FY 2022 Educational Facilities Master Plan

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EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS The primary focus of WCPS facility services is to support the instructional needs for the students of Wicomico County. We must maintain our school buildings in order to reinforce and enhance the educational programs and instructional initiatives of everyone involved with educating our children. This means that our school spaces must be flexible and be adept at adapting to change. Changes in curriculum, instruction methods, technology innovations, and required instructional initiatives all bring a unique set of requirements that impact our physical assets. The following is a list of educational programs and/or instructional initiatives that are currently a part of WCPS Instruction:

• AP, Honors and Standard Class Offerings • ATEX (Applied Technology Exploration) • Athletic Programs • Before and After School Programs • CTE (Career & Technology Education) • CHOICES Academy • Early Childhood Education • ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) • Evening High School • Gateway Project Lead the Way Signature Program • Gear Up • High School Enrollment Alternatives • Horizons • IDEA & Online IEP • Infant and Toddler programs • JROTC • Judy Hoyer Program

• Magnet Schools • Musical Theater • Online Learning Lab • Online testing and assessments • PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) • Pre-K and K programs • Pre-K Expansion Program • Special Education • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Initiative • STEAM • Project MOVE / STEP UP • Summer LEAP / SL@M / Summer STARS: LEAP • Summer School, Intervention and Enrichment Programs

• Summer Scientists Academy • TAD (Thinking and Doing) • Extended Core Curriculum (EX)

• Title 1 and Reading / Math Intervention • VPA (Visual and Performing Arts Program)

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