Strategic Planning
A VISION EXTENDED: PREPARING TOMORROW’S GLOBAL LEADERS TODAY
Dear Valley Stream 30 Community,
We are proud to stand together as one community, united by the shared vision of educating, inspiring, and celebrating our students to reach their full potential as Global Leaders of Tomorrow. Over the past several years, your resilience, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to our students have been the foundation of our district’s success, even during the most challenging times. Under the leadership of our Superintendent, Dr. Garcia-France we are excited to announce a two-year extension of our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. This extension, approved by the Board of Education during the 2023-2024 school year, recognizes the unique challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensures we have the time and resources to fully realize the goals of the plan.
Our work continues to be guided by the P-12 Partnership for 21st Century Learning Framework (2002), which has shaped our district since 2010 under the visionary leadership of former Superintendent Dr. Kanas. This framework reflects our commitment to forward-thinking education, equipping our students with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Aligned with this framework, our Portrait of a Global Leader of Tomorrow serves as a beacon of excellence, outlining the essential attributes students will develop throughout their educational journey.
The Strategic Planning Development Team (SPDT), in collaboration with the Center for Educational Innovation, created the original 2020-2025 plan with the voices of our community at its core. Through surveys and discussions with stakeholders, the plan was shaped to focus on three critical areas:
- Curriculum: Equipping students for the future with global citizenship and cybersecurity
- Communication: Elevating student voices, advocacy, and engagement to foster confidence and
- Capital: Enhancing our district’s ability to sustain innovative programs and meet students' evolving
As we extend this plan, we reaffirm our district’s commitment to determination, innovation, and excellence in education. We thank our community for their crucial role in shaping this vision and encourage everyone to revisit the plan by reviewing the link provided: https://www.valleystream30.com/our_district/strategic_planning. Together, we will continue to build a brighter future for every student, celebrating their strengths and supporting them in achieving their dreams.
With Gratitude,
Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education
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C. Sandra Ulasi
President
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James Lavery
Vice President*
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Kenneth Cummings
Trustee*
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Kelly Ureña
Trustee*
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Ingrid Wyllie Dacon
Trustee
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VALLEY STREAM DISTRICT 30 | thefriendlyschools
2020-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN
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CORE SUBJECTS & 21ST CENTURY THEMES| Students receive a strong foundation in core subjects—English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies aligned to New York State Learning Standards—while developing essential life civic readiness skills by integrating 21st-century themes such as Global Awareness, Financial Literacy, Civic Responsibility, Health, and Environmental Literacy, preparing them for future success.
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LIFE & CAREER SKILLS| Students receive instruction that builds essential career readiness skills—such as flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social skills—empowering them to successfully navigate life and its challenges.
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LEARNING & INNOVATION SKILLS| Students receive instruction that fosters growth in critical thinking and problem-solving, creativity and innovation, communication, and collaboration.
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INFORMATION, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS | Students utilize technology-driven learning to develop critical skills, including Information Literacy, Media Literacy, and Information Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy to collaborate and make individual contributions in meaningful ways.
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Enhance COMMUNICATION among all members of the Valley Stream #30 community.
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CAPITAL| Enhance student learning opportunities through planning which includes prudent facilities and fiscal management.
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To learn more about the 2020-2027 Strategic Plan: Click here
Strategic Plan 2020-2027