Dear Supporters of Dayton Leadership,

As a Leader in Me school, we are preparing our students to be leaders for today and tomorrow. In this report, we highlight the multiple ways DLA is fulfilling our mission and increasing academic achievement.

 In the 2023-2024 school year, DLA achieved many of our school goals, including:

•   On ODE’s school report card, we earned  a 3 star rating overall, 4 stars in Progress and Gap Closing, and increased our ratings in three out of five categories

•  94% average attendance at quarterly  conferences

•  88% of families indicated that DLA is  preparing their child for the next grade level 

•  54% of 8th grade students were   accepted to high performing or selective high schools We also received significant awards and grants:

• PBIS Silver Award from the Ohio Positive   Behavior Interventions and    Supports Network 

• Platinum Level in Montgomery County   ESC’s Schools of Excellence in Prevention Program

• $65,000 Stronger Connections grant

•  Auditor of State Award 

We are optimistic about the future for DLA students and our school community.  This year we are developing our students to be leaders in the community, continuing to partner with families, and are leveraging the impact of our community partners.

Together in Excellence,

Ashton Hood, Board President

Tess Mitchner Asinjo, Executive Director