Pulaski County Special School District is excited about providing equity and excellence to all students in the 2020-2021 school year. Entering his third year as superintendent, Dr. Charles McNulty continues to shift to improving education, opportunities and collaboration across the district.

PCSSD will continue to enhance initiatives that started last year in the upcoming 2020-2021 school year in a blended learning approach for those in the traditional classroom and those participating in the virtual classroom.

Two of these initiatives include AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports). AVID increases student engagement, promotes classroom collaboration and activates deeper levels of learning with practical, useful tools and instructional strategies. PBIS assists our schools with enhancing our school climates and provides additional support to all students.

Three PCSSD high schools will continue with the DRIVEN: School of Innovation. This program is an exceptional opportunity for students who thrive in a blended learning environment. Students in this environment have to be willing to assume ownership and control of their education. They must be willing to work with teacher-mentors and demonstrate the self-discipline needed to take full advantage of the flexibility offered to them.

We look forward to seeing what the 2020-2021 school year will bring us. Every day in PCSSD, we are working to find solutions to continue to provide a quality education, equity and excellence to our students.