Comprehensive Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires school districts to develop a Comprehensive Plan every three years. This process is a continuous process that helps districts ensure students achieve high levels of success. The Comprehensive Planning process includes the following sections:

Profile, Core Foundations, Assurances, Needs Assessment, Action Planning, and Plan Submission.

The Comprehensive Planning process helps districts:

  • Reflect on and plan for student performance

  • Monitor and adjust programs and processes

  • Develop a mission and vision

  • Establish goals and objectives

  • Address continuous improvement in leadership, teaching, and learning

The Comprehensive Planning process is guided by a consistent framework for all school districts. It involves gathering feedback from stakeholders through meetings, and ensuring that representatives from a variety of groups are involved in the process. These groups include business representatives, community leaders, parents, school board members, and school staff.

Comprehensive Planning Cycle