Strategic Plan 2022-28

Our Mission

Every SPS student engages in joyful and challenging learning experiences throughout their educational journey that prepare them to become lifelong learners and graduate with the knowledge, skills, habits, agency, and community connections they need to pursue their passions and desired post-secondary opportunities.

To ensure we are meeting our commitment to creating a collaborative learning community where every student and every staff member knows that they belong, we outlined these guiding principles:

  • equity

  • being student-centered

  • inclusion

  • innovation

  • trust & collaboration

We worked with parents, families, staff, students and the larger Spokane community to develop this strategic plan, which will guide and inform our work for the next six years.

Graduate Profile

The SPS Graduate Profile describes the knowledge, skills, habits, agency and community connections that all SPS students will develop during their educational journey to prepare them for their desired post-secondary opportunities. It includes six attributes:

Critical Thinking

All students will develop the ability to gather and analyze information, challenge thoughts and perspectives, and solve problems using their knowledge, experiences, and resources.

Empathy

All students will develop the ability to understand the feelings of others and share their experiences with their peers, staff, and community members to build appreciation of differences, discover commonalities, and foster strong relationships.

Learning Mindset

All students will develop a sense of ownership and a spirit of discovery about their learning, along with an ability to learn from mistakes, navigate through challenges, and take risks.

Collaboration

All students will develop skills to collaborate effectively, using verbal and written communication, to maximize their potential and the potential of others.

Connectedness

All students will develop strong relationships with their peers, school staff, and community members who can support their post-secondary pursuits.

Life Skills

All students will acquire the knowledge to navigate adult responsibilities—including managing finances and finding and maintaining meaningful employment.

Priorities and Initiatives

SPS identified the following priorities and associated initiatives to deliver on its vision over the next six years. Each initiative will have an implementation plan, which the district will regularly review in collaboration with the Spokane community.