Strategic Plan

Goal 1

By August 2030, ACCA will maintain and communicate a purpose and direction that fully utilizes flexibility to support a commitment to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning.

APS Focus Area – Our System is Efficient and Effective

Strategies

•   Adopt and implement a marketing plan that includes collaboration with stakeholders
• Ensure the ACCA staff including the CEO and Board Members actively participate in the Georgia College and Career Academy Network

Annual Performance Measures

• The annual review of the marketing plan will include an evaluation of key components such as social media engagement, website content, printed promotional materials, campus tour effectiveness, recruitment event outcomes, and application completion rates
• Track and monitor annual participation of ACCA staff in activities
• Ensure all training aligns with the needs of the team

Goal 2

By August 2030, ACCA will ensure the curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices fully utilize flexibility to support and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.

APS Focus Area – Our Strength is Our Team and We are Strengthening Our Instructional Core

Strategies

• Establish a culture that promotes the success of students in the work force, including soft skills, employability skills, and financial literacy.
• Create a culture that promotes and facilitates teacher effectiveness by ensuring professional growth, opportunities and resources
• Use data to identify student learning needs and academic growth
• Promote student participation in career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) and other organizations
• Ensure professional growth opportunities are targeted to ACCA’s needs 

Annual Performance Measures

• Track and report the number of students completing GA Best (employability skills) and 21^st Century Leaders (financial literacy)
• Analyze student data during biweekly planning meetings and weekly Whole Child Intervention meetings to provide targeted support for students
• Establish Skills USA CTSO to enhance student learning through real-world experiences and competitions
• Conduct a thorough needs assessment using surveys, observations, and data to determine the professional learning needs of the staff 

Goal 3

By August 2030, ACCA will ensure that career pathways, dual enrollment, and postsecondary certifications fully utilize flexibility to support an alignment to the economic and workforce needs of the community.

APS Focus Area – Our Responsibility is Shared, We are Caring for Every Child and We are Sparking Student Curiosity

Strategies

• Collaborate with employers to develop and promote work-based learning opportunities for students, GCCA faculty and staff
• Ensure staff remains current in its ability to meet workforce development needs through high-quality professional development and externships
• Utilize data collected from business partners to ensure appropriate program offerings and employability skills are embedded in the curriculum 

Annual Performance Measures

• Annual review of the number and quality of work-based learning opportunities developed through employer collaboration. This includes student internships, faculty externships, job shadowing programs, and employer-led workshops
• Ensure ACCA staff participate in yearly externship opportunities
• Collaborate with ACCA Board members and the Metro Chamber to ensure all pathways are in-demand for the Metro-Atlanta area