Strategic Plan Advisory CommitteeStaff Focus GroupsJanuary 24, 2013

Welcome

Why Are We Here?

Current Strategic Plan◦2008-2013◦Year 5 of 5

Seeking to develop plan based on core mission of NISD

World around us is changing – we need to consider those changes when we design our systems of education

Education 1.0Context

Agriculture, artisanry

Small group work Apprentice model Variety of tasks Hand tools

Methods Basics of literacy Agrarian calendar Small group work Apprentice model Variety of tasks in one setting

Education 2.0Context Manufacturing,

processing Solitary work in a

group setting Manager model Repetitive tasks Mechanical Tools

Methods One size fits all:

sorting/tracking Solitary work in a

group setting Manager model Rote memorization Efficiency

Workplace 3.0

Engage Stakehol

ders

Discover Shared Beliefs

Design Vision,

Mission, Goals

Design Action

Measures

Create Continuo

usly

Process Methodology

Insert images of visioning sessions?

Why Strategic Design?

Strategic Context

FinancialResources

Time

Human Resources

Mission & Vision

TimelineSPAC large group Kick Off

Staff focus groups- January 24

Student, parent, community member & business partner focus groups

Survey

SPAC large group

Tonight’s Goals

Begin process of identifying most strongly held Beliefs

Begin process of developing the Northside Vision statement

Room AssignmentsB - Elementary Administration

C - Secondary Administration

D - Elementary Staff

E - Middle School Staff

F - High School Staff

G - Central Office Staff

Introductions

Who are you?

Who are your school-aged loved ones?

Pictures

Group Norms Be honest and

optimistic! Participate (don’t

dominate). Cell phones on

vibrate.

Beliefs

How did we get here?

Large Group◦Administrators◦Teachers◦Parents◦Community Members

Beliefs

Using list of beliefs, for each statement, mark the following:

◦+ I agree with the statement

◦- I disagree with the statement

◦? I do not understand what the statement means

Beliefs

For the set of Beliefs listed as #1, identify key words you agree with the most

VisionWhat are your highest hopes for students?

What do you envision as the desired, ideal future?

What you hope the organization will cause to happen?

What is the purpose of the organization’s existence?

Vision Protocol

Step 1: ◦Each team member writes a one-sentence statement that captures their envisioned future (3 min).

Vision ProtocolStep 2:

◦Each team member shares their vision statement with a partner

◦Each team member shares their vision statement with the group Facilitators will capture key words from each shared vision statement

Student-focused

Community-based

Forward thinking

Transparent

Actionable

Strategic Design Process is…

Next StepsStudent, parent, community member, &

business partner focus groups

Online survey◦February 6-15

SPAC Large Group

SPAC Websitewww.nisd.net/SPAC