INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools
Strategic Plan
(2011-16)
THE PROCESS
In spring 2011, Superintendent Jane K. Berenz established the District 196 Strategic Planning Task Force
and charged the group to develop a vision for education that will guide district goals for the next five years.
The 60-member task force included parents, staff, School Board members and a variety of leaders from the
business, civic and faith communities. Task force members attended informational meetings in April, May and
June to establish a shared base of knowledge about district enrollment and demographics, school finance,
teaching and learning, community and partnerships, educational trends and innovation. Following the
informational meetings, a facilitator led four planning meetings where task force members developed revised
belief statements for the district (below) and four strategies for the future (back).
MISSION STATEMENT
Educating our students to reach their full potential
BELIEF STATEMENTS
We believe
Students come first
All students can learn
High expectations inspire students and staff to excel
Learning is maximized in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
A well-rounded education includes opportunities in academics, the arts and athletics
Learning is a lifelong pursuit
Effective management of resources is critical
Partnerships and collaboration enhance educational programming
A culture of innovation and continuous improvement prepares students to be college and/or career ready
An informed and engaged community guides effective decision-making
STRATEGIES AND GOALS, OVER
Revised July 2012
Strategies and Goals
Strategy One:
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Deliver a high-quality instructional program that
anticipates and meets the needs of all learners
Identify and implement essential learning in all content areas for early childhood through grade 12 (E-12) which will be
clearly aligned, viable, relevant, rigorous, and understood by staff, students, and parents
Identify and implement effective and engaging instructional strategies that are connected to a rigorous curriculum to
maximize learning for all students
Support learning for all students and guide instruction by designing and implementing a balanced assessment program
which is both summative and formative
Develop a systematic process of intervention and enrichment in all schools within a District 196 Response to
Intervention framework, ensuring every student receives the time and support needed to master or exceed essential
learning
Continue to ensure high-quality teachers through differentiated professional development, effective evaluation and
support that promotes collaboration, continuous learning, research-based instructional practices and growth in student
achievement
Strategy Two:
EARLY LEARNING
Provide a well-aligned continuum of high-quality,
culturally responsive, early learning (birth to grade 3)
services to meet the needs of all students
Coordinate and align educational experiences between early childhood services (birth to kindergarten) and elementary
schools (kindergarten to grade 3)
Offer a continuum of high-quality, culturally responsive, early learning services to meet all students needs
Investigate and develop strategies for outreach, community engagement and collaboration
Strategy Three:
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
Implement a systemic process that increases
achievement for all students by addressing equitable
access to opportunities in our schools and programs
Increase cultural proficiency across the district
Increase access and participation for all students in cocurricular activities and learning opportunities
Ensure access and increase participation in programs that prepare students for college
Develop a systemic process to recruit and retain diverse and culturally proficient staff to reflect the diversity of the
student population
Distribute resources for schools based on multiple factors including student needs (E-12)
Strategy Four:
PARTNERSHIPS
Develop and implement sustainable strategies to
increase collaboration between the district and
community partners
Establish a structure that will support new and existing partnerships
Increase partnerships by enhancing relationships among schools and between schools and the community
