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Goal 2: Provide an Effective Instructional Program

Goal 1 Image: Teacher and studentProviding a world-class education is dependent upon the creation and implementation of a rigorous curriculum, an effective instructional delivery system, and a high-quality assessment program. A consistent, congruent continuum of curriculum, instruction, and assessment is essential to student achievement. Through systemic programmatic reform in the school system, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has designed and developed an infrastructure for supporting student achievement. Goal 2 encompasses the following milestones and accompanying data points:

Milestone Data Points
1 All students will acquire the essential skills and knowledge to meet or exceed standards in reading and mathematics by the end of Grade 2. Enrollment in Prekindergarten 
TerraNova in Grade 2 
MCPS Assessment Program in Primary Reading (Kindergarten to Grade 2) 
Mathematics Unit Assessments (Grade 2) 
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All schools will increase enrollment and performance of all students in gifted, Honors, Advanced Placement, and other advanced programs, while decreasing the disproportionate enrollment and performance of minority students.

 Gifted and Talented Screening (Grade 2) 
Advanced Mathematics in Grade 5 Proficiency 
Honors/Advanced Placement Successful Course Completion and Enrollment 
AP/IB Tests—Participation and Performance 
3 MCPS will eliminate the disproportionate representation of minority students in special education. Special Education Enrollment Data 
4 All schools will provide students with disabilities access to the general education environment, to the maximum extent appropriate. Special Education Students Receiving Services in General Education 
5 All schools will achieve or exceed local and state standards for attendance. Attendance by School 
Dropout Rate 
Ineligibility for Extracurricular Activities, by School