Our Process
School District 123 is committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that every student is prepared for a successful future. To guide this effort, the School District 123 Board of Education engaged with a national strategic planning partner to develop a Portrait of a Graduate and a Strategic Framework to ensure students, staff, and schools thrive. This effort was driven by input from our entire community and grounded in best practices for future-focused educational planning.
Our Progress
ENGAGE
(June - September 2024)Stakeholders shared insights through focus groups, interviews, and surveys, helping to articulate priorities and values.
PORTRAIT
(September - October 2024)An inclusive effort to identify the essential skills, mindsets, and attributes students should develop by graduation.
FOCUS
(October - November 2024)Development of a strategic framework centered on actionable goals aligned with stakeholder priorities.
EXECUTE
(Pending Board of Education Approval)(December 2024 - Ongoing)Implementation of specific actions and continuous monitoring to achieve defined goals.
Community Voice
Our strategic framework was shaped by input from the Oak Lawn and Hometown communities. Over 20 focus groups, interviews, and a survey of over 600 participants gathered diverse perspectives and highlighted key priority areas for growth. A Strategic Planning Committee of 25 members representing parents, teachers, and administrators reviewed this feedback to craft the plan. This collaborative effort ensures the Portrait of a Graduate and Strategic Framework reflects our community’s values and goals.
What We've Achieved
The process resulted in several key outcomes guiding our district’s future. The Portrait of a Graduate defines the skills, mindsets, and attributes every student should develop by graduation. Additionally, the Strategic Framework focuses on key goals and outcomes to be achieved. To support these goals, District 123 will create strategies and a Strategic Dashboard to track progress, share updates, and celebrate milestones with the community.
Turning Plans into Action
Completing the Strategic Framework is just the start of bringing our shared vision to life. Educators across our schools will begin aligning their plans to the district’s goals, ensuring every initiative contributes to our broader goals, objectives, and outcomes. Progress will be tracked and shared through a Strategic Dashboard, while ongoing conversations with students, families, and staff will ensure our efforts remain focused and meaningful.
Join Us on This Journey
Our Strategic Framework, is not just a plan that sits on a shelf. It will serve as a future-focused roadmap for School District 123 through 2030. Explore the Portrait of a Graduate to see how we’re preparing students for success. Learn more about the Strategic Framework and the goals shaping our district’s future.