Benchmark – K-12 Strategic Plans Matrix

Strategic planning is a task that all leaders must perform. It is often easier to see what others have done in order to draw on their experience. This assignment will allow you to review three plans that you have researched. General Requirements Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: • Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. All Scholarly sources must be less than 5 years old.
• Use the template titled “K-12StrategicPlanComparisonMatrix.
” You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Turnitin scores must be less than 8% Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. Directions Complete the “K-12 Strategic Plan Matrix.” Compare three K-12 strategic plans. In your comparison, refer to the following categories:
1. Mission, vision, and goals
2. Internal and external stakeholders
3. Facilities 4. Professional development
Write a 1,000-1,250 -word synthesis of your matrix findings. Include the following:
1. Which of the plans most closely aligns to the ISLLC standards?
2. How was the internal and external stakeholder relationships considered in the plans?
3. What are the most significant elements of governance and structure that were evident in all of the plans?
4. Discuss the implications of implementing a strategic plan that aligns with ISLLC standards as it relates to continuous school improvement and sustainable change.
5. How will the knowledge gathered in this assignment be used in your future?