Strategic Plan 2024-2026

Equity and Achievement for All Students

Our Vision and Mission

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, SEI collaborates 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.

What Guides Us

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

1

Empower Partners with Data

Provide data-driven insights to improve educational interventions and address inequities.

2

Collaborate for Equity

Align efforts with community partners to achieve equitable educational outcomes for Summit County youth.

3

Advocate for Cradle-to-Career Education

Lead conversations and policy advocacy to improve educational outcomes for students, families, and the economy.

4

Strengthen SEI

Ensure financial sustainability, build staff capacity, and strategically communicate SEI’s impact to stakeholders.

How We Get There

  • Focus on equity and addressing systemic 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.
  • Work together with stakeholders to empower students, families, and communities to achieve their full potential.

Supporting Documents

Policy Plan

Public Policy Engagement Plan

Policy Brief

Early Learning

Policy Brief

Postsecondary Readiness