STRATEGIC PLAN

Goal Area I: Exceptional Member Services

  • Strengthen curriculum, instruction, and supervisory leadership

  • Support the professional growth of curriculum and instructional leaders

  • Build leadership capacity for current and emerging curriculum and instructional roles

Goal Area II. Organizational Strength and Stewardship

  • Optimize operations through effective and efficient use of resources

  • Ensure strong financial management and fiscal sustainability

  • Utilize commonly accepted platforms for clear, timely member communication

Goal Area III: Advocacy with Purpose and Influence

  • Articulate curriculum and instructional leaders' priorities to key stakeholders

  • Leverage strategic relationships with policymakers and education partners

  • Align partner advocacy efforts around shared education priorities

Goal Area 1: Exceptional Member Services

Goals:

Strengthen curriculum, instruction, and supervisory leadership

Support the professional growth of curriculum and instructional leaders.

Build leadership capacity for current and emerging  curriculum and instructional roles.

Implementation Strategies and Mediums:

  • Elevate professional learning through our Fall and Winter Conferences as premier statewide leadership experiences.

    • Keynote speakers and featured experts

    • Breakout sessions highlighting district practices

    • State partner updates (GaDOE and other Education Agencies)

    • Networking and collaboration opportunities

    • Conference resources and materials for ongoing use

  • Deliver responsive professional learning to provide timely support, foster collaboration, and address emerging needs of instructional leaders.

    • New Curriculum Director Program

    • Monthly Curriculum Conversations Meetings (virtual collaboration forums)

    • Just-in-time learning sessions on emerging topics

    • Mentorship and support from veteran curriculum leaders

  • Strengthen regional leadership networks across all 16 GACIS districts to foster collaboration, shared learning, and localized leadership development.

    • District-level meetings and regional gatherings

    • Cross-district networking opportunities

    • Regional professional learning events

    • Professional learning grant to fund GACIS district initiatives

    • District director-led communications and updates

Goal Area 2: Organizational Strength & Stewardship

Goals:

Optimize operations through effective and efficient use of resources.

Ensure strong financial management and fiscal sustainability.

Utilize commonly accepted platforms for clear, timely member communication.

Implementation Strategies and Mediums:

  • Use time, talent, and resources to focus on priorities, improve efficiency, guide decisions, and maintain high-quality programs.

    • Data-informed program evaluation

    • Conference evaluations and feedback analysis

    • Strategic planning and priority-setting sessions

    • Board of Directors Meetings

  • Enhance strategic communication and member engagement to support members in their work.

    • Newsletters

    • District spotlights showcasing promising practices

    • Curated professional learning resources and tools

    • Announcements of conferences, events, and opportunities

    • Member recognition and leadership highlights

  • Strengthen organizational systems and governance to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

    • Annual budget planning and financial monitoring

    • Regular financial reports to the board and membership

    • External audit and internal reviews

Goal Area 3: Advocacy with Purpose & Influence

Goals:

Articulate curriculum and instructional leaders’ priorities to key stakeholders.

Leverage strategic relationships with policymakers and education partners.

Align partner advocacy efforts around shared education priorities.

Implementation Strategies and Mediums:

  • Advance policy monitoring and legislative communication to keep members informed and prepared to respond to emerging developments.

    • Legislative session updates distributed during the session

    • Issue briefs translating policy implications for district leaders

    • Action alerts highlighting time-sensitive developments

    • Summaries of key bills 

    • Opportunities for member feedback to inform advocacy positions

    • Presentations or briefings at conferences and meetings

  • Ensure representation in statewide education forums through active participation in key stakeholder convenings.

    • Participation in State Board of Education Meetings

    • Engagement in legislative session activities and hearings

    • Attendance at statewide education and policy convenings

    • Representation on advisory groups, committees, or task forces

    • Direct collaboration with policymakers, state agencies and education organizations

  • Cultivate strategic partnerships and aligned advocacy through collaboration with education and policy partners to advance shared priorities.

    • Joint meetings and collaborative planning with education and policy partners

    • Shared advocacy efforts on key legislative or policy issues

    • Cross-organizational communication and resource sharing

    • Participation in coalition or alliance workgroups

    • Coordinated outreach to state leaders and decision-makers

    • Ongoing relationship-building with aligned organizations