Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Lakeland Catholic School District Education Planning Project Objectives, Work Plan & Schedule January 13-15, 2010

Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Project Objectives  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, supporting strategies and improvement priorities for each of the six key strategic goals – specifically: Enhance the District’s Catholic Christian identity. Provide high quality learning opportunities for all students.

Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Project Objectives – Cont’d Achieve excellence in student learning outcomes. Ensure success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Ensure the District is highly responsive and responsible. Ensure the District has the organizational capacity to deliver is service mandate.  Establish related performance measures and targets.  Document the Plan in the format prescribed by Alberta Education.  Obtain required Board and Alberta Education approvals.  Utilize as the Plan as a foundation document to develop school Educational Plans.

Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Project Work Plan  Task 1: Clarify Project Objectives and Deliverables: Initial meeting with the CEO to establish the project objectives, work plan and timelines.  Task 2: Communications to Staff: Brief communication to staff outlining the project objectives, approach and schedule.  Task 3: Documentation Review: 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: Facilitated session with the principals to get their initial input regarding strengths and growth priorities.

Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Project Work Plan - Cont’d  Task 5: Board Planning Session: Board planning session to provide initial Board input into District priorities.  Task 6: School Input: Facilitated meetings with each school staff to get input regarding strengths, issues and priorities.  Task 7: Conduct First Planning Session: A 2-day planning retreat will be held at which: Presentations 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.

Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Project Work Plan - Cont’d  Task 8: Develop Draft Plan: 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; Provincial and local priorities for improvement; and Highlights of the District’s financial and capital plans.

Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Project Work Plan - Cont’d  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.

Values/Principles/Vision For what do we stand?Mission/Mandate Why do we exist? 0perating Environment Internal & external strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. Strategic Priorities What are the 4 to 6 areas that need attention? Key Results What do we want to achieve?Strategies How do we go about it? Action and Implementation Plans Doing it. Regular Reviews Is it getting done? STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

Catholic Christian Identity Catholic Christian Identity Strategies Outcomes High Quality Learning Opportunities High Quality Learning Opportunities Excellence In Student Learning Outcomes Excellence In Student Learning Outcomes Responsive and Responsible Jurisdiction Responsive and Responsible Jurisdiction Organizational Capacity & Culture Outcomes Strategies Vision, Mission & Values Strategic Goals Success For FNMI Students Success For FNMI Students Outcomes Strategies LAKELAND CATHOLIC STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK

Delivering Results Since 1975 Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto LAKELAND CATHOLIC EDUCATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS LAKELAND CATHOLIC EDUCATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 21 st Century Directions In Learning Provincial Developments and Directions Board/Local Priorities New Draft 3-Year Educational Plan Board and Alberta Education Approval IMPLEMENTATION Community Conference Priorities