ABSTRACT
Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world. The continuous school improvement plan to implement a vision is very different from a plan to close a gap or to meet a target. A continuous school improvement plan moves the whole system forward to a vision, as opposed to just closing a gap. The most powerful approaches to implementing a school vision and plan focus on four supportive implementation strategies: leadership, professional learning, partnerships, and professional collaboration. A continuous school improvement plan lays out how to implement a vision, including strategies and activities, person(s) responsible, measurement, expenditures, estimated costs, funding sources, and timelines. Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. The mission and vision of the school guide all leadership components. The work of each team is guided by data and the continuous school improvement plan, with a focus on implementing the State Standards.
