Strategic plan
2024-26 Plan
Equity and achievement for all students
SEI is committed to ensuring all Summit County students are prepared for success on their chosen paths. By increasing educational attainment, we aim to enhance personal and regional prosperity. As a Collective Impact backbone organization, we collaborate with community partners to drive equity, achievement and lasting systems change.
Our Vision: A future where every Summit County student is equipped for success in their academic and career journey.
Our Mission: To increase personal and regional prosperity through educational attainment.
Our Values:
- Student-Centered: Supporting all students with aligned resources.
- Collaborative: Engaging partners to achieve shared goals.
- Evidence-Based: Using data and research to inform actions.
- Inclusive: Honoring diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Trustworthy: Keeping promises and commitments.
Strategic Goals (2024–2026)
- Empower Partners with Data: Provide data-driven insights to improve educational interventions and address inequities.
- Collaborate for Equity: Align efforts with community partners to achieve equitable educational outcomes for Summit County youth.
- Advocate for Cradle-to-Career Education: Lead conversations and policy advocacy to improve educational outcomes for students, families, and the economy.
- Strengthen SEI: Ensure financial sustainability, build staff capacity, and strategically communicate SEI’s impact to stakeholders.
Key Highlights
- Focus on equity and addressing systemic barriers for marginalized communities.
- Prioritize data collection, analysis, and sharing to identify trends and gaps in educational attainment.
- Collaborate with schools, organizations, and community networks to align efforts and improve outcomes.
- Advocate for policies that support cradle-to-career education and amplify student and family voices.
- Develop a strategic fundraising plan and maintain robust internal practices to ensure long-term sustainability.
Our strategic plan is a roadmap to create sustainable, impactful change in Summit County’s educational landscape. By working together with stakeholders, we seek to empower students, families and communities to achieve their full potential.