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Minnesota Conference Department of Education Strategic Objectives

The Vision

In order to become the most powerful spiritual influence in each community,

the Minnesota Conference Department of Education will partner with churches, pastors, parents, students, and educators as we embark upon a "Journey to Excellence" with a

• Renewed purpose for Christian Education
• Effective plans for Improvement
• Innovative Practices

Strategy

• Discipleship
• Quality Staff
• Communication
• Continual Growth
• Academic Excellence

Discipleship

• Students Engaged in Regular Community Outreach
• Equip and Train Teachers to Disciple Students
• Teachers Partner with Pastors and Churches
• Evangelistic Reports Due Monthly
• Schools Share Mission & Vision of Local Church
• Every Student Approached About A Relationship with Jesus

Quality Staff

• Hire and Maintain Certificated Teachers
• Provide Teacher In-services On Innovative Teaching Strategies
• Provide Leadership Development
• Provide Mentoring for All New & Struggling Teachers

Communication

• Regular Education E-Newsletters to Educators, Pastors, K-12 Board, and Local School Board Members
• Mini-PowerPoint Presentations Provided to Pastors to Show in Local Churches
• Pastors Serve on School Evaluation Teams
• Increased Coverage in "Looking Forward" and "Outlook"
• Increased Coverage with Local Media
• Communication with Home-School Families

Continual Growth

• Establish New School Plants
• Each School Continually Re-evaluate Mission & Vision Statement
• Each School Develop Long-Range Plans
• Use School Evaluations as a Tool for Growth

Academic Excellence

• Each Teacher Evaluate Student Testing Results and Develop Plans to Improve in Weak Areas    
• Career Education will be offered to Help Students in Career Planning
• Academy & Colleges will be Visible and Available on Campus to Discuss Higher Education with the Students

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