
The primary purpose of the project is to develop a three year educational plan that sets the strategic directions for the Lakeland Catholic School District for the 2009 to 2012 timeframe. The specific objectives of the project are to:
Set the context for the development of the new Three Year Educational Plan.
Review Alberta Education planning guidelines and requirements.
Identify major internal and external trends and developments that impact the school district’s operating environment.
Reach agreement on outcomes to be achieved and the supporting strategies for each of the six key strategic goals – specifically:
Catholic Christian Identity
High Quality Learning Opportunities
Excellence in Student Learning Outcomes
Ensure Success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students
Highly Responsive and Responsible Jurisdiction
Organizational Capacity and Enabling Culture
Establish related performance measures and targets.
Document the Plan in the format prescribed by Alberta Education.
Obtain required Board and Alberta Education approvals.
Utilize the Plan as a foundation document to develop school Educational Plans.
Project Work Plan
Task 1: Clarify Project Objectives and Deliverables
An initial meeting will be held with the CEO to establish the project objectives, work plan and timelines.
Task 2: Communications to Staff
The CEO will distribute a brief communication to principals outlining the project objectives, approach and schedule.
Task 3: Documentation Review
The consultant will review relevant documents including existing plans, Alberta Education planning guidelines, statistical data, etc. to provide the context for the planning activities.
Task 4: Principals’ Input Session
A facilitated session will be conducted with the principals to get their initial input regarding strengths and growth priorities.
Task 5: Board Planning Session
A Board planning session will be held to provide Board input into District priorities. The results from the session will be used as part of the foundation to develop the District’s Educational Plan.
Task 6: School Input
A short questionnaire will be developed and utilized to collect input from staff on issues, priorities and recommended strategies. The school principals will be responsible for facilitating a planning session in their respective schools designed to get staff input into the planning process. The result from the session will be documented by the principal or designate and submitted to the CEO for inclusion in the data to be used to support the District planning session(s).
Task 7: Conduct First Planning Session
A 2-day planning retreat will be held at which:
Presentation to set the context for the planning session will be provided;
Alberta Education planning guidelines and requirements will be reviewed
Major internal and external trends and developments that impact the school district’s operating environment will be identified ; and
Input will be gathered on growth priorities and related strategies for each of the six key strategic pillars in the planning framework.
Task 8: Develop Draft Plan
The Consultant will utilize the outputs from the planning session to develop a preliminary draft plan. The plan will be aligned with Alberta Education goals and planning requirements. The plan will include:
An accountability statement;
Foundation statements – mission, beliefs, operating principles, etc.;
Provincial and local goals and related outcomes, strategies, performance measures and targets; and
Highlights of the District’s financial, facility and capital plans.
Task 9: Review Draft Plan
The Superintendent will vet the draft educational plan with the senior staff and principals. Modifications required as a result of this review will be incorporated into a Draft final plan for Board review.
Task 10: Board Review and Approval
The final Draft Plan will be presented to the Board, required modifications incorporated, and board approval of the revised plan will be obtained.
Task 11: Submission to Alberta Education
The approved Plan will be submitted to Alberta Education.
Task 12: Implementation
Lead role responsibilities, resource requirements and implementation timelines will be established. The District Plan will form the foundation document for the subsequent development of school annual educational plans.
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