Wausaukee Public Schools Mission, Vision and Goals July 15, 2009 Bob Kellogg Mary Marquis

Goals for Tonight What Globalization Holds For Students Local Examples of Programs That Look to the Future Determine The Mission of the WSD Consider Ways To Move Forward

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Mary Marquis Planning Committee Chair NEXT STEPS

Mission Statement A school district with a strong mission statement has: –A clearly defined core of shared values –Principles shared across the school and community –Quality product (graduates) –Viable services open to all –Strong public image

What is a Quality Mission Statement? Helps staff and community focus their efforts on: –Creating value for the community –Describing products in easily understood terms –Providing location (geographic) –Outlining a foundation or philosophy of the district –Providing internal and external images

Wausaukee Mission Statement #1 The mission of the School District of Wausaukee is to empower students to conquer the challenges of the 21 st Century through excellence in education

OR Mission Statement #2 School District of WausaukeeBylaws & Policies MISSION OF THE DISTRICT The mission of the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAUSAUKEE is to provide an appropriate educational program and learning environment which will effectively: A.meet the educational needs of its students; B.help its students accomplish educational goals which are significant, durable, AND transferable. Explanation of Key Words and Phrases The following explanations are provided in order to facilitate a common understanding of the Mission Statement:.....appropriate educational program The program will encompass those classroom, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities specially designed for students whose needs are met through special education or academic education......appropriate learning environment Facilities and grounds which are conducive to acquiring knowledge, attitudes, and skills because students and staff are physically and psychologically safe and focussed on accomplishing clearly-defined objectives and goals.....meet the educational needs Such needs consist of those learnings that each person must have to function as a responsible, productive member of society and to make it possible for the person to realize personal goals.....students Students are those who are enrolled in a regular program offered by the District or through other school districts or educational agencies.....goals which are significant, durable, and transferable A significant educational goal is one in which the knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes that are acquired will affect how a person will live his/her life. A durable educational goal is one in which the knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes that are acquired will be useful for much, if not all, of a person's lifetime. A transferable educational goal is one in which the knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes that are acquired can be applied directly to another educational program, to the world of work, and/or to one's personal life.

So Lets Evaluate These Two Mission Statements Which has: –A clearly defined core of shared values –Principles shared across the school and community –Quality product (graduates) –Viable services open to all –Strong public image

The Role Of Values In Setting The Goal The Fundamental Beliefs or Ideals –Provides A Clear Hope For The Future –Challenges, Inspires Excellence –Energizes Employees and Clients –Memorable Think We Are Going to the Moon by the End of The Decade by JF Kennedy Can They Replace A Mission Statement?

Helps Envision The Future Audacious Goals Vivid Descriptions Developing a Vision Framework –Hindsight… not violate the culture –Foresight… for the future –Worldview… looks to new developments –Depth perception… see the whole –Peripheral vision… look out for competitors –Process of revision… plan for review in light of changes in environment

Which Should We Use?

What Role Do The 21 st Century Skills Have In This Process Going Forward?

The current and future health of Americas 21st Century Economy depends directly on how broadly and deeply Americans reach a new level of literacy21st Century Literacythat includes strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, and proficiency in using technology. - 21st Century Workforce Commission National Alliance of Business

Digital Age LiteracyTodays Basics Basic, Scientific, and Technological Literacies Visual and Information Literacy Cultural Literacy and Global Awareness

Inventive ThinkingIntellectual Capital Adaptability/Managing Complexity and Self-Direction Curiosity, Creativity and Risk-taking

Interactive CommunicationSocial and Personal Skills Teaming and Collaboration Personal and Social Responsibility Higher Order Thinking and Sound Reasoning

Interactive CommunicationSocial and Personal Skills Teaming and Collaboration Personal and Social Responsibility Interactive Communication Prioritizing, Planning, and Managing for Results Effective Use of Real-World Tools High Quality Results with Real-World Application

How About These Items? Emphasize core subjects Emphasize learning skills Information and communications skills; Examples: Using communication, information processing, and research tools (such as word processing, , groupware, presentation software, and the Internet) to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information). These skills include information and media literacy skills. Thinking and problem-solving skills; Examples: Using problem-solving tools (such as spreadsheets, decision support, and design tools) to manage complexity, solve problems, and think critically, creatively, and systematically. Interpersonal and self-directional skills Examples: Using personal development and productivity tools (such as e-learning, time managers, and collaboration tools) to enhance productivity and personal development. These skills include accountability and adaptability skills Use 21st Century tools to develop learning skills Use digital technology and communication tools to Access, manage, integrate and evaluate information Construct new knowledge Communicate with others effectively. Examples: Using 21st Century tools (such as word processing, , presentation software, the Internet, spreadsheets, decision support programs, design tools, e-learning, time management programs, and collaboration tools) combined with learning skills in core subjects equals 21st Century Skills (ICT Literacy) Teach and learn in a 21st century context. Learn academic content through real-world examples; Learning must expand beyond the four classroom walls Teach and learn 21st century content –(3 emerging content areas) Global awareness Financial, economic and business literacy, and Civic literacy. Use 21st Century Assessments that measure 21st Century Skills High quality standardized tests Example: Classroom assessments for teaching and learning

Emphasize core subjects Emphasize learning skills Information and communications skills; Examples: Using communication, information processing, and research tools (such as word processing, , groupware, presentation software, and the Internet) to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information). These skills include information and media literacy skills. Thinking and problem-solving skills; Examples: Using problem-solving tools (such as spreadsheets, decision support, and design tools) to manage complexity, solve problems, and think critically, creatively, and systematically.

Interpersonal and self-directional skills Examples: Using personal development and productivity tools (such as e-learning, time managers, and collaboration tools) to enhance productivity and personal development. These skills include accountability and adaptability skills Use 21st Century tools to develop learning skills Use digital technology and communication tools to Access, manage, integrate and evaluate information Construct new knowledge Communicate with others effectively. Examples: Using 21st Century tools (such as word processing, , presentation software, the Internet, spreadsheets, decision support programs, design tools, e-learning, time management programs, and collaboration tools) combined with learning skills in core subjects equals 21st Century Skills (ICT Literacy)

Teach and learn in a 21st century context. Learn academic content through real-world examples; Learning must expand beyond the four classroom walls Teach and learn 21st century content (3 emerging content areas) Global awareness Financial, economic and business literacy, and Civic literacy. Use 21st Century Assessments that measure 21st Century Skills High quality standardized tests Example: Classroom assessments for teaching and learning

Direction NOW WHAT?