Objective 1.2
Achievement Gaps
ACPS will target academic achievement gaps and increase positive educational outcomes across race/ ethnicity, income, disability, and language subgroups.
Objective 1.3 Disproportionality
ACPS will focus on increasing representation of minority students in talented and gifted programs and in Honors and Advanced Placement courses; decreasing suspension rates of minority students, particularly males; and preventing over-identification of racial/ethnic minorities for remedial or special education services. ACPS will also focus on eliminating gender and racial/ethnic disparities among students enrolling in science, technology, engineering, math, and literature classes and in advanced classes such as honors and Advanced Placement.
Objective 1.4 Educational Equity
ACPS will provide each student with opportunities to be challenged and supported.
Objective 1.6 Early Childhood Education
ACPS will continue to participate with the Early Care and Education Work Group to create an early care and education (ECE) system focused on improved access, quality, and public awareness of ECE services available for children and families. (ACYMP 2.1.1)