School Improvement

Continuous school improvement is an embedded behavior rooted in the school's culture that constantly focuses on the conditions, processes, and practices that improve teaching and learning. Schools use student performance results and analyze data from various interwoven components to develop plans and implement improvement actions to drive education quality and improved student outcomes.

School Improvement Goals

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CSP) GOALS

Academic Goal: OES will increase student achievement across the curriculum through DoDEA standards-based instruction and interrelating content that will directly impact students in a 21st century environment.
Organizational Goal: OES will utilize 21st century instructional practices, CCRSM implementation, collaboration, and communication for continual success in a 21st century learning environment.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • Students will be proficient readers, competent mathematicians, scientific thinkers and skillful users of technology.
  • Students will experience multiple opportunities to develop skills in leadership, communication, collaboration, and responsible citizenship.
  • We are committed to developing well-rounded citizens who honor and respect cultural diversity throughout the world.
  • Students will receive a balanced education which includes the practical and fine arts.
  • Our students will have a safe learning environment which fosters scholastic success. 

Mission and Vision

Mission

Educate, Engage, and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.

Vision

Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere

Core Values

  • Student Centered
  • Excellence
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Diversity
  • Individual Potential
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Shared Responsibility
  • Trust

DoDEA Accreditation

Accreditation is the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards). Educational accreditation is a type of quality assurance process under which services and operations of educational institutions or programs are evaluated by an external agency to determine if applicable standards are met. If standards are met, accredited status is granted by the agency.

Cognia is the accreditation agency for all DoDEA schools and the world's largest education community. As the global leader in advancing education excellence through accreditation and school improvement, Cognia brings together more than 100 years of experience and the expertise of three United States-based accreditation agencies - the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA/CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI). Accreditation is pivotal to leveraging education quality and continuous improvement.

Detailed accreditation information is provided on the DoDEA Accreditation page.

Comprehensive Assessment System

In conjunction with the implementation of the College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS), DoDEA is implementing the Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) that includes all of the assessments that are administered system-wide within DoDEA. These include the PSAT, Advanced Placement, NAEP, and College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) assessments. All assessments included in the DoDEA Comprehensive Assessment System support student learning, provide information for decision makers concerning instructional programs and services, and inform parents. DoDEA is committed to student achievement and assessments that raise the bar for the students to ensure they are on the path to success.

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