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A Strategic Plan for Minneapolis Public Schools 2014-2020. 20 2 0


The Plan Foundation Our Values
• Children first
Our Mission • Right to quality education
We exist to ensure that all students learn. We support their growth into • Importance of family
knowledgeable, skilled and confident citizens capable of succeeding in • Equity
their work, personal, family and community lives into the 21st century. • Diversity
Our Vision • Respect for employees
Every child college and career ready • Partnership for youth
• Transparency and accountability
Our Theory of Action: Schools as the Unit of Change

The Plan Goals:

Improved Family and Effective


Teachers, Resources
Student Equity Community Stewardship for Students
Outcomes Partnership School Leaders
and Staff and Schools

All students Learning for MPS engages MPS is a learning MPS is a well- Resources
graduate ready students and families and the organization managed and services
for college and student groups community to committed to organization are allocated
career with global is accelerated support student the growth, committed to transparently and
competencies for to transcend success development and strong stewardship equitably to best
the 21st century disparities and engagement of of resources meet the diverse
ensure positive all staff needs of all
educational students
outcomes

Measuring Performance
In addition to the detailed descriptions of the six goals (above) These targets are absolutely
the Minneapolis Public Schools has also adopted specific possible. They are set
performance measures with ambitious targets for each goal. intentionally high to reignite a
sense of urgency in the system
All of our proposed performance targets were developed in and ensure that everyone is operating with a growth mindset.
the bold, big spirit of what we call the 5-8-10 plan. We will achieve our vision of every child graduating college
• 5 percent annual increase in the number of students and career ready following this 5-8-10 plan.
proficient in reading and math  
Under the 5-8-10 headline measures, there are a number of
• 8 percent annual increase of students meeting or exceeding
additional measures and performance targets incorporated
standards in reading and math for our lowest performing
into Acceleration 2020 to assess the district’s performance on
students
the six goals.
• 10 percent annual increase in the four-year graduation rate

For a complete overview of proposed success measures, please review the strategic plan
summary at: http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic_plan
The Goals in Detail:

All students graduate ready for college and career with global competencies for the 21st century

Improved • Ensure positive outcomes for students birth to grade 12.


Student • All students will have engaging and relevant experiences and supports that allow them to be
Outcomes Kindergarten-ready; leave fifth grade ready for a rigorous secondary-level curriculum; middle grades
ready for rigorous high school curriculum; and graduate high school ready for college and career.
• Students’ global competencies for the 21st century will be built, including recognizing bilingualism and
biliteracy as an asset.

Learning for students and student groups is accelerated to transcend disparities and ensure positive
educational outcomes

• Maintain high expectations for all students regardless of race, economic status, geography or program
Equity
(i.e. special education, advanced learners, English language learners, homeless/highly mobile, etc.).
• Increase opportunities and acceleration for previously underserved groups.
• Reduce the academic achievement gap and behavior disparities between white students and students
of color.
• Ensure all MPS schools are delivering a high quality education and invest in targeted interventions for
those schools that are the furthest behind.

MPS engages families and the community to support student success


Family and
• Schools and central office will meaningfully engage with parents and families to help ensure student success.
Community
• Volunteers and partnerships will be intentionally deployed to fill resource or expertise gaps.
Partnership
• Families and children will be connected to the appropriate early learning supports through targeted
partnerships.
• The broader Minneapolis community will be engaged to ensure ALL are invested in the success of our students.
• Partnerships will be pursued to provide high quality school options outside of the core system in order
to meet diverse student needs and to learn from their innovations.

MPS is a learning organization, committed to the growth, development, and engagement of all staff
Effective
Teachers,
School Leaders • All staff will have clear performance expectations that will drive recruitment, selection, development,
and Staff evaluation, recognition, and succession planning systems.
• Employees will be engaged in order to build organizational trust and increase productivity.

MPS is a well-managed organization committed to strong stewardship of resources

• Systems and structures will be utilized to prioritize the school district’s work (programmatically and
Stewardship
financially), ensure alignment throughout the system, and successfully execute on our stated priorities.
• Organizational units at all levels will be held accountable and celebrated for results.
• Responsible stewardship of resources will be achieved through improved financial management and
planning.

Resources and services are allocated transparently and equitably to best meet the diverse needs of all students

Resources • ‘Shift’ central office mindset to be of service to schools.


for Students • Allocate resources based on student needs in a way that is transparent, easily understood and equitable.
and Schools • Design and deliver central office services, both academic and operational, to best meet the needs of
schools and students.

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