ALIGNMENT

“STRIVE FOR FIVE” STRATEGIC GOALS

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1. High Student Achievement – Ensuring that all students graduate college and career ready

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2. Highly Effective Teaching – Developing and maintaining a highly effective workforce

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3. Safe & – Ensuring a school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning

N/A

4. Strong Community Partnerships – Strengthening connections with constituents and stakeholders

YES

5. Effective & Efficient Operations – Delivering high quality services to customers

CORE SERVICE

DESCRIPTION

1.       STRATEGIC PLANNING

SPGD collaborates with executive leadership to define the system’s strategic direction and determine the required resources to pursue its priorities. A significant aspect of this work is the development and update of the Bridge to Excellence Master Plan.

2.       GRANTS MANAGEMENT

SPGD provides grants management services to PGCPS departments to increase operational efficiency and accountability. Through grant monitoring and oversight, SPGD helps the system build capacity and ensures program compliance. This is accomplished through the following activities:

§  Post-award implementation orientation

§  Compliance workshops

§  Grants Management (includes  monitoring  and oversight,  on-site visits, phone/email communications, and desk review)

§  Required reporting (performance, time & effort,  and amendments)

3.       GRANT SEEKING

SPGD identifies sources and helps to secure funding to support the system’s priorities. This is accomplished through the following activities:

§  Soliciting Executive Cabinet Input

§  Developing proposals (system and school-based)

§  Conducting research on funding opportunities