VISION To become a model for excellence in education Action Plans VISION To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international level. MISSION The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships. To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions To increase family involvement and community partnerships To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments GOALS STRATEGIC AREAS Action Plans VISION To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international level. MISSION The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships. To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions To increase family involvement and community partnerships To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments GOALS STRATEGIC AREAS Action Plans VISION To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international level. MISSION The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships. To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions To increase family involvement and community partnerships To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments GOALS STRATEGIC AREAS Action Plans VISION To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international level. MISSION The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships. To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions To increase family involvement and community partnerships To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments GOALS STRATEGIC AREAS At Risk Communi-cation Community Partnerships Continuous Improvement Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Facilities Finance Governance Leadership Human Resources Professional Learning Safety Discipline Support Operations At Risk Communi-cation Community Partnerships Continuous Improvement Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Facilities Finance Governance Leadership Human Resources Professional Learning Safety Discipline Support Operations At Risk Communi-cation Community Partnerships Continuous Improvement Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Facilities Finance Governance Leadership Human Resources Professional Learning Safety Discipline Support Operations At Risk Communi-cation Community Partnerships Continuous Improvement Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Facilities Finance Governance Leadership Human Resources Professional Learning Safety Discipline Support Operations

Five Year Strategic Plan Recently completed a new five year strategic plan for the district Included 12 strategic areas At Risk; Communication; Community Partnerships; Continuous Improvement; Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Facilities; Finance; Governance & Leadership; Human Resources; Professional Learning; Safety & Discipline; and Support Operations Careful study of the growing needs in our community Involved more than 400 key stakeholders, including employees, parents, business leaders and community leaders Developed new beliefs, mission statement, standards, goals and action plans

Strategic Plan Goals To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions To increase family involvement and community partnerships To seek continuous improvement in all school and system departments

Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments At Risk Promotion/Retention Policy Transition Models Preschool Development at Title School Communication Key Leaders Network New Ethical Communication Standards System Profile Active data Calendar System Recruitment Video Translation Services

Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments Community Partnerships “My Future” Project TIPS Program Expansion/Revision Community Involvement Toolkit Stakeholder/Partnership Development Greater Alabama Council of Boy Scouts Health Explorer Program at Shelby Baptist Hospital Culinary Explorer Program at Jefferson State Community College Youth Leadership Program at Jefferson State Community College National Association of Women in Construction Southern Company Governor’s Office for Workforce Development

Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments Continuous Improvement Instructional Staff/Local School Walkthroughs Continuous School Improvement Training (2-3 times a year) Response to Intervention (Elementary and Secondary Plans) Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Pearson Prosper Data Collection (Grades 6-12) Credit Recovery (Intervention tool) Instructional Initiatives (research-based)-WOW, 4MAT, Ruby Payne, and Common Formative Assessments Staffing Committee to analyze teacher duties and schedules

Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments Facilities 5 Year Capital Plan Revisions Inspection, Assessment, and Evaluation Procedures for Facilitates and Maintenance Program Energy Management Strategies Finance Updated Finance Policy Unqualified Audit Opinion for 08-09 Fiscal Statement Governance & Leadership Policy Manual Revision (completed during 2009-2010 school year) System Leaders Training – Goals and Trainers established Systematic Organizational Structure State Approved Professional Study for Administrative Leadership Training (PLU)

Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments Human Resources System-wide Benefits Package (supplemental retirement) Professional Learning Opportunities for Central Office Clerical Support Staff Professional Learning National Board Teacher Certification Annual Recognition Practice Instructional Orientation for New Teachers Interactive Video Conference Sessions with National Consultants on PLCs Mentor Program for New Teachers

Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments Safety & Discipline Directory of Agencies Multi-Agency Task Force ISD (In-school detention) in all High Schools “Who to Call” Flow Chart for Student Services Social Worker District-wide Training Needs Survey Completed Support Operations Custodial Formula for all Facilities Support Employee of the Year Award Framework for Support Employee Relations and Positive Recognitions

District Vision, Mission, and Beliefs The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system. Shelby county schools To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels Vision Mission Beliefs Everyone can learn. Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive. All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect. All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education. Our community is enriched through diversity. Community and family involvement are vital. Learning is a lifelong process. Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence. The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system. Shelby county schools To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels Vision Mission Beliefs Everyone can learn. Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive. All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect. All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education. Our community is enriched through diversity. Community and family involvement are vital. Learning is a lifelong process. Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence. The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system. Shelby county schools To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels Vision Mission Beliefs Everyone can learn. Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive. All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect. All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education. Our community is enriched through diversity. Community and family involvement are vital. Learning is a lifelong process. Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence. The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system. Shelby county schools To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels Vision Mission Beliefs Everyone can learn. Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive. All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect. All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education. Our community is enriched through diversity. Community and family involvement are vital. Learning is a lifelong process. Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.

District Accreditation Standards Shelby County 8 Points of Excellence Shared Vision and Beliefs Instructional Leadership and Design Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task Frequent Monitoring of Academic Needs Climate of High Expectations Partnership Development School Safety, Discipline, Facilities, and Culture Professional Learning District Accreditation Standards Vision and Purpose Governance and Leadership Teaching and Learning Documenting and Using Results Resources and Support Systems Stakeholder Communications and Relationships Commitment to Continuous Improvement

District Accreditation Process District Level Development, implementation, and evaluation of Long Range Strategic Plan – 12 Strategic Areas District Leadership Team Monthly Administrators’ Meetings – Standards Review District Focus Questions/Indicator Checklist Partner Visits and Evidence Box Reviews – Monitoring SI Specialist – Compiles information for District Accreditation Report, monitors Long Range Strategic Plan, and monitors standards implementation at local schools Local Schools School Leadership Teams Local School Goal Action Teams Development, implementation, and evaluation of continuous improvement plans (CIPs) Monthly PLCs – Review implementation of local school standards Local School Focus Questions/Indicator Checklists Completion of Evidence Boxes to document goals, strategies, action steps, and interventions of CIP Local School Constituents

Stakeholder Input District Leadership Team – Community and Parent Representatives District Action Teams – Community and Parent Representatives Local School Leadership Teams – Parent Representative NSSE Surveys – Professional Staff, Students, Parents, Community Members, Support Staff – Spring 2009 Media Collaboration – Local Newspapers and TV

Continuous School Improvement All schools have implemented the Continuous School Improvement process. All schools have established School Leadership Teams that work to analyze data and determine goals. CSI leadership training has been held for local school administrators and local school leadership teams. The goal is to unify our system and move it from “good to great.”

Local School Continuous Improvement Components Analysis of Data Goals Academic – Math, Reading, Science, Culture – Character Education, Parenting, At-Risk, Survey Professional Development Strategies, Action Steps, Benchmarks, Interventions Monitoring Monthly reviews Evidence Boxes for each goal Central Office Partner Visits (5 per school year)

District Accreditation Important Information Visit Date – October 25 – 28th, 2009 District Responsibilities – Nov./Dec. 08 Newsletter Key Components of a DA Review – Feb./Mar. 09 Newsletter Sample Interview Questions for ALL stakeholder groups – Mar./Apr. 09 Newsletter Preparing for School Visits – Mar./Apr. 09 Newsletter Note: All newsletters are found on the Shelby County website/District Accreditation/Highlights

Next Steps after the District Accreditation Visit AdvancED STANDARDS CHECKLIST Shelby County Schools 2009-2010 School’s Name:_____________________________________________ Principal’s Name: __________________________________________ Please write yes or no in the appropriate spaces provided verifying your school’s compliance to each indicator/standard for this school year. Standard 1 Vision and Purpose The school establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving performance of students and the effectiveness of the school. In fulfillment of this standard, the school: YES NO ____ ____ 1.1 Establishes a vision for the school in collaboration with its stakeholders ____ ____ 1.2 Communicates the vision and purpose to build stakeholder understanding and support ____ ____ 1.3 Identifies goals to advance the mission ____ ____ 1.4 Develops and continuously maintains a profile of the school, its students, and the community ____ ____ 1.5 Ensures that the school’s vision and purpose guide the teaching and learning process ____ ____ 1.6 Reviews its vision and purpose systematically and revises them when appropriate Deficiencies List any deficiencies and give a brief explanation of how each deficiency will be cleared. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Let’s all work together to achieve Shelby County’s vision! Action Plans VISION To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international level. MISSION The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships. To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions To increase family involvement and community partnerships To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments GOALS STRATEGIC AREAS Action Plans VISION To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international level. MISSION The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships. To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions To increase family involvement and community partnerships To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments GOALS STRATEGIC AREAS The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system. Shelby county schools To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels Vision Mission Beliefs Everyone can learn. Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive. All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect. All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education. Our community is enriched through diversity. Community and family involvement are vital. Learning is a lifelong process. Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence. At Risk Communi-cation Community Partnerships Continuous Improvement Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Facilities Finance Governance Leadership Human Resources Professional Learning Safety Discipline Support Operations At Risk Communi-cation Community Partnerships Continuous Improvement Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Facilities Finance Governance Leadership Human Resources Professional Learning Safety Discipline Support Operations