EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S Exchange
Dear Colleagues, In May of 2017, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the State Board of Education (SBOE) began a comprehensive strategic planning process for Ohio’s education system. From May until now, ODE has been working with SBOE and stakeholders to craft a five-year plan that seeks to: • Establish a shared vision for student success and Ohio’s education system that is informed by educators, parents, students, higher education officials, business and community leaders, the governor, and the legislators. • Identify measurable outcomes that reflect our goals for what the education system should accomplish. • Chart a clear direction for improvement and progress that forges alignment and greater coordination among schools and other education stakeholders, recognizes different points of view, and maximizes impact on student achievement. • Identify specific priority strategies that support system improvement and progress toward the identified goals. The plan process and structure leverage the expertise and perspectives of educators and practitioners in the field; leaders from business, philanthropy, community organizations and higher education; parents; and ODE staff. This graphic reflects the organizational structure that is driving the development of the five-year strategic plan.
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