Objective 2.3, Strategy 1, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will implement a new multi-lingual communications platform to increase community engagement.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2021-22 school year:

• Completed an RFQ process to determine what programs exist in the current market and which program would best fit the needs of ACPS
• Purchased a contract with the platform BrightArrow
• Conducted division-wide training sessions
• Implemented the program and continued to monitor functionality of the software

Objective 2.3, Strategy 2, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will create advisory groups for untapped populations that meet and report regularly to the Superintendent’s Cabinet and/or the School Board, such as a Latino Community Advisory Council.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2021-22 school year:

• Formed a Diversity Equity Advisory Committee
• Created a charter with expected roles for the committee
• Monitored participation in and impact of the committee

Objective 2.3, Strategy 3, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will identify and create community partnerships that increase diversity of adult education enrollment. 

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2021-22 school year:

• Established a current and active list of community partnerships already utilized by our division
• Established a purpose and plan to increase diversity of adult education enrollment
• Pursued grant opportunities for our adult education program
• Aligned the work of various adult education programs serving our division

Objective 2.3, Strategy 4, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will create systems to expand the number and diversity of school volunteers.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2021-22 school year:

• Reviewed the functionality of ScholarChip in supporting this strategy
• Audited existing systems to support this strategy

Objective 2.3, Strategy 5, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will increase use of media outlets of which English is not the primary language.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2021-22 school year:

• Performed an audit of local media to determine if there are any local media outlets in which English is not the primary language

Objective 2.3, Strategy 6, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will engage neighborhoods by arranging for division and School Board leaders to meet with families in their neighborhoods multiple times each year.

Work around this metric will begin during the 2022-23 school year.