- Forest Lake Area Schools
- 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2020-2025
Mission
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Prepare and empower every student to thrive in and contribute to an ever-changing world
Vision
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Excellence for Every Student Every Day
Beliefs
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We believe that in Forest Lake Area Schools:
- Educational equity is the foundation of everything we do
- All students deserve highly qualified, high-performing educators
- Each student can learn and excel in an environment developed to meet their individual needs
- Each individual has value for their diverse talents, background and cultures
- Collaboration between school, home and community has a positive impact on all stakeholders
- Transparency and open communication are the hallmarks of an educational community that builds trust and strong partnerships
- The best interest of each student guides all decisions
Goals and Objectives:
Excellence in high-quality instruction
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Goal 1: Achieve the goals of the World's Best Workforce for all students in the school district
Objective 1.1: We will annually evaluate the results of the five goal areas of the WBWF plan.
Objective 1.2: Establish a process to adjust efforts to meet each WBWF goal:
- All students ready for kindergarten
- All students reading a grade level by third grade
- Closing the achievement gap for identified student groups
- All students graduating career and college ready; and
- All students graduating on time.
Objective 1.3: Expand E-12 curriculum and instruction to be culturally relevant and responsive so that it represents each student.
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Goal 2: Attract, develop and retain highly qualified, high performing educators
Objective 2.1: By 2021, identify characteristics of and establish consistent high-quality instruction.
Objective 2.2: By 2023, create and implement a plan for recruitment and retention of highly talented educators who reflect the demographic needs of our district.
Excellence in equitable learning opportunities
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Goal 3: Identify and transform systems that contribute to inequities
Objective 3.1: By 2021, create and implement a plan to enhance cultural competency among staff and students.
Objective 3.2: By 2021, identify and develop consistent and regular activities to make all students feel welcome at all grade levels.
Objective 3.3: By 2023, establish a process to annually identify and develop programming and practices to eliminate gaps in learning, opportunities and resources across the district.
Excellence in fostering personal well-being in a safe and respectful environment
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Goal 6: Create a safe, inclusive learning environment that fosters personal well-being
Objective 6.1: By 2022, develop and implement teaching practices throughout the district that ensure students attain social and emotional health, both now and in the future.
Objective 6.2: By 2023, develop and implement a system to provide a safe, predictable environment and healthy relationships between and among staff, students and families.
Excellence in career, college and future preparedness
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Goal 4: Develop and enhance each student's academic, technical and professional skills to equip them in identifying and preparing for their career path
Objective 4.1: By 2021, establish a system through which each student receives guidance to help them identify and prepare for their career path.
Objective 4.2: By 2022, establish a process to ensure parents/guardians have the resources and information to support their child's intended career path.
Objective 4.3: By 2025, establish programming to ensure students have the academic background and skills to be successful in their chosen career and personal life.
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Goal 5: Engage students in learning systems that foster life skills both in and out of the classroom.
Objective 5.1: By 2021, identify the essential skills and dispositions necessary for students' future success in life and career.
Objective 5.2: By 2025, encourage the pursuit of student passions beyond the classroom through activities such as arts, academics, athletics and service opportunities for all students.
Collaboration with families, partners and the community
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Goal 7: Provide communication that enhances collaboration between our schools and families
Objective 7.1: By 2021, create and implement a plan to foster communication and collaboration between schools and families to support the needs and achievement of all students.
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Goal 8: Seek out, enhance and build family and community partnerships to meet the needs of each student
Objective 8.1: By 2021, identify and strengthen school/community partnerships that contribute to the district's ability to accomplish its mission and vision.
Objective 8.2: By 2025, provide regular and consistent learning opportunities for, and in collaboration with the community, that is responsive to its needs.
Achieving excellence in communication and outreach
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Goal 9: Create a community of communities
Objective 9.1: Annually implement strategies to promote the district as a unifying identity.
Objective 9.2: By 2022, develop and carry out initiatives to communicate with and connect all residents, businesses and organizations to the district.
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Goal 10: Promote and celebrate the opportunities that make the Forest Lake Area School District an education leader
Objective 10.1: Annually, boldly promote the abundance of opportunities the district offers.
Objective 10.2: By 2023, develop and carry out initiatives for outreach within and beyond the district's geographical boundaries.
