb. 18 to Mar. 18, with board action hoped for on March 18.
Why it matters: the comprehensive plan sets multi-year targets and operational priorities that guide curriculum, staffing and student services. The plan identifies two priority academic goals (middle-school grades 6'8 math proficiency and high-school Algebra 1 proficiency) with an overall target increase of 6% from the 23-24 baseline by 27-28 (2% in year one, 4% in year two), and a sustained focus on multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and targeted teacher professional development.
Mental-health and PBIS: the plan calls for expanded mental-health services at the secondary level through a Students Assistance Program (SAP), increased participation and use of master-level clinicians for secondary schools, and strengthening Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in elementary schools. The plan includes action items for monitoring implementation, using diagnostic measures and monthly principal review cycles to document fidelity.
Public process and next steps: presenters said the plan incorporates stakeholder input from community steering committees and staff, aligns to required PDE reports (PD plan, Induction Plan, gifted education assurances) and will enter public inspection Feb. 18'Mar. 18 before the board considers approval on Mar. 18. A district communications plan and superintendent podcast were listed as outreach steps.
Source and attribution: presentation to the Parkland School Board workshop, Feb. 18, 2025 (Dr. Minotti; Dr. Henry; Dr. Carlson).
