Empower 2025 UpdateMs. Alaina C. Trott

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Department of Strategic Planning & Partnerships

Vision: We INSPIRE, ENGAGE, and

EMPOWER all students to achieve their highest potential.

Mission: The Chesapeake Public

Schools family promotes educational excellence by engaging all students in meaningful and innovative learning experiences that EMPOWER them to successfully fulfill their life’s purpose.

Values:Fosters EquityCultivates InnovationModels IntegrityPromotes AccountabilityInspires Excellence

Inspire

Engage

GOAL 1: ACADEMICS

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Provide exemplary teaching & learning experiences.

CurriculumInstructionAssessment

• Leading & Learning Model

• Curriculum Framework

GOAL 1: ACADEMICS

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Provide exemplary teaching & learning experiences. CurriculumInstructionAssessment

• High-Yield Strategies

• Performance-Based Assessments (PBAs)

• Digital Learning

• Computer Science

• Social-Emotional Learning

• Career and Technical Education

GOAL 2: EMPLOYEES

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Recruit, retain, and support our valued employees.WorkforceCompensationGrowth• Recruitment Efforts

• Salary Study Recommendations

• Employee Focus Groups

• Employee Evaluation Platform

• Online Professional Development

GOAL 3: ENVIRONMENT

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Provide a safe and supportive learning environment.SafetySupportsTechnologyFacilities

• Transportation Systems

• School Safety Task Force Initiatives

• Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)

• Technology Infrastructure

• G-Mail/G-Suite

• Collaborative Learning Spaces

GOAL 4: COMMUNITY

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Engage, inform, and collaborate with the community.Partnerships

Communication• District Webpages

• Communication Systems

• Social Media

• Military Partnerships

• Family and Community Engagement

Implementation

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Inspire:• State of the Schools Publication• Empower Website with Success Measures• Empower Show on Channel 48

Engage:• Superintendent’s Student Voices Tour• Citywide Student Council Association Meetings• Teachers of the Year Advisory• VA is for Learners Innovation Network (VALIN)

Implementation

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Empower:• Pride of the Peake Awards• Proud Partner Business Decals• Empower Twitter Page @EmpowerCPS

Alignment:• School Success Plans• Stakeholder Surveys• Budget Priorities

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