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Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning. Governing Board Online Training Module. What is a Strategic Plan?. A written document mapping the path to success The “recipe” to achieve the vision and mission A step-by-step guide to reach goals Contain goals, objectives, measures, and timelines

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Strategic Planning

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  1. Strategic Planning Governing Board Online Training Module

  2. What is a Strategic Plan? • A written document mapping the path to success • The “recipe” to achieve the vision and mission • A step-by-step guide to reach goals • Contain goals, objectives, measures, and timelines • Indicates parties accountable for accomplishing tasks • Usually expressed in 5 to 10 year time periods

  3. The Value Provided • The value of the strategic planning process • The value of using and monitoring a strategic plan • The value of the strategic plan for the governing board

  4. The Value of the Strategic Planning Process • An opportunity to discuss and articulate the vision and mission • Requires an examination of the school’s values, current status, and environment • Develops common vocabulary for all stakeholders • Empowers stakeholders to feel in control of the school’s future • Proactive, not reactive

  5. The Value of Using and Monitoring a Strategic Plan • Ensures a path toward fulfilling the vision and mission • Gives meaning and direction to day-to-day activities for administration and staff • Establishes a value-based means of tracking process • Increases the likelihood of the school’s success • Builds a shared vision for all stakeholders • Garners broad-based support

  6. The Value of a Strategic Plan for the Governing Board • Focus the work of the governing board • Efficient allocation of time and resources • Better decision-making • Evaluation tool • Continuity and survival • Consensus and ownership • School accreditation plan (improvement plan) • Grant writing and fundraising

  7. The Strategic Planning Team • Keep the group small and manageable: entire governing board, principal, other key individuals • Include a variety of personalities, backgrounds, and thinking styles • Include others through indirect means • Session leader should be neutral (not the board chair or principal)

  8. The Strategic Planning Process • Environmental Inventory • Strategy Formulation • Strategy Implementation The strategic plan vs. strategic thinking

  9. Environmental InventoryThe S.W.O.T. Analysis • Internal Environment • S – Strengths • W – Weaknesses • External Environment • O – Opportunities • T – Threats • Think in terms of • Competition and customers • Political influences and environments • Economic conditions • Social impacts • Technological advancements

  10. S.W.O.T. Analysis Grid • Vision statement: Utah Charter School will be a highly sought after school providing a rigorous educational program within a culture that values strong character and discipline. Students leaving our school will be college and career ready with a strong work ethic and a superior educational foundation. • Mission statement: Utah Charter School will achieve its vision through implementing the Core Knowledge Curriculum utilizing project based instruction in an environment that supports strong character. In serving at-risk K - 8 students, we will provide support to students through peer counseling and mediation, one-on-one tutoring, and strong accountability requirements to keep students engaged and invested in their own education.

  11. Strategy Formulation • Examine the vision and mission statements • Identify “functional areas” • Examples: Governing Board, educational program, facility, finances • One to three goals for each • Comprehensive look at school • Distributed responsibility • Articulate long-term goals • Manageable number of goals • Five to ten year time periods

  12. Setting Goals • Understandable • Acceptable • Flexible • Measureable • Inspirational • Suitable • Achievable • SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Research-based, Time phased

  13. Strategy Implementation • Annual objectives • Strategies • Individuals responsible • Status and schedule

  14. The Strategic Plan Table

  15. Documenting the Written Strategic Plan • Vision and mission statements • Environmental inventory results (S.W.O.T. analysis grid) • The strategic plan table

  16. Continuous Improvement • Share the plan • Commit to using the plan • Revisit the plan • Evaluate effectiveness • Celebrate accomplishments

  17. Summary • Written document • Comprehensive • Manageable • Shared • Value • In the existence of a plan • In the development of the plan • In monitoring the plan • Guiding board action • Proactive

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