Vision and Purpose

The school has a clearly stated vision and mission (purpose) based on its student needs, current educational research, and the belief that all students can achieve at high academic levels. Supported by the governing board and the central administration, the school’s purpose is defined further by schoolwide learner outcomes and the academic standards.

Indicators with Prompts

Vision – Mission – Schoolwide Learner Outcomes – Profile

Indicator: The school has established a clear, coherent vision and mission (purpose) of what students should know and perform; it is based upon high-quality standards and is congruent with research, practices, the student/community profile data, and a belief that all students can learn.

Prompt: Evaluate the degree to which the development of the school’s statements has been impacted by pertinent student/community profile data, identified future global competencies, and current educational research.

Findings	Supporting Evidence
Example Findings	Example Supporting Evidence

Development/Refinement of Vision, Mission, Schoolwide Learner Outcome

Indicator: The processes to ensure involvement of representatives from the entire school community in the development/refinement of the vision, mission and schoolwide learner outcomes are effective.

Prompt: Evaluate the effectiveness of the processes.

Findings	Supporting Evidence
Example Findings	Example Supporting Evidence

Understanding of Vision, Mission, and Schoolwide Learner Outcomes

Indicator: Students, parents, and other members of the school community demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the vision, mission, and the schoolwide learner outcomes.

Prompt: Evaluate the degree to which the school ensures that students, parents, and other members of the school’s community understand and are committed to the school’s vision, mission, and schoolwide learner outcomes.

Findings	Supporting Evidence
Example Findings	Example Supporting Evidence

Regular Review and Revision

Indicator: The school is implementing an effective process for regular review/revision of the school vision, mission, and the schoolwide learner outcomes based on student needs, global, national, and local needs, and community conditions.

Prompt: Evaluate the effectiveness of the process for revising these statements with wide involvement.

Findings	Supporting Evidence
Example Findings	Example Supporting Evidence

Conclusions

Prompt: Comment on the degree to which this criterion is being addressed.

Findings	Supporting Evidence
Example Findings	Example Supporting Evidence

Prompt: Comment on the degree to which this criterion impacts the school’s ability to address one or more of the identified critical learner needs.

Findings	Supporting Evidence
Example Findings	Example Supporting Evidence