A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

The Department consulted widely with outside groups while developing the plan. A draft for comment appeared on the Department's web site. We distributed copies to stakeholder groups, including education community, civil rights, general government, and business organizations. We consulted with staff from Congressional committees, the General Accounting Office, and the Office of Management and Budget. We received comments from the Council for Excellence in Government.

We welcome further comments on the plan. Instructions for submitting comments appear in the box below.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• The U.S. Department of Education's Seven Priorities
• Facts about the Department of Education
• Introduction
• U.S. Department of Education Framework of Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
• Goal 1. Help all students reach challenging academic standards so that they are prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.
• Goal 2. Build a solid foundation for learning for all children.
• Goal 3. Ensure access to postsecondary education and lifelong learning.
• Goal 4. Make ED a high-performance organization by focusing on results, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Resources
• Relationship of Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives to Program Goals
• Key External Factors that Could Affect Achievement of ED's Goals and Objectives
• Program Evaluations and Other Studies
• Development of the Plan
• Appendices
  • Acronyms
  • Appendix A: Supplemental Information on Performance Indicators
  • Appendix B: Descriptions of Program Evaluations and Other Studies

• Comments on the Strategic Plan
• For additional copies of this plan

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