Thursday, May 21, 2009

Vision and Strategic Direction: Still in Draft

We are really excited about the direction we are headed. Please read below to get a sense of this.

Vision – 2014
o Shared ownership for student success: community, families, students and district
o Integrating technology as “what we do” at a pace with the world
o Excellence in teaching, learning and engagement assuring success for ALL
o ALL students achieving and excelling
o Well resourced, well managed, well governed
o Culture and environment which is inclusive, attractive, respectful and reflective of all
o Community partnership around a clear image, identity and value

Strategic Directions
A. Developing & implementing instructional district practices focused on diverse student needs
B. Increasing our means by 20% & manage well within that
C. Changing, aligning systems & structures to move towards our vision
D. Developing partnership processes & capacity to address the we/they
E. Developing a clear & effective District 742 “brand”

7 SKILLS STUDENTS NEED FOR THEIR FUTURE - TONY WAGNER