SPPS ACHIEVES STRATEGIC PLAN

SPPS Achieves is Saint Paul Public Schools’ district-wide strategic plan that sets goals for student achievement, guides decision-making, and focuses our efforts on long-term outcomes. This plan was created in 2018 and was adjusted in 2021 to include efforts to improve student outcomes after the COVID-19 pandemic.

our mission

Inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams and change the world.

Long-term Student Outcomes

The SPPS Achieves Strategic Plan is shaped through six long-term student outcomes. These are key areas of achievement we want to improve in order to raise the performance of all students.

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Decrease disparities in achievement based on race, ethnicity, culture and identity	Increase achievement of English Learners	Increase achievement of students receiving special education services	Improve kindergarten readiness	Increase academic growth in reading and math for all students	Prepare all graduates for college, career and life

District-Wide Priorities (Focus Areas)

Strategic focus areas are what we need to do as a district to bring about positive change in student achievement. The strategic focus areas include:

Systemic Equity	Positive School and District Culture	Effective and Culturally Relevant Instruction	College and Career Readiness	Program Evaluation and Resource Allocation	Family and Community Engagement
Identify and address institutional and systemic inequities	Create a shared sense of community to build trust and collaboration within and outside our schools	Provide instruction in ways that are responsive to each student so they stay engaged and feel valued in the classroom	Increase opportunities for students to envision their future, explore careers and prepare for postsecondary education	Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs and make informed adjustments and investments	Provide more opportunities for families and community members to have input in district decisions