A dynamic vision engages and represents the whole community and outlines a path to follow. The vision allows school leaders to create a compelling view that excites and engages other constituents to join in the educational journey. Key Ideas Effective schools have a clearly defined vision for the improvement of learning for each and every student. Emphasis is on the achievement of a broadly defined set of standards that includes academic knowledge, skill, development, and standards of the heart. Goals are framed in a way that can be benchmarked through the school year and measured at year's end.
Progress is recorded and used for improvement efforts.
Communication about the goals as well as progress toward them is a regular part of school activities among all constituents.