Sunrise School Division

April 30, 2009

An Appreciative Approach to School Planning

Shifts ownership from the front office to all classroomsEngages the school community in deep dialogue about what’s important Allows an essential focus on the learners who are most in needBuilds collaborative capacity

How?Discovery – What is the story of the school at its best & the common themes?Dream – What would we like to do and where would we like to go?Design – How do we get there? – modest plans – “go deeper, not wider”Destiny – How will we know when we’re there?

Mary Filleul, Learning & Development Consultantmfilleul@vsb.bc.ca

Denise Johnson, District Principal, Learning & Developmentdjohnson@vsb.bc.ca