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Salem School District Strategic Plan

Vision: The best choice for every student, every family, every day
Mission: Provide exceptional opportunities for a lifetime of success and learning

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Shaping Future-Ready Learners

As education continues to evolve alongside an increasingly digital world, schools are racing to equip students with the technical know-how needed for tomorrow’s jobs. But at Salem School District, there's growing recognition that success in the modern workforce takes more than just tech skills. That’s why the district is putting a renewed focus on “durable skills”—often called soft skills—which are proving to be just as essential for students' futures.

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Highlights: Plans in Action

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    Salem School District is laying the foundation for a districtwide K–12 goal-setting initiative—an effort closely aligned with the district’s strategic plan to ensure every student is “future-ready.” Though still in the early planning stages, the initiative reflects a bold vision: empowering every student to graduate with a clear, personalized plan for what comes next.

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    Goal #3: Prepare every student to graduate with a plan

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    As part of Salem School District’s ongoing strategic planning initiative, work is underway to develop tailored resources that empower students, families, and staff. One of the most pressing and important areas of focus is mental health and wellness, as we see increasing needs throughout our school community.

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    Goal #2: Ignite and celebrate the passions of every student

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    The Salem School District is building a district-wide database of community partners to support a new initiative to expand its career connected learning opportunities beyond its growing internship program. The effort, part of the district’s strategic planning process, would build a network of community resources to enhance real-world learning connections for students in all grades.

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    Goal #3: Prepare every student to graduate with a plan

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    In Salem's neighborhood schools, small class sizes aren’t just a perk—they’re a powerful tool for personalized learning. Here, teachers have the time and space to connect with each child, guiding them through the early years of formal education with care and attention. But academic learning is just one part of the experience.

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    Goal #2Ignite and celebrate the passions of every student

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    Exciting things are happening in the Salem School District—and parents are at the heart of it.

    As part of its strategic planning process, the district is launching a new initiative to open up more meaningful conversations with families. The goal? To better understand what students are experiencing and to make sure parents feel supported, informed, and empowered.

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    Goal #1: Provide tailored resources and support to empower students, staff, and families

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    The Salem School District is taking a closer look at what inspires students—and where that inspiration might get lost. As part of its strategic planning efforts, a district-based team is developing a new initiative focused on understanding how students discover and pursue their passions in school.

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    Goal #2: Ignite and celebrate the passions of every student

Strategic Plan Details

Goals:

#1. Provide tailored resources and support to empower students, staff, and families (Explore Goal #1)

#2. Ignite and celebrate the passions of every student (Explore Goal #2)

#3. Prepare every student to graduate with a plan (Explore Goal #3)

Documents:

Plan: Download the Salem School District Strategic Plan

Process & Purpose: Learn how the plan was developed and will be used

People: Meet the community members involved