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Educational Service Unit #17
www.esu17.org

Purpose Statement
Why we exist //ESU #17 is committed to partnering with its schools by providing support and resources to enhance teaching and learning.// (May 1, 2007, affirmed May 18, 2012)

Mission Statement
How we will accomplish our Purpose //The mission of ESU #17 is to provide innovation, leadership and services for each member school district so they are successful in reaching their targeted educational goals.// (Board Policy Article 1, Section 1B, August 11, 2009)

Vision Statement
What we are aspiring to become //ESU #17 will transform current educational practices to revive a passion for learning by empowering students through innovative, individualized, and inquiry based learning.// (August 8, 2014)

Shared Values and Beliefs
In order to realize our Purpose, Mission, and Vision, we will > (January 3, 2014)
 * //promote, support, and improve student engagement and learning //
 * //promote, support, and improve educator effectiveness //
 * //promote and support a conducive learning environment //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">lead, promote, support, and sustain a culture of improvement //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">use resources (e.g., human, capital) efficiently and effectively //

** Agency Improvement Goal #2 ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Develop and initiate an evaluation process of programs and service to determine the impact on student and adult learning, cost-benefit analysis and the overall effectiveness of the agency. (5.1)
 * Agency Improvement Goal #1 ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Initiate a comprehensive evaluation process for all personnel, certificated and classified. (Indicator 2.6)
 * Agency Improvement Goal #3 **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Collect and analyze trend data that is synthesized and reported to determine the effectiveness of professional development opportunities, technology support, and those designated programs related to improving student engagement and learning. (5.2)