Driving Impact: APFE’s Strategic Priorities

  • ACADEMIC ACCELERATION

    Focuses on improving reading and math proficiency through innovative interventions, science-based learning, and strong partner engagement. The goal is to increase the percentage of students reading at or above a 3rd-grade level and improve
    8th-grade math proficiency.

  • TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

    Aims to attract and retain excellent educators by offering alternative pathways to teaching and
    a merit-based award program for
    exemplary teachers and school leaders.

  • COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE READY

    Strives to prepare students for the workforce by leveraging career-focused curriculum, expanding internships and apprenticeships, promoting hands-on learning, and fostering innovation. The measurement for success is to increase the percentage of students demonstrating career readiness.

  • WHOLE CHILD FUND

    A fundraising initiative to provide unrestricted funds for essential student and school needs not covered by the APS general budget, such as field trips, transportation, incentives, health care, food, emergency needs, and extracurricular fees.

  • Academic Acceleration

    GOAL:  Increase the percentage of students reading at or above grade level by 3rd grade and achieving math proficiency by 8th grade.

  • Teacher Development

    GOAL: Launch new teacher pipelines and reward outstanding educators across APS.

  • College, Career, and Life Ready

    GOAL: Increase the percentage of students demonstrating career readiness.

  • Whole Child Fund

    GOAL: Ensure equitable access to resources and enrichment opportunities for all students.