Importance of Strategic Planning in Schools

Dr. Nancy Coogan

Dr. Nancy Coogan held several top positions in public schools and school districts, including as a superintendent. As the superintendent of Tukwila School District, Dr. Nancy Coogan implemented a strategic plan that involves the participation of teachers, leaders, staff, and family to help scholars succeed.

Implementing a successful strategic plan in a school entails proper management of time and people and close monitoring of progress in terms of student success and organizational goals. Strategic planning gathers parents, teachers, administrators, school heads, board members, and even the community to work together toward achieving the vision, mission, and goals of an institution. Apart from this, a strategic plan is crucial for schools for to the following reasons:

– Strategic planning unites a school with its staff. A strategic plan provides a roadmap whereby the school board can track, evaluate, and, if necessary, adjust for better decision-making. It also shows where the school is headed and how the staff plays an essential role in executing the strategies laid out in the plan.

– Strategic planning keeps the school focused on its priority, the students. A strategic plan presents a framework designed to take care of the students’ educational achievements.