6/5/2024 11 High Performing Workforce Increased the diversity of our teacher workforce by 15% within the last 2 years many of whom came from within WCPS Raised starting teacher salary by 2%, maintaining competitiveness despite dropping from top position on the Shore. We are committed to sustaining our competitive edge. Increased the number of WCPS teachers to 142 working toward National Board Certification through the MD’s Blueprint initiative Open the Marathon Health Center for WCPS staff and families to significantly reduce the health care costs for employees Establish a simplified application, interview, and onboarding process to assist applicants seeking opportunities with WCPS Established a Grow Your Own Initiative for Early Childhood Education in collaboration with Salisbury University Participate in the Smithsonian Education Coalition for Attracting and Retaining Diverse STEM Teachers Expand the Teacher Academy of Maryland CTE program through an exploratory course offered to 9th & 10th graders Parent & Community Involvement Expanded Community Schools initiative to include 47 community organizations and 21 faith-based partners, and in addition, have boosted mentors by 113%. Experienced significant growth in Parent University including participation from Multilingual Learner (ML) families Provided parents with support on the special education process through the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC), which has grown by 60%. Strengthen the involvement of ML parents through an expansion of services and the development of an interactive ML Parent Resource Guide Expand the involvement community partners in career-based apprenticeships and volunteer opportunities Garner public support for increased education funding and more mental health resources on the Lower Shore Completed a community-wide branding initiative for Wicomico County Public Schools with the support of the Wicomico County Education Foundation Amplify the voice that students have in their education and experience in WCPS 21 22 33
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