2020-2030 Strategic Plan Overview

Edina Public Schools provides our students with access to a comprehensive curriculum that develops critical thinking skills and dispositions and assures students are ready for their next level, and the challenges and opportunities in the next phase of life.

1. Design and deliver curriculum, instruction, and assessment focused on content rigor, critical thinking, student engagement, and continuous improvement to assure academic achievement and student growth.

2. Provide a coherent and differentiated educational experience that effectively engages, and appropriately challenges every student academically.

3. Provide expanded, timely and effective interventions for students based on data and individual needs, through all school phases, Pre-K- 12 and throughout the school year.

4. Implement a review of all literacy programs at EPS.

5. Provide robust early childhood education.

EPS welcomes, respects, supports, and values everyone so students can learn effectively, develop a deeper understanding of complex issues, and become empowered to contribute to the school community.

1. Create learning environments and curricula that enable staff and students to learn from and reflect on their own and others’ experiences; explore multiple perspectives; practice civil discourse; encourage empathy; create interpersonal connections and embrace diverse identities.

2. Create a school culture that enhances learning and fosters a sense of belonging for all students through our values of Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Appreciation, and Responsibility.

3. Support equity by identifying and eliminating structural barriers to success.

4. Recruit, support, and retain quality, culturally competent staff with increasingly diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

EPS fosters a caring school environment where students and staff feel safe physically and emotionally, in order to be fully engaged in their academic/professional, personal, and social growth.

1. Ensure students acquire and apply the social-emotional competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making to promote student wellness.

2. Ensure staff are equipped with long-term wellness strategies leading to a strong sense of belonging and a positive climate and culture.

3. Assure students have the opportunity to participate in robust extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities.

4. Provide students with skills for healthy lifestyles including living effectively with technology and ensure access to participate in K -12 wellness programs.

5. Create environments that are conducive to learning and facilitate constructive student interaction.

6. Increase the mental health support provided by caring adults.

7. Complete a comprehensive review of technology used by students and staff.

Edina Public Schools continuously develops innovative, committed, and exemplary leadership at all levels and from all constituencies, student and adult.

1. Identify, develop, and recognize adult leaders throughout the district.

2. Provide robust and balanced professional development.

3. Develop students as leaders, encourage student voice, and promote civic engagement.

4. Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement based on evidence.

5. Provide strategy and direction for predicted enrollment and demographic trends while retaining current students.

Edina Public Schools works in partnership with parents, students, staff, alumni, and the community to serve as a reflection of Edina’s strong commitment to education.

1. Provide engagement opportunities and information about Edina Public Schools to the community so that all community members feel connected and know how to contribute to our collective success.

2. Build upon the robust community education opportunities and offerings for all learners(Prek-Adult).

3. Ensure all students and their families are engaged and well-served by the communications and all other interactions with EPS.

4. Leverage partnerships with community groups, businesses, local and state government agencies, and individuals to strengthen and foster relationships with EPS.

5. Ensure strong financial stewardship and provide information that is accessible to all members of our community and demonstrates and promotes the value of an Edina education.

6. Create an assessment data dashboard.