How do these plans support continuous school improvement and sustainable change? (Benchmarks C7.5: Analyze the development of a comprehensive learning plan for K-12 education that supports continuous school improvement and sustainable change.)

K-12 Strategic Plans Matrix

Strategic planning is a task all leaders must perform. It is often easier to see what others have done to draw on their experience. This assignment will allow you to review three plans that you have researched.

General Requirements

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

Use the template titled “K-12StrategicPlanComparisonMatrix.”

This assignment uses a .  review the prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

This assignment requires that at least four scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

Directions

Complete the “K-12 Strategic Plan Matrix.”

Compare three K-12 strategic plans. In your comparison, refer to the following categories:

Mission, vision, and goals

Internal and external stakeholders

Facilities

Professional development

Write a synthesis (1,000-1,250 words) of your matrix findings. Include the following:

How were the internal and external stakeholder relationships considered in the plans?

What are the most significant elements of governance and structure that were evident in all of the plans?

How do these plans support continuous school improvement and sustainable change? (Benchmarks C7.5: Analyze the development of a comprehensive learning plan for K-12 education that supports continuous school improvement and sustainable change.)

How will the knowledge gathered in this assignment be used in your future?