Baltimore County Public Schools

Blueprint for Progress

Vision

Baltimore County Public Schools’ graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to reach their potential as responsible, productive citizens in a global economy and multicultural society.

Mission

The Baltimore County Public Schools’ mission is to provide a quality education that develops the content knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable all students to reach their maximum potential as responsible, life-long learners and productive citizens.

Goals

• To improve achievement for all students

• To maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in every school

• To use resources effectively and efficiently

Belief Statements

• We believe that all students will learn and achieve.

• We believe that improved student achievement requires families and communities to be partners in the educational process.

• We believe that increased student achievement requires families to be responsible and accountable for their children’s education.

• We believe that all schools will demonstrate adequate yearly progress.

• We believe in respecting the dignity and worth of every individual.

• We believe that a quality education requires:  

            -An effective, qualified teacher in every classroom

            -An effective, qualified principal focused on instruction in every school

            -A challenging systemic curriculum

            -A results-oriented, data-driven focus based on continuous growth

            -An assessment program focused on the measurement of student growth

            -Shared accountability among teachers, principals, and central office personnel

            -Early intervention for young children

• We believe that every employee must model ethical behavior, exhibit a strong work ethic, and perform at high levels.

• We believe that all Baltimore County Public Schools’ department and offices must demonstrate continuous improvement.