Fillable Printable Strategic Plan - Florida Department of Education
Fillable Printable Strategic Plan - Florida Department of Education
Strategic Plan - Florida Department of Education
Strategic Plan 2012-2018
Approved October 2012
Florida’s
State Board of Educati on
Strategic Plan
For the Public School Sy stem
and The Florida College System
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
At a Glance ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mission ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Vision .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Strategic Goal s .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Strategies and Tactics ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Performance Indicators ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix A: Supplemental Department Performance Indicators .................................................................... 28
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Introduction
A Roadmap for Education in Florida
Education is a priority in Florida. Our state’s students and families deserve an education system that creates a
culture of high expectations for present and future generations. Our great state has spent more than a decade
developing cutting-ed ge account ability systems and quality assessments, while collecting valuable education
data that prove our students’ incredible progress. In 2014-15, more than 45 states, including Florida, will move
to national education standards and assessments that are built around the Common Core Standards. The
Common Core will demand more from our students and they must be prepared to tackle the new material and
tougher assessments that will measure how well they learn it.
Advancing high-quality education for the next generation of students is the primary responsibility of the Florida
State Board of Education. This Strategic Plan offers a roadmap for Florida’s education community that shows
where we are, where we want to be, and how we will get there. The best interest of our children is at stake, and
we must challenge them to reach higher and realize their full potential. Florida students must know that they can
graduate from high school and be prepared to compete for jobs, join a global workforce, make their dreams a
reality – and become the strong leaders that we know they can be.
Setting objectives that will ensure the best access and opportunities for our state’s diverse student population,
while increasing educator effectiveness, raising standards, and deepening the level of school curriculum, are at
the forefront of Florida’s ambitious education agenda. The State Board of Education is authorized in Section
1001.02(3)(a), Florida Statute, to “adopt a strategic plan that specifies goals and objectives for the state’s public
schools and Florida College System institutions.” Florida’s education system includes the Florida Public School
System and The Florida College System. This Strategic Plan outlines a five-year vision to support students from
prekindergarten through college so they may achieve success in their careers and life. How will we ensure this?
Progress toward this vision will be measured through performance indicators included in this plan. The State
Board of Education will review and approve the plan annually.
1. Highest Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Efficient Services
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At a Glance
Who We Are
In Florida, education is everything. We are fortunate to have a student-centered education system that is focused
on expanding opportunities for learners at every level. Florida’s parents also have the freedom to choose the
educational path that is right for their child – one that focuses on preparing students for a successful future. Our
state’s innovative education system serves more than 3.5 million students, 4,200 public schools, 28 colleges,
188,000 educators, 47,000 college professors and administrators, and 318,000 full-time staff throughout the
state. A national leader in school choice options, Florida is home to more than 570 charter schools, 480 magnet
schools and programs, and 240 career academies. Our state operates more than 200 public virtual schools
offering full- and part-time education programs to Florida’s children; and, in 2011-12, more than 160,000
students participated in virtual education. The Florida Department of Education enhances the economic
independence of Floridians through educational programs and services geared toward college, workforce
education, job-specific skills, and career development. Florida ranks first in the nation for teacher quality, first
in the nation in advanced placement participation, and first in the southern region for graduation rate and
degrees awarded by The Florida College System.
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Mapping Florida’s Education System
Each county represents one of 67 K-12 school districts.
There are also seven special school districts listed separately.
The numbers on the map correspond to the 28 colleges that
make up The Florida College System.
Special Districts
• Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
• Florida Vir tua l Sc hool
• FAMU Lab School
• FAU Lab School
• FSU Lab School
• UF Lab School
• Washington Special
The Florida College System Institutions
1. Brevard Community College, Cocoa
2. Broward College, Fort Lauderdale
3. Chi pola Co llege, Marianna
4. Col lege of Central Florida, O cala
5. Daytona Stat e Coll ege, D aytona Beach
6. Edison State College, F ort Myers
7. Florida St ate College at Jacksonville, Jackson vi lle
8. Florida Keys Community College, Key West
9. Gulf Coast State College, Panama City
10. Hillsborough Community College, Tampa
11. Indian River State College, Fort Pierce
12. Florida Gateway College, Lake City
13. Lake-Sumter State College, Leesburg
14. Stat e C ollege of Florida, Manatee-Sarasot a, Bradenton
15. Miami Dad e C ollege, Mia mi
16. North Florida Community College, Madison
17. Northwe st Florida State College, Nic ev ille
18. P alm Beach Stat e College, Lake Worth
19. Pasco-Hernando Community College, New Port Richey
20. Pensacola State College, Pensacola
21. Po lk State Col lege, Winter Haven
22. St. J ohns River State Co llege, Palatka
23. St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg
24. San ta Fe Co llege, Gainesvil le
25. Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford
26. South Florida State College, Avon Park
27. Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee
28. Val encia College, Orlando
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Mission
Section 1008.31, Florida Statute, establishes the mission of Florida’s education delivery system.
The mission of Florida’s K-20 education system is to increase the
proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by
allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills
through learning opportunities and research valued by students,
parents, and communities.
Vision
To achieve the mission established in statute for Florida’s education delivery system, the State Board of
Education presents the following vision statement.
Florida will have an efficient world-class education system that
engages and prepares all students to be globally competitive for
college and careers.
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Strategic Goals
Section 1008.31, Florida Statute, establishes four goals for Florida’s education system. Each of these goals will
be measured through the accountability system and progress will be documented through the performance
indicators included in this Strategic Plan.
1. Highest Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Efficient Services
The first three goals will be supported by the priorities approved by the State Board of Education that are
aligned with VPK students, K-12 students in the public school system, teachers and leaders, school choice, and
postsecondary students in The Florida College System. The fourth goal, Quality Efficient Services, will support
each priority and create an environment of high expectations. The priorities of the Florida Department of
Education are shown in the following matrix.
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Priorities Matrix
Statutory Goals (1008.31)
Goal 1:
Highest Student Achievement
Goal 2:
Seamless Articulation/
Maximum Access
Goal 3:
Skilled Workforce/
Economic Development
Prekindergarten
Students
• Improve kindergarten readiness
K-12 Students
• Increase the percentage of
students performing at grade
level
• Increase high school graduation
rates
• Expand STEM-related educational
opportunities in high-demand
areas
• Increase student participation
and performance in accelerated
course options
• Improve college readiness
• Increase career and technical
education opportunities
• Expand digital education
• Improve adult education
programs in school districts
Teachers &
Leaders
•
Increase the percentage of
effective and highly-effective
principals
•
Increase the percentage of
effective and highly-effective
teachers at high-minority, high-
poverty and low-performing
schools
• Increase the percentage of
effective and highly-effective
teachers
• Reduce the number of out-of-
field teachers at high-minority,
high-poverty and low-performing
schools
• Reduce the number of out-of-
field teachers
School Choice
• Increase the percentage of
charter school students
performing at grade level
• Expand choice options for
students
• Improve charter school
performance
• Ensure Supplemental
Educational Service providers
are high performing
Postsecondary
Students
•
Increase college readiness and
success
•
Expand and maintain student
access
•
Prepare students for careers
Goal 4: Quality Efficient Services
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Strategies and Tactics
In order to organize the efforts to achieve the goals and priorities of the Strategic Plan, the Department will draft
a supplemental “Strategies and Tactics Work Plan” document. The strategies and tactics will support and be
aligned to the goals and priorities of this plan, while providing additional information regarding the specific
activities and efforts involved.
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Performance Indi c ators
The following performance indicators will show the progress toward attaining each of the four goals of
Florida’s education system. Each performance indicator has been categorized under one of the four goals and
aligned to the most applicable priority. This plan will include the current year’s data for each performance
indicator starting with 2011-12. Upon approval of the performance indicators and current year data, goals will
be established and approved for each indicator. The goals and performance indicators are not static and will
continue to evolve as the Strategic Plan is refined.
1. PreK-12 Students
Performance Indicator Current
(2011-12 unless noted)
2017-18 Goal Notes
Priority:
Improve
kindergarten
readiness
1.1 Percentage of
VPK completers
who score ready
on both state
Kindergarten
readiness
assessments
* 2010-11 data
VPK completers:
76.89% Ready
VPK non-completers:
61.70% Ready
Non-VPK participants:
52.99% Ready
VPK completers: 91%
Kindergarten
readiness
assessments are
ECHOS and FAIR.
Priority:
Increase the
percentage of
students
performing at
grade level
1.2 Percentage of
students scoring
at or above
grade level on
statewide
English
Language Arts,
science, and
mathematics
assessments
Reading: 57%
Math: 58%
Science: 50%
Reading: 83%
Math: 82%
Science: TBD
Grade level is
currently defined as
Level 3 and above on
FCAT 2.0.
2017-18 goals
correspond to targets
in the federal ESEA
waiver that call for
cutting in half the
percentage of
students scoring
below grade level
within six years.
The goals will be
reviewed in 2014-15
when the new
statewide assessment
system is
implemented.
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1. PreK-12 Students
Performance Indicator Current
(2011-12 unless noted)
2017-18 Goal Notes
1.3 Percentage of
students scoring
at or above
grade level on
statewide
English
Language Arts,
science, and
mathematics
assessments by
subgroup to
reduce the
achievement
gap
Reading:
• American Indian 55%
• Asian 76%
• Black/African American
38%
• Hispanic 53%
• White 69%
• Economically
Disadvantaged 46%
• English Language
Learners 33%
• Students with
Disabilities 29%
Math:
• American Indian 58%
• Asian 82%
• Black/African American
40%
• Hispanic 55%
• White 68%
• Economically
Disadvantaged 48%
• English Language
Learners 41%
• Students with
Disabilities 32%
Reading:
• American Indian 82%
• Asian 90%
• Black/African American
74%
• Hispanic 81%
• White 88%
• Economically
Disadvantaged 78%
• English Language
Learners 72%
• Students with
Disabilities 71%
Math:
• American Indian 81%
• Asian 92%
• Black/African American
74%
• Hispanic 80%
• White 86%
• Economically
Disadvantaged 78%
• English Language
Learners 74%
• Students with
Disabilities 72%
The ultimate goal of
the State Board of
Education is that 100
percent of students
will perform at or
above grade level in
reading and math.
Grade level is
currently defined as
Level 3 and above on
FCAT 2.0.
2017-18 goals
correspond to targets
in the federal ESEA
waiver that call for
cutting in half the
percentage of
students scoring
below grade level
within six years.
The goals will be
reviewed in 2014-15
when the new
statewide assessment
system is
implemented.
Continuing on this
trajectory, all
students will be
proficient in reading
and math by the
2022-23 school year.
