On Thursday, March 4th, our multi-stakeholder Community Planning Team met virtually to review the progress of 2020/21 goals and to engage in generative dialogue about possible pathways for the future.
2020/2021 Goal Progress Update
Progress on 20/21 futures goals were addressed by goal leaders in three categories. The goals and action plans for the year can be found in our Futures Plan.
Goals on track to be completed this year:
Leaders shared a written synopsis of goal progress before the retreat. Then, at the retreat, they offered words of praise, gratitude and celebration to highlight the work accomplished. Goals in this category included:
- Learning & Experiential Opportunities (MS)
- Learning & Innovation in the System (HS)
- Learning & Innovation in the System (ES)
- Learning & Wellbeing
- Learning & Inclusion in the System
Goals delayed due to COVID and virtual learning:
The leadership team acknowledged that some goals were set aside this year due to complications related to the pandemic and/or virtual learning. For example, the elementary school has been unable to complete their video profile because students have not been on campus this year to collect video clips and testimonials. Goals in this category will likely be carried over to next year and/or will be modified slightly for the future. Goals in this category included:
- Learning & the Vision for the Learner (ES, MS, HS)
- Learning & Experiential Opportunities (ES)
- Learning & Innovation in the System (EY)
- Talent & Professional Growth
- Community & Environmental Responsibility
Goals ready to embed or redirect:
In some instances, goal leaders have made progress toward the goal such that an additional goal next year has become unnecessary. In other instances, goal leaders have changed direction given our current climate, essentially curtailing the current goal as written. Each of these goals were reviewed with the Community Planning Team and members were encouraged to ask clarifying questions and share their input. Goals in this category included:
- Resources & Data
- Learning & Experiential Opportunities (HS)
- Learning & Innovation in the System (MS)
- Learning & Inquiry in the Curriculum
- Resources & Building Spaces
- Community & Advancement
Generative Dialogue About Two Possible Pathways
The latter half of the retreat, Community Planning Team members engaged in dialogue regarding two possible pathways for the future. The data collected from these dialogues will help the Leadership Team decide on next steps vis-a-vie the pathways themselves and goals set within them.
The possible pathways are:
Learning & Diversity and Equity: AISC practices equity and international mindedness with intention to develop systemic and dynamic models of diversity and inclusion which develop self-awareness and a sense of belonging.
Learning Into Our Future: AISC continues to learn from, enhance, and develop its capacity as a virtual community while assuring that our on-campus in-person learning model remains a priority.
As is always the case with planning team meetings, it was a pleasure to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to work together toward a common goal in support of our school’s development. The slide deck from the afternoon is available here. Please feel free to ask any of our team members about the work of the Community Planning Team.
