I+Vision+&+Purpose

Impact Statement: A system is successful in meeting this standard when it commits to a purpose and direction that is shared system-wide. The leadership establishes expectations for student learning aligned with the system’s vision that is supported by system and school personnel and external stakeholders. These expectations serve as the focus for assessing student performance and district effectiveness. The system’s vision guides allocations of time and human, material, and fiscal resources. ** Indicators Rubric ** Please indicate the degree to which the noted practices/processes are in place in the school system. The responses to the rubric should help the school system identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement as well as guide and inform the school system’s responses to the focus questions.
 * Vision & Purpose **
 * STANDARD: The system establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the system. **
 * INDICATORS **
 * INDICATORS **


 * In fulfillment of this standard, the system: ** || ** Not Evident ** || ** Emerging ** || ** Operational ** || ** Highly Functional ** ||
 * 1.1 || Establishes a vision and purpose for the system in collaboration with its stakeholders  || || || || ||
 * 1.2 || Communicates the system’s vision and purpose to build stakeholder understanding and support || || || || ||
 * 1.3 || Identifies system-wide goals and measures to advance the vision || || || || ||
 * 1.4 || Develops and continuously maintains a profile of the system, its students, and the community  || || || || ||
 * 1.5 || Ensures that the system’s vision and purpose guide the teaching and learning process and the strategic direction of schools, departments, and services || || || || ||
 * 1.6 || Reviews its vision and purpose systematically and revises them when appropriate || || || || ||

Not Evident Little or no evidence exists
===Emerging Evidence indicates early or preliminary stages of implementation of practice === ===Operational Evidence indicates practices and procedures are actively implemented ===

**Focus Questions**
Please respond to the following questions regarding the processes that are in place to support the school system’s implementation of the research-based practices outlined in the indicators rubric. Responses to these questions should support the school system’s self-assessment on the indicators rubric. Be thorough and concise in your answers, focusing on quality and depth over quantity.


 * 1) What is the process for establishing and building understanding of and commitment to the vision statement among the school system and its stakeholders?
 * 1) What is the system’s process for maintaining and using information that describes the school system, its programs, services, and schools and their performance?
 * 1) How does the leadership ensure that the system’s vision, purpose, and goals guide the work of the school system and its schools?
 * 1) What process is used to ensure that the vision and purpose of the school system remain current and aligned with the system’s expectations in support of student learning and the effectiveness of the school system and its schools?