Wayne STEM Academy — Academic Model
Leadership Resource Hub
The complete WSA Academic Model documentation series — organized by section, built for leadership alignment, succession planning, and replication.
Goldsboro, NC · Grades K–5
Title I Schoolwide Program
Internal Use · Leadership & Board
Updated March 2026
Three Pillars of the WSA Academic Model
Pillar I
Human-Centered Community
Belonging, dignity, and positive culture — every scholar and adult has a place here.
Pillar II
Systematic Accountability
Clarity, consistency, and reliable systems — learning is a function of our instruction.
Pillar III
Results-Driven Excellence
Measurable outcomes and continuous improvement — scholars taught at instructional level.
How to Use This Page
This hub is the single source of truth for the WSA Academic Model. Every section of the model has a dedicated page where you can read the core content directly — and a document link where you can download the full reference version. When documents are updated, only the download link changes. The page content stays stable so leadership always has accurate context at a glance.
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Sections marked "In Development" are building — check back as sections complete
Core Model Documents
Sections M&F · 01–09Mission & Foundation
Mission & Foundation
All Staff · Leadership · Board · Partners
Core belief, Three Pillars, SPARK Values, 3 Cs framework, and the Technician/Engineer distinction. The foundation every other section builds on.
Core Belief
Three Pillars
SPARK Values
3 Cs
Section 01
Instructional Philosophy & Framework
Instructional Staff · Coaches · Leadership
Direct Instruction model, five philosophical principles, Walk to Read / March to Math grouping, MTSS philosophy, and complementary frameworks organized by the 3 Cs.
Direct Instruction
Walk to Read
March to Math
Section 02
Organizational Structure & Roles
All Staff · Leadership · HR
Supervisory and functional authority for every position. Core Four, Dean roles, EC staff, and support positions — current state and intended model documented. Answers two questions: who is responsible for my development and growth, and who may direct my work on a given day.
Core Four
Authority Framework
Exec Advisement
Section 03
People, Culture & Professional Excellence
Leadership · HR · Instructional Staff · Incoming Teachers
Who WSA hires, how we grow them, how we assess character, and how we evaluate professional practice. Covers Model Teacher, Training in Twenty, NCEES, and IA evaluation.
Hiring Philosophy
Model Teacher
Evaluation
Section 04
Classroom Environment & Culture
Teachers · Instructional Coaches · Leadership
Five-element classroom environment framework grounded in Teach Like a Champion, Cooperative Discipline, and Tough Kid strategies. Includes the full CEC behavior system and color chart.
Color Chart
SPARK Behavior
TLAC
Time Out Protocol
Section 05
Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction
Instructional Staff · Coaches · Dean of Academics
CBA and CBM frameworks, data cycle structure, progress monitoring, and how assessment data drives instructional decision-making within the DI model.
CBA / CBM
Data Cycles
Progress Monitoring
Section 06
MTSS & Scholar Support
Dean of Academics · SSIT Team · Teachers · Interventionists
The complete SSIT & MTSS process — from first concern through intervention exit. Tier 2 Round 1 (Spot), Round 2 (Ongoing), and Tier 3 Intensive. Interactive 8-step process guide built and ready. All forms complete. Pending final review by Dean of Academics before section page goes live.
SSIT Process
Tier 2 / Tier 3
Interventions
DPR / CICO
Section 07
Family & Community Engagement
All Staff · Leadership · PAC · PET · Families
WSA offers two distinct family partnership structures. The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a strategic body of 4–6 selected members who meet quarterly to review Title I programs, examine school-wide data, and provide family perspective on the School Improvement Plan — giving participants direct access to school leadership and an insider view of the academic model. The Parent Engagement Team (PET) is open to all parents and operates on a flexible, event-based schedule — supporting Academic Nights, Book Fairs, Math Madness, and other school events with no minimum commitment required. Families may join one, both, or neither.
PAC · Strategic Partnership
PET · Event Support
Title I Parent Input
Section 08
Digital Curriculum & Technology Integration
Instructional Staff · Coaches · Leadership
ESpark, Flocabulary, Generation Genius, Study Island Science, and Online Math Toolbox within the DI framework. Approved tools, use guidelines, and integration expectations.
ESpark
Approved Tools
Integration
Section 09
Academic Model Accountability & Replication
Leadership · Board · Partner Schools · RSI
How the WSA Academic Model is monitored, evaluated, and replicated. Fidelity frameworks, succession protocols, and the RSI replication pathway.
Fidelity
Succession
RSI Replication
Compliance Appendices
Generated from the model · Externally submittedAppendix A
Title I Schoolwide Program Plan
Federal Programs · Leadership · Board
10-section federal compliance document framed as embedded within the WSA Academic Model. Reflects the school's actual instructional and organizational practices. Submitted Feb 2026.
Title I SWP
Federal · Feb 2026
Appendix B
Remote & Emergency Instruction Plan
All Staff · Leadership · Board · NC DPI
NC DPI Remote Instruction Plan — 2025-26 submission on record. Covers virtual conferencing (Google Meet, Zoom), LMS platforms, attendance protocols, EC/IEP provisions, and connectivity options. Required updates for 2026-27 submission documented separately.
NC DPI · 2025-26
Emergency Closures
§115C-84.3
Appendix C
School Improvement Plan
Leadership · Board · State · Epicenter
2025-26 SIP aligned to G.S. §115C-218.94. Three goals: Reading Proficiency (Goal A2.04 — 30.6% → 50%), Classroom Management & Instructional Techniques (Goal A1.07 — 85% high-pace lessons), and Coaching Cycle (Goal B3.03 — 100% DI fidelity). Board approved Nov 2025. Mid-Year Review completed March 2026 — all three goals on track.
§115C-218.94
Epicenter
3 Goals · On Track
Appendix D
LIEP — English Learner Services
Dean of Federal Programs · Leadership · NC DPI
Language Instruction Educational Program service chart — 2025-26. Defines Comprehensive, Supportive, and Transitional service tiers for EL scholars within WSA's Walk to Read / March to Math model. Non-subgrantee (PRC 104 below $10,000). Updates for 2026-27 documented separately.
EL Services
Title III
WIDA / ACCESS
Appendix E
Beginning Teacher Support Program Plan
Leadership · HR · Beginning Teachers · Board
WSA's BTSP aligned to NC SBE Policy TCED-016 (updated Oct 2025). Mentor support, induction framework, and NC Professional Teaching Standards embedded in the WSA Academic Model. Effective March 2026.
TCED-016
Mentor Support
March 2026
Appendix F
Return-to-Learn After Concussion
All Staff · Leadership · Families · Medical Providers
WSA implementation guide for scholar concussion response and return-to-learn protocol. Compliant with NC SBE Policy HRS-E-001 and GS 115C-12(12). Concussion Coordinator: Dr. Todd Forgette. Medical Liaison: Bianca Vazquez. Updated 2025-26.
HRS-E-001
Concussion Protocol
Scholar Health
Handbooks & Operational References
Current versions linked here — update link when revisedScholar & Family
Scholar & Parent Handbook
Scholars · Families · All Staff
Annual handbook covering school expectations, SPARK values, attendance and discipline policies, family communication protocols, scholar rights and responsibilities, and WSA governance. Established 2023 — current edition November 2025.
SPARK Values
Family Communication
Policies & Procedures
Staff
Employee Handbook
All Staff · Leadership · HR
WSA employment policies, staff expectations, benefits, leave procedures, professional conduct standards, and HR processes. Read in conjunction with Section 03: People, Culture & Professional Excellence. Current version linked here when published.
HR Policies
Staff Expectations
Leave & Benefits