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DoDEA's Community Strategic Plan

The DoDEA Community Strategic Plan (CSP) was first created in 1995.  The following paragraphs give an overview of how it has evolved through the years to the current strategic direction.

1995 - 2000

The 1995-2000 CSP was an evolving framework for putting standard-driven reform in place in DoDEA. Through goals, benchmarks, strategies, and performance indicators, the plan established rigorous standards for DoDEA to inspire and prepare all students for success in a dynamic, global environment.

The plan used the eight National Education Goals and added two DoDEA goals on accountability and organizational infrastructure.  DoDEA successfully used its 1995-2000 CSP to raise the education standards and advance the organization to new levels of excellence.  The process outcomes provided direction and consistent expectations, and were a source of great energy for the DoDEA system. 

The 1995 - 2000 CSP served as a springboard for educational, funding, and organizational improvements; and was the catalyst for:

• Change in the teaching and learning process.
• Raising the standard of learning to ensure excellence.
• Creating greater autonomy at the local level in designing strategies to meet the achievement goals.
• Creating a common language for communication among all stakeholders.
• Creating greater accountability in support of reaching expected outcomes.

The successful use of the CSP compelled DoDEA to refine and review the organization’s commitment to improving the quality of education for all students.

2001 - 2005

The review and development process for the 2001-2005 CSP involved more stakeholders (military partners, union members, parents, educators) and incorporated requirements of the Government Performance Results Act, DoD budget process, and the required annual DoDEA performance contract. Additionally, goals and objectives tried to reflect other organization processes being implemented within DoDEA (e.g., achievement standards, system accountability, school improvement process). 

4 goals were developed:

1. Highest Student Achievement
2. Performance-Driven, Efficient Management Systems
3. Motivated, High Performing, Diverse Workforce. 
4. Network of Partnerships Promoting Achievement.

Nine desired outcomes were defined to support the goals.

Note:  The National Education Goals were used to support DoDEA’s overarching goals and objectives, but did not form the foundation of the DoDEA 2001-2005 CSP.

As a result of the CSP DoDEA was able to:

• expand early intervention programs
• develop curriculum content standards based on national standards,
• increase availability of computers in the classroom and improve connectivity
• initiate major improvements in secondary programs and in special education
• emphasize accountability through a system-wide school improvement process
• provide staff development to improve skills of teachers
• increase the graduation requirements and the range or rigorous courses available to high school students.

2006 - 2011

The 2006-2011 CSP provides the strategic direction for all DoDEA components, yet provides the flexibility to address unique issues and challenges that each program and each community must address. The plan provides a road map for keeping DoDEA in the forefront in advancing the DoD's agenda for education, as a leader in the Nation for improving student performance and achievement.

Changes were based on the results of reviews of the previous plan and the progress students have made towards our goals. Area/District leadership and school improvement teams are expected to continue with or develop new strategies to ensure that each goal is accomplished and that the unique needs of each community are recognized in their efforts.

The wording of the vision, mission, and guiding principles only changed slightly.  The four goals remained constant however there were changes to the outcomes, measures, and milestones.

CSP 2008 Realignment

In April 2008, a committee composed of representatives from DoDEA Headquarters, Area Deputy Directors, and employee association officials met in Arlington, Virginia to review the 2006-2011 Community Strategic Plan. Their charge was to ensure congruency and alignment among goals, outcomes, measures, and milestones. The result of that committee's work was an alignment to the plan, called the 2008 CSP Alignment.

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No Child Left Behind

• The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, while a valuable educational initiative, is not applicable to DoDEA school because our schools are funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The DoDEA CSP takes the place of NCLB in our schools. 
• Although DoDEA does not fall under the legislative requirements of NCLB, we recognize that we have an ethical responsibility to our stakeholders to implement the intent of NCLB. 

4 Keys to Success for ALL Students

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