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Tacoma School District 2011-2015 Strategic Plan: Every Student. Every Day.

A Message From The Board of Directors:
Why we need a strategic plan

The Tacoma School District 2011-2015 Strategic Plan is the result of our belief that all students achieve their full potential by participation in an educational experience that is relevant, challenging and individualized, an experience that shares such common values as equity, cultural understanding, accountability and leadership and was designed based on the overarching goals of achievement, innovation, instruction, collaboration, early learning, and safety for all students in all schools.

Through this Strategic Plan the Tacoma School District will gain:

  • A roadmap that drives district initiatives
  • Educational programs and philosophy rooted in the district’s core values
  • A laser-like focus on students meeting/exceeding academic standards
  • System accountability for meeting the academic needs of all students
  • Parent and community partnerships to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of children
  • Annual budgets that reflect the district’s prioritized goals and objectives

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​Our Core Values:
What we believe

  • Students first
  • Results matter
  • Flexible continuous improvement
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Effective leadership
  • Parent/community partnership
  • Cultural understanding
  • Equity
  • Quality instruction for everyone
  • Rigor and relevance
  • Accountability
  • Transparency

Our Vision:
What we want to be

We will be an outstanding school district in which all
students exhibit high standards of achievement and critical thinking skills, and are socially responsible,
contributing members of their community.

​Our Mission:
What we do
In partnership with parents and community, we will provide a comprehensive educational experience that
is rigorous, individualized and enables students to contribute to a changing and diverse world.

​Our 4 Goals:
What we want to accomplish

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
All students will perform at or above grade level, and we will eliminate disparities among all groups of students.
(See how we will measure our progress and Check the data to see how we’re doing.)

Academic Excellence Update: In this report to the School Board​ on May 16, 2013, staff members showed how the district will increase rigor by increasing the number of students enrolled in advanced, higher-level courses.

Academic Excellence Update: In this report to the School Board on Feb. 14, 2013, graduation rates show a two-year improvement overall but highlight several subgroups of students who struggle to graduate.  
 
PARTNERSHIPS
We will fully engage our parents, community and staff in the education of our children.
 
EARLY LEARNING
We will focus on early assessment and intervention at the Pre-K through third grade levels to ensure early academic success.
(See how we will measure our progress and Check the data to see how we're doing.)

Early Learning Update: In this report to the School Board​ on April 18, 2013, staff members outlined the benchmarks that will show progress toward early academic success of students.
 
SAFETY
All schools will create and maintain safe learning environments that promote excellent academic achievement.
(See how we will measure our progress.)
 
 
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Read the benchmarks:
Download Measuring the Whole Child: Accountability in Tacoma Public Schools

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