Case Study: Deer Lakes School District

Located in northeastern Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Deer Lakes School District serves 1,800 students in four schools: a K-2 primary center, a 3-5 intermediate center, a 6-8 middle school, and a high school. The district's vision is “to be a high-performing school district that continually improves academic achievement and inspires the learners of today to succeed as the leaders of tomorrow in a diverse and ever-changing society.”

Deer Lakes integrates several AASA Learning 2025 redesign components, focusing on the Whole Learner, being future-driven, prioritizing social-emotional learning, leveraging technology as a “force multiplier,” and maintaining community alignment.