Vision+Brainstorm


 * Vision**


 * How far can we plan in uncertain economic times?
 * Knowing structure of school system for effective communication
 * Who are we talking to? How do we affect change?
 * Test driven system
 * What’s the end goal?
 * What are our references for vision?
 * Building a community connection
 * Better use of existing facilities
 * 21st century learning
 * Technology
 * Learning not just in classrooms
 * Role of teacher
 * Student led learning
 * What do we want classrooms to look like?
 * Branding the message (using social media)
 * On-line education
 * Clear and specific goals
 * What are we asking for?
 * Community in the classroom
 * Beyond testing
 * Students as citizens
 * Expect similar support for education as we give to local sport teams. Make sure community will follow school with sense of pride. Use posters and better communication
 * Boil this down to THREE specific points
 * What is the school board vision/mission?
 * What do our 5 year goals look like?
 * Teachers’ wishes. Find out what they want and their vision.