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Mission Vision Values Goals

WHY? Why do we exist? WHAT? What must our school become to accomplish our purpose? HOW? How must we behave to achieve our vision? HOW WILL WE MARK OUR PROGRESS?

Fundamental Purpose Compelling Future Collective Commitment Targets and Timelines

Clarifies Priorities and Sharpens Focus Gives Directions Guides Behavior Establishes Priorities
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What is the Health and Vitality of your Mission,
Vision, Core Values and School Goals Some
questions to ask
Mission What does it mean? Is it meaningful to
all members of the organization or is it a
poster that takes up space on the well? Vision -
What is it? Where are you going? Is it
meaningful to all members of the organization? Do
all employees know how to, and believe they are,
contributing to the vision?   Core Values What
are they? Are they meaningful to all members of
the organization. Do the actions of employees
accurately reflect the core values? Goals
What are they? Are they understood by all members
of the organization? Are they measurable and
meaningful to all members of the organization? Is
progress measured and results communicated?