VISION 2018 - Howard County Public Schools

Our GoalsGoal 1StudentsEvery studentachievesacademicexcellencein an inspiring,engaging, andsupportiveenvironment.Goal 2StaffEvery staffmember isengaged,supported, andsuccessful.Goal 3Familiesand theCommunityFamilies andthe communityare engagedand supportedas partners ineducation.Goal 4OrganizationSchools aresupported byworld-classorganizationalpractices.goal Overview I 9Definition of TermsVision ............................. The ideal future stateMission............................ The purpose of the organization, what it does, and whom it servesGuiding Principles.......... Concepts, values, and principles that guide the organization’s workGoals............................... Broad statements that describe long-range desired resultsFocus Areas.................... Concepts that are valued within each goalOutcomes....................... The performance expected within the timeframe of the planStrategies....................... Broad approaches used to accomplish each outcome and ultimately the goalInitiatives........................ Specific programs, projects, or services used to attain an outcome