PGCPS outlines 'Forward by Design' strategy and comprehensive literacy plan for county-wide implementation
May 20, 2026
PGCPS presented its strategic plan 'Forward by Design: Acceleration 2029' and a comprehensive literacy plan emphasizing high-quality instruction, professional development, family partnerships, and school-level implementation tied to district blueprint requirements.
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Dr. Collins, chief of staff for Prince George's County Public Schools, and Simone, the district's supervisor for literacy, presented 'Forward by Design: Acceleration 2029' as PGCPS's roadmap for improving student outcomes. The district said it has collected extensive community feedback and identified five priority areas — student success, staff and leaders, expanding access, equity, and family partnerships — and plans to move from district blueprint requirements to deeper school-level implementation.
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