Comprehensive Plan
Springfield Township is in PHASE ONE of the Comprehensive Planning Cycle. PDE provided an extension to all Phase One districts in 2023. The plan is due to PDE by October 31, 2023. The timeline for SDST is:
- Summer 2023: Draft proposed documents and plans
- September 11, 2023: Present draft of plan to Board of School Directors Academic Affairs Committee. Pending approval refer to Board of School Directors. Begin Public Review Period.
- September 19, 2023: Board Motion to Board of School Directors for as required by PDE.
- October 13, 2023: Final day for public comment period on proposed plan.
- October 17, 2023: Final review of revised plan and vote to submit by Board of School Directors.
- October 30, 2023: Pending approval by Board of School Directors and Superintendent of Schools, Comprehensive Plan and Required Supplemental reports to be submitted.
The Comprehensive Plan and supporting documents are available for public viewing
The slideshow summarizing the key components of the plans are available for public viewing
All public comments can be shared by sending an email to damian_johnston@sdst.org by the end of the business day on October 13, 2023.
The Comprehensive Planning (CP) process is required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This process contains six sections. Those sections are Profile, Core Foundations, Assurances, Needs Assessment, Action Planning and Plan Submission. CP is a continuous process used to ensure that all students are achieving at high levels. This process provides an opportunity for the school district to reflect and plan for student performance and quality results in a forward thinking manner.
The following key principles form the basis for the Comprehensive Planning Process:
Key members of the staff, and representatives of as many other stakeholder groups as possible, should participate and/or be aware of the planning process. The more of the community that is “in the loop,” the better the chances the district will achieve 100% "buy-in" by the entire community.
A representative group of stakeholders can do the bulk of the work if results and updates are reported back on a regular basis to the full planning team and other stakeholders; especially as critical decision points are reached.
Decisions about CP goals and solutions must be based on careful consideration of multiple sources of data and research.
Comprehensive planning is a journey of continuous planning that demands ongoing monitoring and adjustment of programs and processes.
Comprehensive planning in student outcomes is directly related to what happens in the classroom. Teachers must be willing to be reflective about their practice and relentless in attempts to meet the needs of every student.