Community School Assets and Needs Assessment Info

  • The Community School Assets and Needs Assessment Infographic will provide an overview of the Assets and Needs Assessment process, findings, and recommended action steps. This infographic template is designed for a public-facing audience to clarify how the school’s data and stakeholder feedback will guide future decisions and actions.

    Infographic providing an overview of the YG assets and needs assesment

    Yough Glades Elementary School is an MSDE Community School. We have an enrollment of 275 students (9/30/24), and an attendance rate of 92.4%. Our Math student growth is 48%, and English Language Arts student growth is 50%.

    Students by the Numbers

    201 FARMs/Economically Disadvantaged
    60 Students with Disabilities
    16 Talented and Gifted Students

    Current Partners Engaged with the Community

    47 Partners and Growing

      • University of Maryland Extension & Master Growers
      • Partners After School Program through the Garrett County Health Department
      • It's In the Bag food program and the Local Management Board
      • Garrett Mentors
      • Sylvan Learning of Garrett County

    Infographic providing an overview of the YG assets and needs assessment survey.

    Who Participated in Our Assets and Needs Assessment?

    80 Students
    162 Families
    43 Staff
    8 Community Members

    What Did We Learn?

    Student Feedback

    • 81.9% of students stated that they have a good relationship with their teacher.
       
    • 52.7% stated that extended learning/after-school programming is important.
       
    • 31.9% of students feel that a new, more inclusive playground and opportunities for movement is needed.

     

    Family Feedback

    • 93.2% stated they always feel welcome and included in the school.
       
    • 62.3% feel that field trips and enrichment opportunities are very important.
       
    • 49.7% feel that academic programs to support reading and Math are needed.

     

    Staff Feedback

    • 60% of staff responded that field trips were very important.
       
    • 80% believe that programs to help parents help their children is a need.
       
    • 40% feel that food is needed for students and families.

     

    Community Feedback

    • Several community partners have expressed an interest in providing after-school/summer programming opportunities at Yough Glades.
       
    • Community businesses and organizations are committed to partnering to raise awareness of available resources in the community.

     

    Priorities and Opportunities

    Rigorous, Community-Connected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
    •Opportunities exist for after-school and summer programming at Yough Glades that will encompass academic learning camps, field trips, and enrichment activities.
    •53% of students and families prioritized field trips as being very important.

    Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
    •Increase opportunities and provide more experiences for families to gain a better understanding of the content their child is learning in order to better help them at home.
    •A parent/family focus group would foster a collaborative setting for school staff and families to work together to plan and implement school-wide events, programs, and initiatives.

    Integrated Systems of Support
    •Expand opportunities for students to participate in after-school groups, programming, and clubs that would encompass a variety of topics.
    •Raise awareness of the available resources in the community.
    •Expand opportunities for teachers to work with the literacy coach in professional learning communities.

    Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
    •Continue to strengthen the relationships between students, families, and staff through a variety of family engagement events, providing clear and direct communication, encompassing morning mindfulness and positive affirmations throughout the day, and opportunities for staff and families to work collaboratively.

    Powerful Student and Family Engagement
    •Opportunities exist to work with PTO, Judy Center, and Title One coordinators to streamline family engagement events.
    •Facilitate “Learn With Me” Camps where parents participate with students, observing the modeling and application of content by teachers to students.
    •Survey families to determine the best day of the week, time of day, and interests for family engagement topics.