Northwest Regional ESDDRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN

DECEMBER 2015

Mission: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

Values:EquityPartnershipStudent SuccessInnovative Service

Goals:1. Increase student outcomes in the region so more

students graduate from high school ready to succeed in college, career, and civic life.

2. Become the region’s premier provider to the highest quality educational services.

3. Increase educational equity across the region.4. Be an employer where staff of all backgrounds thrive.

Goal 1: Increase student outcomes in the region so more students graduate from high school ready to succeed in college, career, and civic life.

Increase early learning opportunities for children 0-5. Identify all children 0-5 in region Fund mixed delivery preschool Increase Kinder Camp

Increase high school graduation rates. Engaging teachers at ESD high schools through professional development and support Develop indicator/matriculation program and response for school districts CTE/STEM/College Going/Counseling support Blended Learning

Increase postsecondary engagement through Promise Grant(s).

Goal 2: Become the region’s premier provider to the highest quality educational services.

All 20 districts participating and receiving value. Establish district recruitment and support team Customer focus

Develop new and strengthen existing partnerships with community colleges, business, STEM, CTE, and Industry.

Include partners in new grants

Improve quality of fiscal and technology supports.

Goal 3: Increase educational equity across the region. Closing achievement and opportunity gaps.

District/school support teams for identified districts/schools

ESD demographics mirror student demographics. Increase diversity in recruitment pool

Differentiated service plan adopted that ensures small/rural districts receive equitable support.

Strong equity plan operationalized across all offices at NWRESD. Professional development for all ESD staff and board ESD run schools have school specific plans

Goal 4: Be an employer where staff of all backgrounds thrive.

Internal alignment to mission, values, and strategic plan. Budget and audit Align employee evaluations and professional development goals Internal communication campaign

Employees are satisfied and engaged. Increase wellness supports for all staff, focus on direct services staff

Develop current talent and retain top talent. Improve employee evaluation system, align to mission and values Improve opportunities for development and growth Employee recognition

Next Steps:

Evaluate data to establish targets and trajectories

Involve cross office team to workshop specific objectives

Present draft with metrics to all staff

Gather feedback and complete revisions

Present final draft to the board