Re-stated problem statement: If there were more opportunities available for students K-12 in low income communities then will do better academically.
Primary Goal: Children K-12 in lower income areas do better academically.
Objective 1– Explore more options to minimize high school dropouts.
Strategies:
- More schools to stay open; too many schools are closing.
- Provide more after school programs.
- Strategize lesson planning for young adult students.
Objective 2- Provide better academic assistance programs.
Strategies:
- Determine the student needs and understand study options.
- Make decisions with financial resources available.
- Provide more funds.
Objective 3- Enable counselors to establish better communication to assist parents who are seeking help with their children by providing an ever-expanding range of choices.
Strategies:
- Have better interpreting services so parents can engage more.
- Parents in general should have more involvement in their kids’ education.
- Accommodating parents needs with parent-teacher conference.