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Strategic Plan Update March 25, 2019 Project Overview Environmental Scan Organizational Assessment Phase 1: Analysis Analyze Implications Define Desired Future: Vision, Mission, Priority Student Outcomes Phase 2: Develop
March 25, 2019
Phase 1: Analysis Phase 2: Strategy Development Phase 3: Action Planning
Priority Student Outcomes
Initiatives
Process for Outcomes and Initiatives
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The Direction Vision = desired impact, WHY we exist Mission = descriptive statement of purpose, WHAT we do Priority Student Outcomes = specific, measurable results to achieve Strategic Themes = areas that must be addressed to achieve priority outcomes Strategic Objectives = choices about how to address the strategic themes The Methods Strategic Initiatives = significant projects to implement the
Action Plans = how to get the projects done
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Determine Phasing, Identify Initiative Sponsors and Owners
Communication
Train and Support Strategy Teams Leadership Overview Phase 2: Strategy Development Feb-April Phase 1: Analysis Jan-Feb Review Environmental, Organizational Trends and Issues Draft Priority Student Outcomes and Strategic Themes Stakeholder Input Develop Objectives, Measures, Initiatives Create Action Plans for Phase 1 Initiatives Stakeholders Identify SWOT and Prioritize Refine Develop Monitoring Process Data Gathering Phase 3: Action Planning May-June We are here
DRAFT Strategic Plan Framework As of February 25
Priority Student Outcomes
➢ Increase literacy by 3rd grade ➢ Increase math proficiency by 8th grade ➢ Narrow achievement gaps between student groups ➢ Increase high school completion ➢ Advance students’ post- graduation success in college or career Strategic Theme #1 Effective and Committed Employees
Recruitment, retention, development and culture for all district employees: teachers, administrators, school-based and district support staff
Strategic Theme #2 Guaranteed and Cohesive Curriculum
Learning objectives aligned across grades and subjects, with dedicated resources and materials
Strategic Theme #3 Student-Centered Learning
Support and opportunities that match students’ individual needs and interests
Strategic Theme #4 Social / Emotional Support for Students
In collaboration with families and community partners, support healthy social, emotional and behavioral development of students
Strategic Theme #5 Data Informed Decisions
Objective research to optimize resources and programs
Draft 2.25.19 Mission Lawrence USD 497 is a learning community committed to ensuring educational equity and excellence so that students of all races and backgrounds achieve at high levels and graduate prepared for success in college, careers and life in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
Equity
Board of Education: February 26 Students: February 26- Lawrence High School February 26/March 5 - Free State High School Employees: February 26 – Billy Mills Middle School February 28 – District Office Administrators (district and school-based): February 28 - District Office Community (open to all stakeholders): February 28 - Billy Mills Middle School March 4 - Connect Church Online survey
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Frequent Comments Student focused / student centered Recruiting / retaining teachers as a strategic theme Clear and well-organized framework Data-informed decisions as a strategic theme Social / emotional support as a strategic theme Based upon community input, broad stakeholder involvement Equity integrated throughout Curriculum as a strategic theme Outcomes are well-defined
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General Comments Response Communication needs to be improved
communications processes Need to ensure follow through for implementation of this strategic plan
reported for each outcome
will be reported to the board and community Strategic Themes need more specificity
Equity and diversity need to be specifically addressed
understand progress on equity
equity Parent, family and community engagement should be incorporated throughout the strategic themes
involvement in initiative implementation Smaller class sizes need to be considered
strategic theme Not enough focus on teachers (support, training)
support for teachers in implementation
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Comment Recommendation Safety needs to be incorporated
Support for Students to include safety Guaranteed and viable curriculum needs to allow for flexibility
under this strategic theme Social-emotional support for students is too far toward the bottom, should be a priority
priority order, maximize the student-focus of the framework by listing the student-oriented themes first “Data-informed” should not just mean numbers and test scores, need to consider qualitative information
Learner-driven Decisions”, to clarify that consideration will be given to a variety of factors aligned with student learning
Suggestions were provided for initiatives to be considered within each strategic theme during the next phase of design. These will be provided to the Strategy Teams for consideration.
DRAFT Strategic Plan Framework with revisions based upon community feedback
Priority Student Outcomes
➢ Increase literacy by 3rd grade ➢ Increase math proficiency by 8th grade ➢ Narrow achievement gaps between student groups ➢ Increase high school completion ➢ Advance students’ post- graduation success in college or career Strategic Theme #4 Effective and Committed Employees
Recruitment, retention, development and culture for all district employees: teachers, administrators, school-based and district support staff
Strategic Theme #1 Guaranteed and Cohesive Curriculum
Learning objectives aligned across grades and subjects, with dedicated resources and materials
Strategic Theme #2 Student-Centered Learning
Support and opportunities that match students’ individual needs and interests
Strategic Theme #3 Social / Emotional Support and Safety for Students
In collaboration with families and community partners, support healthy social, emotional and behavioral development of students, and ensure schools are safe
Strategic Theme #5 Information-based, Learner-driven Decisions
Objective research to optimize resources and programs
Draft 3.22.19 Mission Lawrence USD 497 is a learning community committed to ensuring educational equity and excellence so that students of all races and backgrounds achieve at high levels and graduate prepared for success in college, careers and life in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
Equity
DRAFT Strategic Plan Framework with revisions based on community feedback
Strategic Initiatives
Priority Student Outcomes
➢ Increase literacy by 3rd grade ➢ Increase math proficiency by 8th grade ➢ Narrow achievement gaps between student groups ➢ Increase high school completion ➢ Advance students’ post- graduation success in college or career
Strategic Theme #4 Effective and Committed Employees Recruitment, retention, development and culture for all district employees: teachers, administrators, school-based and district support staff Strategic Initiatives Strategic Initiatives Strategic Initiatives Strategic Initiatives Strategic Theme #1 Guaranteed and Cohesive Curriculum Learning objectives aligned across grades and subjects, with dedicated resources and materials Strategic Theme #2 Student-Centered Learning Support and opportunities that match students’ individual needs and interests Strategic Theme #3 Social / Emotional Support and Safety for Students In collaboration with families and community partners, support healthy social, emotional and behavioral development of students and ensure schools are safe
Draft 3.22.19
Strategic Theme #5 Information-based, Learner-Driven Decisions Objective research to optimize resources and programs Mission Lawrence USD 497 is a learning community committed to ensuring educational equity and excellence so that students of all races and backgrounds achieve at high levels and graduate prepared for success in college, careers and life in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
1. Strategy Teams develop objectives and strategic initiatives within each strategic theme, utilizing stakeholder input and research about effective approaches 2. GSG and LPS leadership draft outcome measures, baseline data and suggested future performance targets 3. Board approves strategic plan including strategic initiatives, and provides input on outcome performance measures on May 13 4. Board approves outcome performance measures and targets on June 10 5. Phase 1 Strategic Initiative Action Teams develop detailed action plans and budgets for implementation, with stakeholder input by June 15 6. Strategic plan communication developed by June 30 7. Monitoring and reporting process developed by June 30