Introducing Our New Strategic Plan:

MCPS Future Ready – A Bold Vision for Every Student's Success

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously adopted the MCPS Future Ready, the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The strategic plan represents an important new chapter and a clear vision for student and staff success. MCPS must lead, not follow.

Rooted in the district’s commitment to students to have the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to be successful in their futures, the new whole-district strategic plan provides not only a new but also a clear roadmap for where MCPS needs to be and how it will get there. The plan defines four objectives fundamental to the work of a successful school system and identifies measurements to be able to monitor progress over the next five years. The strategic plan also provides a Student Future Ready Framework that outlines a portfolio of skills students need to have to be successful in their future and those skills are in the areas of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, community impact and well-being.

Four Strategic Goals Guide the Plan:

1. Academic Excellence – All students will demonstrate high levels of academic achievement and growth.

2. Future Ready Graduates – Ensure meaningful post-secondary outcomes for all students.

3. Positive, Safe and Effective – Ensure safe, welcoming and inclusive learning and work environments through positive climate and effective operations.

4. High Quality, Diverse Workforce – Support and invest in all staff.

We Will Know We Are Successful When:

• 100% of MCPS schools earn four stars or higher on the Maryland School Report Card.

• Student proficiency increases by 50% among economically disadvantaged students, multilingual learners, students receiving special education services, Hispanic/Latino students and Black/African American students.
  

• Annually, 95% of Grade 12 students graduate in all reporting categories by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What’s Next

This plan will be rolled out in two phases. In September, we will share more specific strategies and action steps that will bring this plan to life in every school and classroom.

Families play a critical role in student success, and we will continue to keep you informed and involved throughout this journey.

Thank you for being our partners in helping every child become Future Ready.

Resources: Read more about MCPS Future Ready, the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, review the slide presentation and watch the recording.