1. Forming

2. Context 113 Catholic elementary and secondary schools in 19 counties of southwest Ohio Demographic, financial, programming, and enrollment challenges No prior strategic plan Intense culture of decentralization New Archdiocesan leadership

3. Three Phases PHASE ONE: “The Snapshot” Data collection PHASE TWO: Shaping the Vision Forming strategic goals PHASE THREE: Release & Execution Implementing the Vision COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

4. Phase One: The Snapshot November, 2010-August, 2011 1.Formation of a 13-person Vision Steering Committee (Nov. 2010) 2. Formulation of overall goals and strategy of effort. Definition of six Domains (Nov. 2010) 3. Vetting & engagement with outside consultant (Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011) 4. Data gathering (Jan.-May 2011) Quantitative data collection 7 Visioning Sessions a. Pastors, Principals, & Presidents (2) b. School & Parish Leaders (2) c. General Public (3) Electronic surveys 5.Formulation of Initial Assessment Report (May-August 2011)

5. Phase Two: Shaping the Vision September, 2011-July 2012 1.Release of Initial Assessment Report (September, 2011) Assessment presentations 2. Establishment of six Task Forces (September, 2011) Corresponds to each area of the Vision Domains Populated by 8-15 “experts” Chaired by a member of the Vision Steering Committee 3. Formulation of Domain Goals, Strategies, and Timelines (September 2011-March 2012) Gathering of additional data 4. Validation of Goals, Strategies, and Timelines (March-June 2012) 5. Formulation of final Vision (June-July 2012)

6. Communications Plan 1.Initial education 2.Visioning sessions & assessment presentations 3.Regular reporting at Principals’ Meetings and Advisory Committees 4.Monthly electronic newsletter (“Lighting the Way News”) 5.Website (www.catholiccincinnati.org/education/lighting_the_way)www.catholiccincinnati.org/education/lighting_the_way 6.Vision Videos 7.Superintendents’ Blog 8.Social Media 9.Media Outreach 10.Release of Vision (August-September 2012)

7. Phase Three: Vision Release & Execution August 2012 1.Vision Release to Pastors and Principals (August 12, 2012) Executive Summary, “Full” Report Branding 1.Public Release (September 2012) Press Conferences Vision Presentations 3.Implementation (September 2012-Present) Internal website (regular updates) External website 6, 12, 18-month updates Reporting at Principals’ Meetings, Deanery Meetings, Advisory Committees, etc.

8. In the End… 20 months of organization, data collection, and analysis Gathered large amounts of performance data on Catholic schools Restructured the Catholic Schools Office Consulted with over 12,000 stakeholders Constructed a hopeful, ambitious Vision for the future Have endeavored to keep the Vision “in the forefront” of our work

9. Vision 2.0