The Destination District
Our 2026-2031 Strategic Plan
The Destination District is the Clark County School District (CCSD)’s five-year commitment to transforming our schools into supportive, safe places where learning sparks joy and students are prepared to build a home, a life, and a future.
Our Three Priorities
By 2031, we will ensure every student is safe, supported, and equipped to thrive in a changing world by focusing on three priorities:
- Academic Excellence
- Career-Connected Learning and Durable Skills
- Safe and Supportive Schools
Read the Full Strategic Plan
The Path Forward
| Our Destination | Our Approach | Our Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence | ||
| Students achieve academically so that they can succeed today and adapt for tomorrow. | Strong Academics: We set ambitious goals and develop a research-based plan to increase student proficiency across the board, including for students who need extra support to thrive. Innovative Models: We test and track new ways of delivering instruction. We prepare students with skills to navigate a world being transformed by AI. |
60% increase in literacy proficiency in grades K-3 50% increase in math and literacy proficiency in grades 3-8 100% of schools implement a future-ready learning model that embraces students demonstrating what they know and can do |
| Career-Connected Learning and Durable Skills | ||
| Students graduate with durable skills, a clear path forward, and the credentials needed to enter their chosen field. | Future-Ready: We design learning experiences that encourage students to engage with careers in the early grades, explore them in the middle grades, and gain hands-on experience in high school. Marketable Assets: We equip every student with practical skills and qualifications so they feel confident earning a job, going to college, enlisting in the military, or otherwise contributing to our community. |
60% of graduates earn the rigorous College and Career Ready Diploma 100% of students graduate with marketable assets—such as college credits, credentials, a Nevada State Seal, a military pathway, or a durable skills portfolio |
| Safe and Supportive Schools | ||
| Students learn in safe, supportive schools where they are known, valued, connected, and ready to thrive. | All In: We partner with families and our community so that every student has champions in their corner and loves learning. Consistent Expectations: We define and hold students accountable to high standards for safety and behavior. |
95% of students report feeling safe at school 95% of students report feeling known, valued, and connected |
Hear from Our Students, Families, and Educators About Strategies to Reach Our Destination
Co-Designing the Plan With Our Community
