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Why is It Important to Continuously Improve a Strategic Plan in Education

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This chapter examines the need for affecting continuous improvements to all aspects of the operation of a school or any other organization based on a shared vision and a strategic plan. First, it considers the concept of planning in general and strategic planning for school development in particular for the purpose of affecting improvements. This chapter discusses the importance of planning, including the significance and benefits of strategic planning. It also examines the processes of strategic planning, including developing a shared vision, goals, and strategies with the participation of relevant stakeholders. In addition, the chapter presents a popular and an effective school development plan known as Outcomes Driven Development Model (ODDM) widely employed in school districts in the USA.

Keywords

  • Effective school
  • School improvement
  • Strategic planning
  • School-based management
  • Quality outcomes
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  1. The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia, 2308

    David T. Gamage

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    Joseph Zajda

  2. School of Education, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, Australia

    David T. Gamage

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Gamage, D.T. (2009). Managing School Change: Continuous Improvement Based on a Shared Vision and a Strategic Plan. In: Zajda, J., Gamage, D. (eds) Decentralisation, School-Based Management, and Quality. Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, vol 8. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2703-0_6

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