missionstatements

Here are some questions I took from the readings this week. Feel free to add or modify as you see fit:

Does the mission encompass values of the staff? actions school will take? areas it will address? Does the mission focus on areas outside of pure assessment data? Are the mission goals __**S**__pecific __**M**__easurable __**A**__chievable **__R__**elevant __**T**__ime Frame?
 * Gabriel & Farmer**

Does the mission promote or inspire creativity?
 * Wheatley**

Does the mission define the school's purpose and reason for being? Is the mission clear and free from jargon? Is the mission inspirational?
 * Developing a Mission Statement (from callout box)**

Is the mission easily translatable to action? Does the mission look toward the future? Does the mission reflect shared beliefs?
 * Leadership Characteristics Website - Vision**

Are the core beliefs and values of the school easily identifiable? Can you picture what this school looks like from the mission statement? What are the expectations for students, teachers, and administrators at this school?
 * Creating a Vision - MD School Improvement Planning Website**

Does the mission focus on improving learning of EVERY student as its focus? Does the mission engage the entire learning community? Does the mission focus on excellence and equity? Does the mission promote high academic standards?
 * Wisconsin Characteristics**

Does the mission inspire NEW actions? Is the mission explicit and direct? Is the mission clear and easy to understand? Does the mission have a few areas of focus, not all over the place? Are the goals SMART?
 * DuFour & Eaker Chapters 5 & 6**

Does the mission rise out of data analysis?
 * Liberman, Saxl, & Miles**

Is the mission memorable? Is the mission focused on the end product? What is the end product? Is it reasonable? Is the mission beneficial to all stakeholders?
 * My own questions**

Does mission help clarify purpose? Is it motivating? Does it embrace the vision? Does it provide enough information to act as a simple reminder of what the school is striving for?