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Help us form our next 5 Year Strategic Plan

The Poughkeepsie City School District is forming its next Strategic Plan and it's looking for your input.

The updated Strategic Plan will aim to create a roadmap that not only reflects the aspects of our schools that are already working well but also addresses areas in which we can make improvements. We are committed to considering your perspectives and opinions on the direction we should take. Accordingly, we've launched a survey, open through June 27, for you to share your insights.

The survey platform allows you to contribute your thoughts anonymously, and you can also view and rate the feedback provided by other community members. We encourage an open and ongoing dialogue, so feel free to revisit the platform often and keep the conversation alive.

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NYSED Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOLS DTSDE RESULTS

DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR SCHOOL AND DISTRICT EFFECTIVENESS
(DTSDE)

The Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness reflects six tenets identified as essential for effective school systems and practices.  Through a survey process Parents/Guardians, Students (grades 3 and up), and Staff are surveyed for input annually.  This process compares a school and district's practices to the optimal conditions of learning, as defined by the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) rubric.  The United States Department of Education (USDOE) granted the New York State Education Department (NYSED) a waiver from specific provisions of No Child Left Behind (also known as ESEA "the Elementary & Secondary School Education Act") due to the creation of this focused school and district review process.  

Below, survey results from the 2019 – 2020 school year through the 2023 – 2024 school year. 
Results from the most recent DTSDE survey (2024 – 2025) will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Included in reporting are a districtwide compilation of results as well as school specific detail.  

  • Image of a circular diagram titled "On-Site Needs Assessment Final Report," highlighting key areas: Leadership, Curriculum, Instruction, Family Engagement, and Social-Emotional Learning.

DTSDE Tenets of Effective School Systems and Practices

  • Tenet 1 – Systems and Organization
  • Tenet 2 – School Leadership
  • Tenet 3 – Curriculum
  • Tenet 4 – Instruction
  • Tenet 5 – Social-Emotional Learning
  • Tenet 6– Parent and Community Engagement

Poughkeepsie City School District Final Reports

New York State Education Department - Diagnostics Tool for Schools Resource