Strategic Planning at SASED
Initial Phases of the Strategic Planning Process
#1 - Planning Stage |
HYA engaged the core planning team in review of SASED mission and vision, and identifying areas for feedback and input from stakeholder groups. |
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#2 - Stakeholder Input | HYA engaged and facilitated a variety of stakeholders (staff, member districts, and families) through focus groups and survey to identify strengths and challenges. |
#3 - Data Review, Identify Priorities, Draft Goals and Strategic Actions |
HYA facilitated the core planning team in a data review process to identify themes and areas to prioritize. The core planning team drafted 4 priority areas and goals for each. |
#4 - Feedback and Refinement of Draft Priority Goals and Actions |
The draft priority and goal areas were presented to stakeholders for review and feedback. The core planning team considered the information and adjusted areas as needed. |
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Mission… is to maximize student outcomes
Vision… is to be the innovative leader that inspires, creates and implements best practices in education for all
Believing:
- all students can learn.
- independence, dignity and equity are the rights of all.
- to best serve students, we develop and sustain collaborative relationships.
Teaching:
- is student centered, solution focused, and considers the unique identities of students that provides equity and inclusion.
- is data informed, standards-aligned, evidence based, rigorous, and high quality.
- prepares students to lead enriched and productive lives within their communities.
Leading:
- through ongoing professional development to equip educators with best practice skills and competencies.
- by influencing and implementing federal and state mandates for special and general education.
- by being a resource for new research and initiatives in education.
- through partnerships which value the diversity and perspectives of stakeholders.
Strategic Plan Priority Areas for 2023-2027

High Quality Staffing
Goal #1 - Recruitment: Enhance and implement a recruitment plan to market the organization through various methods
Goal #2 - Retention: Enhance, expand and coordinate retention strategies for all employee groups

Exemplary Programs and Services
Goal #1 - Enhance access, equity, and opportunity to high-quality, innovative special education programs designed to:
- increase educational achievement and functional performance,
- promote positive behavior and social emotional well-being,
- reduce opportunity gaps, and
- prepare students for post-secondary transition.
Goal #2 - Develop an ongoing process to gather member district input on programs and services

Communications
Goal #1 - Develop, implement, and routinely evaluate comprehensive communication plans to provide routine and emergency communications to all stakeholders.
Goal #2 - Create and enhance written guidance/procedures for students, parents, districts and staff

Operations
Goal #1 - Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
Goal #2 - Seek improvement and streamlining business services
Goal #3 - Determine Facility (Infrastructure) planning strategies
Final Phases of the Strategic Planning Process
#5 -
Building the 4-Year Plan |
Create 4 workgroups, 1 per priority area, to build out the 4-year plan for implementation and evaluation. |
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#6 - Finalize Strategic Plan |
Core planning team will review the implementation and evaluation plan and finalize the Strategic Plan for the Board. |
#7 - Board Presentation and Vote |
Core Planning Team will present the Strategic Plan and ask for Board approval. |
#8 -
Launch the Strategic Plan (July 2023) |