Beginning in fall 2025, District 207 will embark on a comprehensive strategic planning process that will guide the district’s vision, goals and priorities for the next three to five years. This initiative represents a critical opportunity for the community to help shape the future of education in District 207.
The strategic planning process will be inclusive, transparent and forward-thinking. Through a multitude of ways (surveys, focus groups and interviews), District 207 will seek input from all stakeholders including the community, students, families and staff. Through the process, the district seeks to understand what is working well and learn where there are opportunities for growth. The outcome will be a shared vision for student success and a strategic roadmap that reflects the values and goals of our diverse community.
As part of this process, the district will develop a “Portrait of a Graduate” to define the skills, competencies and experiences all District 207 graduates should have when they complete their high school education. Alongside that vision, the plan will outline specific goals, strategies and metrics for measuring progress. The result will be both a public-facing strategic plan and internal work plans to support long-term execution and continuous improvement. A dashboard also will be developed to keep the public updated on the progress of the plan.
A steering committee made up of students, staff, parents and community members who volunteered for the committee will help guide the strategic planning process.
The district will share information about surveys, focus groups and other engagement strategies. Anyone who is interested in receiving a specific invitation to participate, please email Brett Clark to be added to the list.
The goal is to ensure all stakeholders provide input through the many opportunities that will be provided.