LPS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT
LUDLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
205 FULLER STREET | LUDLOW, MA 01056 | PHONE 413-583-8372 | FAX 413 583-5666
In January 2023, Ludlow Public Schools formally began the process to develop a multi-year district action plan that represents our community’s values and the strategies that we believe best support student achievement. The initiatives, outcomes, accountability, and identification of resources of the annual District Improvement Plan drives the implementation of, and the reflection on, the goals and initiatives of the multi-year plan.
We followed the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Planning for Success process recommended for district strategic planning and continuous improvement. Our facilitator has worked with dozens of school districts and superintendents in Massachusetts to develop their strategies for district improvement. Under his direction, we kept pace with our aggressive timeline while able to authentically engage with stakeholders from across our community to examine, not only our concrete practices and outcomes, but to also challenge our own beliefs around education and identify what we want for our children both in practical and aspirational terms.
The purpose of this work is two-fold: (1) to further develop a cycle of continuous improvement at all levels of the school district including identified focus areas, relevant data, and benchmarking the impact on student achievement and (2) to improve collaboration and communication within the school district and Ludlow community as it relates to the education of our children.
Core Values
Belonging and Community
accept and include all members of the school community
communicate with empathy and honesty
respect ourselves, others, our school
work together to learn and grow
Optimism and Growth
establish goals
work through challenges
accept responsibility
embrace learning
give our best effort
look forward to the future
A Vision of Education for Ludlow Students
Ludlow Public Schools is a community of respectful, responsible, and independent learners who demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to adapt to an ever-changing world and create their own pathways towards continuous growth and success.
Ludlow Public Schools Mission
Ludlow Public Schools is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment and learning experiences that are intentionally designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.
Strategy for District Improvement
2023-2026
District Improvement Plan
2023-2024
School & District Report Cards
Click on the links below to view the following 2022 Report Cards:
2022 Ludlow Public Schools District Report Card
2022 Ludlow High School Report Card
2022 Baird Middle School Report Card
Access to Translated copies for all Report Cards
Building a Prevention Prepared Community
Dr. Tiano was proud to share with other district leaders about our community partners' efforts towards Building a Prevention Prepared Community in Ludlow at the Mass Association of School Superintendents' Executive Institute the week of July 15th. Below is an overview of the presentation, the speakers, and link to the presentation slides.
Presentation Overview
Like most communities, Ludlow is experiencing an unprecedented elevation in youth mental health related issues. In response, Ludlow Public Schools, Ludlow Cares Coalition (non-profit), and the Ludlow Health Department leveraged their existing partnerships to provide Mental Health First Aid training for all district staff (starting with professional staff) and for members of the Ludlow community. Building awareness, skills, and common language beyond the school walls will help the sustainability of our efforts to support our struggling students and their families. LPS and CARES have made financial commitment for this initiative, along with generous support from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Presenters
Frank Tiano, Ed.D. - Superintendent of Schools, Ludlow Public Schools
Kristen M. Bunten, RN, MSN, NCSN - District Health Care Coordinator for Ludlow Public Schools
Karen Carreira, MA, LMHC - Mental Health/Suicide Prevention: Educator, Advocate, Public Speaker, Clinician
Paulina Matusik, MPH - Public Health Director, Town of Ludlow Health Department
Laura Rooney, SPHR, SHRM-SCP - President, Ludlow CARES Coalition
