https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau What are the criteria of an effective vision and its accompanying strategic plan? Why is this important? en-us 2020-07-19 22:56:35 UTC 2020-08-21 21:37:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/658649423 A mission statement, vision statement, values statement, goals and objectives, strategies and tactics, and an implementation plan.

A vision and strategic plan are important to have something to work toward with a plan for how to achieve it.]]> 2020-07-20 20:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/658649423 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/658703901 The thing that makes an effective vision and accompanying strategic plan is by working together as a team to accomplish it successful through steps taken and drivenness from everyone wanting to make this happen. ]]> 2020-07-20 22:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/658703901 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/659403929 An effective vision is future oriented, striving towards excellence, and reflects posture values of the person/organization. The strategic plan clarifies the purpose and possibility of the vision, while giving legitimate ways to make it happen. It is important to pair desires with actions to ensure change happens. ]]> 2020-07-21 17:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/659403929 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/659621558 An effective vision could come from an authentic desire of achieving such vision as well as the dedication to problem solve and find strategies to get to the vision. ]]> 2020-07-21 23:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/659621558 michaelalynnkrause https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/661718131 An effective vision and strategic plan to further educational equity, while maintaining broad ideas about the why of the work, also needs to center around more clearly articulated ideas about what educational equity looks like. I think a lot of times our discussions center more around what it feels like, but for the vision to be effective, we need to have specific shared understandings of what it is we're looking for. For example, this should include specifications related to curriculum (cultural relevance, meaningful, logical and approachable), school culture or practices (expectations and rules, ways behavior and discipline is addressed, how students and students champions are able to make their voices heard), and systemic/policy issues (for example, issues related to school funding, racism, social services, etc.). To some extent, I think an effective vision should be able to be narrated like a story. An effective vision also needs to be realistic and context-bound, meaning that we need to be equally explicit about the barriers to achieving those specific ideal outcomes -- we need to be able to clearly articulate what practices, policies, mindsets, habits, individuals, etc. are currently standing in the way of educational equity and how, at least in general terms, we can overcome each one.

An effective strategic plan first needs to be based in a solidly articulated, context-informed vision for the future we are working towards. Once that is achieved, it becomes much more easier to break the vision into smaller action steps. If one facet of our vision for educational equity is close partnership between schools and student champions, we can then begin crafting a strategic plan that builds towards that goal -- for example, one step of the strategic plan could be to host a parent engagement event in the first month of school. In addition to specific action steps, an effective strategic plan also needs means of measurement, reflection, and revising built in. If another facet of our vision is practicing culturally relevant pedagogy, we need to specify what that looks like, determine ways of quantifying and qualifying its use, and plan to analyze those metrics regularly and adapt the plan if things aren't progressing as initially expected or if additional barriers arise. To the extent that much larger changes outside of our control are implicated in our vision (and in our work they certainly are), specificity and action steps  are still essential, but this work must be significantly more reflective, iterative, and flexible.

I think an effective vision and strategic plan also need to balance optimism and practicality. Obviously we all want education equity, like, yesterday, but that isn't a realistic vision to have given the context of the problem we are trying to solve. We should be bold and innovative in imagining and articulating what educational equity should be, but to make a realistic strategic plan and avoid falling into disillusionment, it's important that our visions and strategic plans be honest and well-suited to the changes that are within our more immediate arenas of impact.]]> 2020-07-24 07:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/661718131 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662043755 An effective vision is listening to the voices that the vision serves. It is focused on the future, what impact you want, and how that can happen better collectively. It must be clear, concise,  culturally relevant to whom it serves. 

]]> 2020-07-24 18:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662043755 chouse9 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662431718 I am so inspired by the idea of creating a vision and an accompanying strategic plan by first focusing on the community. Asking the parents of our students what hopes and dreams they have for their child. I don't think I could answer that question for any of my students last year. I now think its important to ask the parents what expectations they hold for their children's education and teachers. In tandem with that, asking my students what their expectations are for a class should fit into my vision as well. I'm excited to create a vision this year, using examples that I have studied, that directly reflects the needs of the community that I serve.]]> 2020-07-25 18:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662431718 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662567253   The vision should be something genuine and something you can actually visualize happening. It must be inclusive of all students no matter their background, educational, or social background.  The strategic plan should include all parts of the “SMART” goal acronym that we have discussed in previous meetings.  It needs to be; specific, measurable attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

]]> 2020-07-26 03:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662567253 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662567330 2020-07-26 03:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/662567330 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665030761 I believe having a clear vision is essential to plan. If we know the overarching goal, we can plan backwards from there and assess regularly (formal and non formal) to meet our target achievements. I notice stragtic planning is not vague, but rather very direct. 
Having examples of what student work should look like, knowing state and regional standards, and understanding the developmental ranges, are all ways I can improve in my practice. This is important because if I want to make lasting change, I must know the baby steps needed to meet the finish line. Spoiler alert: the finish line is very far away! With gentle leadership, we can all take little steps, or giant leaps, to see our vision actualized. ]]> 2020-07-29 14:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665030761 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665278938 In an effective vision, the mission of your work and values are clearly stated. An effective strategic plan is composed of goals and objectives, strategies, and an implementation plan with that mission and those values in mind. 

It's important because when it comes to meeting goals like we do in education, you have to know how you're going to get there. When you have a plan laid out that produce measurable results, you can reach your goals faster.]]> 2020-07-29 20:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665278938 willshemugaedu https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665319137 An effective vision is one that is clearly define, is purposeful and has measurable components  in which some metrics can be used to indicate progress towards the vision. An accompanying strategic plan is like a ladder that would help one to climb to the pinnacle of the vision. In our current  system of education attainment of equity for all students should be a major portion of our vision. I am strategically placed as a teacher to play a key role in the attainment of this vision by modeling equitable treatment of my students and leveraging the required help for the disadvantaged.]]> 2020-07-29 21:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665319137 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665993231 an effective vision is future oriented. It reflects values that you hold to be true, clarifies your purpose and direction, and inspires enthusiasm and commitment.]]> 2020-07-30 16:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/665993231 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/666858024 An effective vision must include broad goals, as well as explanations of what those goals look like when they are instantiated on day-to-day bases. Regardless of what the vision statement uses to define success, it will provide a metric against which performance is measured. A vision requires some amount of, or, at least, an attempt at, moral clarity; while accepting difference, it attempts to forge some sort of universal ethic that promotes wellbeing and flourishing among all groups in order to serve diverse student populations to the greatest extent. ]]> 2020-07-31 21:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/666858024 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/669426840 An effective vision incorporates your values and dreams for your students into a detailed breakdown. It needs to include a plan on how to achieve your goals in a realistic way so that the vision is not overwhelming. ]]> 2020-08-04 19:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/669426840 eboehmer https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/673667193 A vision is our idea of the future. Where we want kids to be and how we will know when we get there. It is vital to have a vision because it guides everyday practice. The strategic plan is the action steps to reach the vision. These are more concrete things that will happen that will help us measure the vision. The strategic plan makes the vision become more than just words. ]]> 2020-08-09 23:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/673667193 sfrede https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/678599423
By showcasing these to our students, it tells them that they are here for a much higher purpose,  and that I trust them/believe in them to rise to such occasions.

]]> 2020-08-13 13:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/678599423 sarahporath https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/680998390 This will be extremely helpful to plan out this upcoming school year. A vision and strategic plan will ensure we are more prepared and purposeful when we work with our students. At the end of the year we can use our strategic plan to determine and see our success for our students.]]> 2020-08-14 20:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/680998390 cmelecio https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/682958625 Overall, the idea of a vision is wonderful. However, the strategic planning that comes with it is what seems to make it all come together. For example, it's easy to say I want to have my students have a deeper DOK level when writing in all subjects, but having a specific strategic plan is what will make this plan possible. 

]]> 2020-08-17 15:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/682958625 sgriffith40 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/684839852 A strategic plan and vision will help me shape the policies, procedures, and curriculum I prepare over the summer so that during the school year,  I can consistently work towards achieving my vision. The clarity in my plans will help ensure that all of my actions as a teacher are a purposeful move towards achieving this plan.]]> 2020-08-18 14:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/684839852 https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/685379048 Creating a vision and strategic plan with others is always going to be crucial. Looking at the missions of others, and the goals of the group is an essential start. This will allow us to be more prepared as we live this mindset of unity and a shared vision. ]]> 2020-08-18 16:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/david_persley/n38dhrkjv6jguyau/wish/685379048