Characteristics of Successful Schools

CHAPTER TWO
Where Are We Now?

SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL INVENTORY

Vision: A Common Understanding of Goals, Principles, and Expectations For Everyone in the Learning Community

The Vision document above is in pdf format. Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer to read or print these files.
It is available as a free download at Adobe Acrobat http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

Possible Actions for Improving Vision

1. Build a demographically representative coalition within the community.
2. Select a school/community member to be the co-leader of the vision process.
3. Investigate challenges and opportunities facing all learners.
4. Develop the vision and goals based on student achievement and citizenship.
5. Develop and clarify beliefs concerning
• teaching and learning
• community strengths and needs
• achievement for all students
• functions of school leadership, accountability, and school resources
• equity, diversity, fairness and inclusiveness
6. Review, revise, or modify district employment handbooks, procedures, and expectations based on the vision.
7. Revisit the vision throughout the improvement process.

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For questions about this information, contact G. Elaine Granke (608) 267-1294

Last updated on 2/22/2008 1:57:17 PM