1: Enroll a Planning Team

Enroll a representative group of staff members, not just those who think alike, and not just the leadership team. Include stakeholders such as parents, community, and students. This team will lead the development and draft of the plan, then bring the plan back to the whole staff to review and suggest changes. Although five to eight people is a good size for a functioning team, the more change required of staff to implement the vision and plan, the more individuals need to be involved at the plan creation level.

The guide and forms below will assist you begin the process of selecting and enlisting the help of your planning team.