In March 2022, the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ began its five-year strategic planning process, building on the vision, mission, and goals of the previous strategic plan while looking at opportunities and challenges on the road ahead. A steering committee and four subcommittees led the work, engaging all staff and the San Mateo County Board of Education to receive input and feedback throughout the planning process. The result of this learning, collaborating, and visioning is reflected in the 2023-28 Strategic Plan:
Çï¿ûÊÓƵ the Plan
The plan moves the County Office of Education closer to realizing its vision of Çï¿ûÊÓƵ – Every Student, Every Educator, and Every School. Along with its mission to inspire students, invest in educators, invigorate leaders, and involve families and communities, the vision is the organization’s North Star, guiding staff’s work and keeping the focus on those we serve.
The strategic plan is centered on four goal areas critical to an education system that serves all students well: Support Whole-Child Student Outcomes, Build the Workforce for Student Success, Strengthen Advocacy and Partnerships, and Embody OneSMCOE Vision and Values. Each goal is supported by objectives, sample actions, and desired outcomes that provide a road map for how we will ensure that all San Mateo County students have access to a high-quality education that meets their needs and sets them on the path to fulfilling their dreams.
Through this plan, we will boldly move this work forward to ensure San Mateo County becomes a more child-centered community that supports every young person’s journey from cradle to career. We hope you will join us in this effort.
Vision
Çï¿ûÊÓƵ
Every Student • Every Educator • Every School
Mission
Inspiring Students
Investing in Educators
Invigorating Leaders
Involving Families & Communities
Core Practices
Growth Mindset
Accountability
Trauma-Informed Approach
Sustainability
Cultural Humility
Equity Statement
The Çï¿ûÊÓƵ welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact.
To achieve equity, The Çï¿ûÊÓƵ commits to:
- Disrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems
- Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, honoring their strengths and talents
- Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities
- Center voices of those who have been historically marginalized and underserved