Organized around the tenets of our theory of action, our strategic priorities and objectives are the process outcomes that, when achieved, will position GIPS students for success.

Empower principals and teachers to be instructional leaders

Objective 1: GIPS’ schools and classrooms will be led by instructional experts who guarantee the delivery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum to all students.

Objective 2: GIPS will ensure that learning is enabled through safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments.

Personalize learning pathways for students

Objective 3: Every Grand Island student will have meaningful, personal connections to support their own well-being and develop their confidence, resiliency, and adaptability.

Objective 4: Every Grand Island student will be empowered to take ownership of their learning and have skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity through rigorous academic instruction and personalized, real-world learning experiences.

Design decisions by using data

Objective 5: GIPS will employ data to continuously improve teaching and learning.

Objective 6: GIPS’ central office will provide transparent and differentiated supports to schools, principals, and teachers to help them achieve their school improvement goals.

Partner with our community

Objective 7: GIPS will cultivate a culturally proficient district in which all individuals are valued.

Objective 8: The Grand Island community will be regularly and deeply engaged as partners in ensuring our students’ success.