Strategic Planning
When you’re caught in the daily grind of school leadership, it can be hard to step back and get a broader view. We get it! While you're juggling responding to emails and creating schedules, those big-picture dreams are calling. The good news? You don't have to choose between putting out today's fires and igniting tomorrow's vision.
Our strategic planning services help you rise above the daily buzz to see your school's full potential. Together, we'll craft a roadmap that turns your boldest educational dreams into reality. Ready to soar beyond the day-to-day?
How does it work?
Long story, short: We’ll work with you to analyze stakeholder perspectives, data, and market trends, and chart a course toward long-term success.
Let’s break it down:
Step 1: Understanding Your Current Practices: We'll start by learning about your existing strategic planning process and goals. We'll conduct a thorough qualitative and quantitative data analysis to assess your school's progress towards long-term sustainability. And we'll make sure everyone's on the same page about roles and responsibilities.
Step 2: Engaging All Stakeholders: We'll talk to your teachers, parents/caregivers, and students to find out what's working well and what could be better. This will help us identify areas for improvement.
Step 3: Creating a Vision: Together, we’ll create a clear vision for your school’s future. We’ll also decide on specific actions to take, and develop a plan on how to clearly communicate this vision to your community.
Step 4: Tracking Your Progress: We’ll help you set up ways to measure progress toward your goals. This will help you know if you’re on the right track or if (and where) changes need to be made.
Step 5: Reaching More People: Finally, we'll help you pinpoint what makes your school special and unique. This will help you craft a compelling message that resonates with your target audience. We'll also work with you to develop effective marketing strategies to reach a broader audience and attract more students.
What will you get out of it?
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Help with focusing on the big picture and future vision of your school, so you can also remain focused on the day-to-day work that being a school leader entails.
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A fresh and outside perspective on what your school’s vision could and should be (which can be really hard to clearly see and map out when you’re so “in it”!).
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A neutral, third party to engage key stakeholders and include all perspectives/hear all voices.
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And of course, a brand new, well-thought out, beautifully designed Strategic Plan to share with your community!
