About the Unified Implementation Team
In 2019, the renewal of three city plans affecting children and families coincided: the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Equity for All Strategic Plan 2025, the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Community Health Improvement Plan 2025 (CHIP), and the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Children and Youth Master Plan 2025 (CYMP).
In one of the first major plan alignment efforts of the city, the leadership of these organizations established a Unified Implementation Team to jointly develop the three plans in areas where the goals and outcomes overlapped.
Plans & Assessments (2025-2030)
Guiding Principals
The Unified Planning Team is committed to four underlying and interconnected principles to guide the implementation of the respective plans:
- Adopt a strengths-based approach: We recognize the prevalence of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impacts health, behavior and outcomes. The aim is to develop a shared language about trauma and resilience and improve results by recommending effective strategies that target the root causes of trauma at the family and community level.
- Apply equity: Consistent with the All Alexandria Resolution, we remove barriers to access and ensure that race and identity do not determine an Alexandrian’s quality of life or opportunity." By aligning planning across the city, the aim is to create the conditions needed for ALL Alexandrians to thrive, with an emphasis on ensuring that who you are and where you live will not determine quality of life, opportunities or outcomes.
- Center community voice: All community members, including youth, have their opinions and ideas heard and are included in the planning and implementation processes. These lived experiences provide critical information to effectively design solutions and will be elevated for more impactful outcomes.
- Share accountability: Strong, trusting relationships are a cornerstone to the success of the plans. Transparency on what is working and what needs to change is vital in achieving real and meaningful results. This means that progress and key data are regularly shared with the community and used for better decision making.
Together, these plans will build stronger communities by adopting a strengths-based approach, applying equity, centering community voice and sharing accountability.
2025 Plans (2020-2025)
Aligned Strategies (2020-2025)
The Unified Planning Team identified five high-level strategies that align with the goals of each strategic plan:
1: Develop job readiness, career and employment opportunities.
2: Engage students and families with supports and services within schools.
3: Improve and increase out of school learning.
4: Enhance technical infrastructure and close the digital divide.
5: Implement integrated collaborative systems that help families and the community support the socio-emotional and physical development of children and youth.
Community Reports & Data
Unified Implementation Team Reports
The Unified Implementation Team reports out twice a year, in the spring and fall.
Initial reports focus on outputs, or the work that is being done through policies, programs, and education and outreach related to the aligned strategies.
Future reports will include outcomes achieved and any gaps or needs that are identified.
Spring 2022 Report
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Community Health Assessments & Data
More information and updates on the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) can be found here.
Children & Youth Assessments, Reports, & Data
- Alexandria Youth Needs Assessment 2025
- Youth Issue Briefs (2025)
- CYCP Report Cards
- Youth Safety & Resilience Initiative Report (2023)
More information and updates on the Children & Youth Community Plan (CYCP) can be found here.
Alexandria Developmental Assets Data
Every three years, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) administers the Search Institute’s Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors Survey. The Search Institute then analyzes and shares the data. View the most recent Profile results below.
Developmental Assets Data for All ACPS Schools 2025 | Assets Data by Race
Developmental Assets Data for All ACPS Schools 2022 | Assets Data by Race
Developmental Assets Data for All ACPS Schools 2019
Developmental Assets Data for All ACPS Schools 2016
Developmental Assets Data for All ACPS Schools 2013
Alexandria Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Every three years, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) administers the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The Alexandria Health Department then analyzes and shares the data. View the most recent results below.
Quotes from Community Youth Focus Groups
Graduation & Job Readiness
"We all need to graduate and have a plan for the future."
"Counselors and educators need to be able to meet the needs of students of color through the college process."
"We want access to more affordable/free higher education and preparation for alternatives to college."
Support Services
"We need someone to talk with to feel better and learn how to cope and feel less pressure in school."
"We want the schools to promote our self-care and offer more free periods and calm spaces."
"We need more support at school for troubles at home and we need more trusted psychologists for mental health services."
Out of School Learning
"We need more after school programs, literacy programs and more art events."
" We want to advocate for more teachers after school helping us and for volunteer opportunities and tutoring."
Community Support & Digital Divide
"Our families need access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate food, including in school."
"We would like more sports, parks, playgrounds, chances to learn about technology, and activities to keep us healthy."