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.
Students will have high academic achievement in math and literacy.
Reading – Emphasis on writing
To achieve a school-wide score of at least 7 points above the multi-year average for each year from SY 2023 to SY 2025 prospectively.
Math – Emphasis on Mathematical Teaching Practices (MTPs) and Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMPs)
To achieve a school-wide score of at least 7 points above the multi-year average for each year from SY 2023 to SY 2025 prospectively.
Our Mission
Dexter Elementary will educate, engage, and empower military-connected students to ensure high levels of learning for all students.
Our Vision
We believe in excellence in education for every student, every day, everywhere. We envision a school in which staff:
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to the academic success and well-being of each student by working together in collaborative teams
- Equip our students with the skills and tools to be leaders in the world of advancing technology
- Create a safe effective learning environment to help students reach their greatest potential
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.
