Jan. 27, 2023
We’re getting close! Our strategic planning process is still underway, but our plan is beginning to take shape.
Over the past few months, we have received valuable feedback from hundreds of families, students and staff members. This information will help us to craft a plan that will guide our work for the next 2-3 years. Check out this video to learn more about how we’re listening and using the data we’ve gathered to make a comprehensive plan for Bethel’s future.
Jan. 1, 2023
Surveys + information-gathering complete; Processing underway
Thank you to every Bethel community member who took the time to complete our community survey! Your responses will help to guide our strategic planning process and future work.
District staff are now working to compile all of the data gathered at our staff and community focus groups, as well as the data gathered in our surveys, to determine common themes. Our Strategic Planning Steering Committee will then use that information to make recommendations to district staff
Data and information gathered in this process will be shared back out to staff and families as it’s finalized. Stay tuned!
Nov. 28, 2022
The Bethel District is seeking input from all Bethel families and community members through an online survey as part of its strategic planning process. All Bethel families and community members are invited to complete the survey, which will help guide the district’s work in the years to come.
A comprehensive strategic planning process is currently underway in the Bethel School District to identify district priorities and develop a strategic plan that will guide the district’s work in the years to come. Ultimately, this process will help the district prioritize resources to provide an equitable, well-rounded, K-12 educational experience for all students. Community input is critical to this work.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete
The district has also engaged in a series of small-group discussions with various partners – including students, staff and community members. These focus groups aim to capture what our community partners see as priorities for our district in the years to come. All Bethel community members are invited to join.
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What: Bethel Community Focus Group When: 5:30 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Where: Willamette High School Dinner and childcare will be provided! |
What: Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Supports Focus Group When: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Where: Fairfield Elementary School. Food and childcare will be provided. |
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What: Parents of LGBTQ+ Identifying Students Focus Group When: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Fairfield Elementary School. Food and childcare will be provided. |
What: Parents of Latino Students Focus Group When: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Fairfield Elementary School. Food and childcare will be provided. |
Exciting efforts are currently underway in the Bethel District as we work to identify district priorities and come up with a strategic plan. When finished, this plan will help to guide Bethel’s work for years to come.
As a part of the strategic visioning process, Bethel leadership is engaging with a diverse representation of staff, students and families from each school and department through focus groups, surveys and one-on-one conversations.
Much of the feedback we’ve gathered so far has come in the form of focus groups, which help us to better learn and understand the lived experience of Bethel staff, students and families. The more information we gather from our community of students, staff and families, the better we can elevate their voices and determine a plan that accurately represents those groups.
We’re more than halfway through the information-gathering portion of the process, and we’re eager to dig into the data! All of the information gathered will be evaluated by an outside team, as well as an internal steering committee, which will ultimately make recommendations to the Bethel School Board and Superintendent for what themes we should include in the plan.
Stay tuned for more as we make our way through this exciting process.
This year, Bethel School District is working with important community partners to identify district priorities and develop a strategic plan that will guide Bethel’s work in the years ahead. This strategic planning process will help the district prioritize resources to provide an equitable, well-rounded, K-12 educational experience for all students. Your input is critical to this work.
How we will collect your input:
We need to know:
And then the Plan:
We will collect feedback and then create a shared vision moving forward that centers student voice and experience. The final strategic plan will reflect the collective priorities of the Bethel community by creating a district vision, outlining important goals, goals and identifying steps for taking action.
Bethel’s strategic plan will establish:
It’s Happening Now:
Questions?
Contact: Erika Case, Student Success Administrator
Email: erika.case@bethel.k12.or.us
Phone: 541-689-3280