Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes time. Vision with action can change the world. Joel Barker
Values and Vision
- Begins with an understanding of classroom and school strengths
- Reflects and builds on the shared values of the district, school, and community
- Supports a school-wide focus on diversity, student engagement and learning
- Highlights and values current practice while identifying areas for focused development
- Reflects school-wide commitment to continuous improvement and life-long learning
Engagement and Learning
- Encompasses the core goals of public schooling: intellectual, human and social, and career development.
- Provides a clear focus on the development of educational practice:
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Differentiation
- Assessment For, As and Of Learning
- Social Emotional Learning
- Plans for Student Diversity with particular consideration of students of Aboriginal ancestry, children in care and students with special needs
Collaboration, Communication and Community
- Values a collaborative process that involves educational partners in frank, rich and respectful dialogue
- Considers connections with school, community, Family of Schools and district Professional Learning Opportunities
- Includes priorities/goals, actions, and progress monitoring
- Enables a multi-year school plan, published as a living document that is reviewed, refined and reported on annually to the school’s community
