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.
CSI Leadership Meeting Schedule
CSILT meets on the 1st working Monday of each month at 1445.
Accreditation and Awards:
SLES is accredited by Cognia.
School Improvement Goals
Goal 1: Reading Comprehension
If, according to data indicators, we embed structured, tiered differentiation based on students’ literacy needs, that fosters student discourse, digital learning, and structured writing strategies across curricular content, then we will see a positive increase in student performance in the EOY DoDEA Summative Assessments.
Goal 2: Mathematics
If we teach our students strategies to visualize mathematical concepts, then our students will be able to solve complex multi-step problems. In other words, If Lanham ES implements student-led discourse focused on visualization of mathematical concepts, then we will observe a positive increase in student performance in mathematical reasoning, which will translate into an overall improvement of students in the EOY the DoDEA Summative Assessment.
Mission
Educate, Engage, and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.
Vision
Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere
DoDEA Core Values:
Student-Centered:Â Students are at the heart of all we do.
Excellence:Â We strive to exceed expectations in all we do.
Continuous Improvement:Â Our organization, its systems, and processes will be continually reexamined and improved.
Diversity:Â We honor the uniqueness of each individual and embrace diverse beliefs and backgrounds. We respect differences and create inclusive environments which contribute to a better society for all.
Individual Potential:Â Individuals develop within an environment that nurtures intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth.
Lifelong Learning:Â Learning is an active process of discovery where we cultivate curiosity, perseverance, and the desire to learn.
Shared Responsibility:Â Partnerships among families, students, staff, and community members are characterized by mutual commitment and collaborative effort that enrich the lives of our students.
Trust:Â We value relationships based on integrity, mutual respect, and open two-way communication. We cultivate a safe and risk-free culture that encourages and inspires innovation.
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.
Improving Student Achievement
All schools in the Pacific East District will improve student achievement through emphasizing 21st century Innovative Skills of (1) Collaboration Across Networks and Learning By Influence, (2) Creativity and Innovation, (3) Communication, and (4) Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
