With each iteration of the Improvement Cycle expertise is built and the products are more complete. Concurrent Planning describes how planning can, and generally should, be undertaken at all levels of the institution concurrently. Planning, and the improvement projects that result from planning, will proceed at different locations and even in different departments at a varied pace. Highly motivated planning units should proceed as expeditiously as their capability warrants. Comprehensive Planning describes how to unify related planning efforts into a comprehensive framework.
Many districts have a strategic plan and well articulated goals and objectives.
The TUP plan, as well as school improvement plans, should leverage the Strategic Plan's work. In a well coordinated environment, each planning effort augments the other but does not duplicate the effort. The Maturity Indicators define criteria to assess the availability of resources and adherence to their appropriate use that together indicate higher levels of maturity. The Maturity Indicators provide feedback to the committee, decision makers and the stake holders.