ESU 5 All Staff School Improvement Day: Fostering Growth and Collaboration

On December 17, 2024, Educational Service Unit 5 (ESU 5) held its second All Staff School Improvement Day for the 2024-2025 school year. These meetings, held three times each year, are dedicated to advancing the educational mission of ESU 5 through collaborative professional development and focused work on continuous improvement.

During this meeting, ESU 5 staff worked together to refine key aspects of the school improvement process.

A major focus was the establishment of ESU 5’s mission, vision, and core values and beliefs—essential elements that guide work with schools and students. This collaborative effort sets the stage for creating a shared direction and fostering alignment in educational goals.

In addition to the strategic planning discussions, the meeting included an important data analysis component. We began the process of reviewing our data to better understand current performance and identify areas for growth. This process will ultimately help ESU 5 set informed, actionable goals for the upcoming months and years.

To support the well-being and personal growth of staff, the day also featured two interactive activities.

DONUT wellness activity offered a fun and engaging way for staff to focus on setting personal limits, while a Strengths Finder activity encouraged us to identify and reflect on our individual strengths, fostering a positive, strengths-based culture within the ESU 5 organization.

 

 

As the 2024-25 school year progresses, ESU 5’s All Staff School Improvement Days continue to provide valuable opportunities for professional development, reflection, and goal-setting, ensuring we remain focused on growth and improvement for both staff and students alike.

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