The School District of Haverford Township is about to embark on a strategic planning process that will help chart the district’s course for the next three to five years. Through the strategic planning process, we will carefully review the district’s mission and vision with a focus upon what we know about how students learn and what those learning experiences can and should include. Goals, objectives and an action plan for achieving the vision will be developed.

Strategic planning engages our staff, students, parents, and community members. It involves gathering information from constituents, reflecting on data, establishing a mission and vision, and developing goals. Our strategic goals will provide the focus for our success in the next three to five years. The District has contracted with Judith Wilson, LLC to assist in facilitating this planning process.

We invite you to attend one of three community forums: Wednesday, November 13th from 7-8:30 PM at the Middle School, Thursday, November 21st from 9-10:30 AM or Thursday, November 21st from 7:30-9 PM at the High School to share your ideas on the areas of focus and bodies of work that you believe will have the most impact for our students and our organization over the next few years. The ideas and recommendations from these forums will also fuel the goal-setting process.

In November,  we will also be distributing an online survey that will provide another channel for feedback on our educational system. Your responses to the surveys will be important and greatly appreciated.

We are hopeful you will join us on this journey of strategic planning, as we wish to gather input from all those who are invested in our schools.

Should you have any questions, please contact Kathy Swartz at kswartz@haverfordsd.net or 610-853-5900 x7201