2. Scenario and Background
If your children attended a school in which most
students scored below the state average on
standardized tests…what would you do?
What if they were enrolled in a school with few
certified teachers, overcrowded classrooms with not
enough books and other supplies…what would you do?
3. Table of Contents
Dissatisfied parents are very proactive in getting
change by using…
Taking political actions
Meeting with teachers and school administrative
Attending board meetings
Working on committees and being visible and active in
the child’s school
4. Demographics
Families with enough money have other options
They can decide to send their children to expensive or
nonsectarian private schools
Their budget can absorb the costs of the decision even
as the parents continue paying taxes to support public
schools
The family will go to great measures even if it means
the child has to go far away to a private school.
5. Statement of the Problem
It is no secret most poor families attend urban public
under achieving school
Their academic achievements lacks far behind than
their counterparts in suburban public schools
Many of the children who reside in the inner city are
members of ethnic or minorities.
Often time minority groups (i.e., Black Alliance for
Educational Options) show concern by rallying and
bringing media attention to the lack of quality
education for minority children
6. Planning Committee/Leadership Team
Options should be encouraged by offering choice
programs
Government funds will continue to be used
Offer more magnet schools that offer specialized
curriculum across the district
Offer open enrollment/voluntarily transfer programs
7. Initial Meeting and Future Meetings
Offer families vouchers, providing more options
The vouchers would include also provide additional
subsidies
This would also include schools for special needs
children as well
Parents would be afforded the ability to “shop around”
for the best school that meet their child’s need
8. Mission/Vision/Belief Statements
Voucher programs would address concerns about
injustices in the American educational system
With adequate funded programs, all parents,
regardless of income would be able to provide the
child’s educational and interest needs
Vouchers can also help address the long standing
problem of segregation in American schools.
9. Leadership Style and Theories
Analysts state funding voucher programs would cause
havoc on the economy
Each parent or guardian would receive monetary
benefits
This open up the flood gates for voucher schemes
It is estimated this would cost taxpayers over $22
billion dollars per year.
10. Ethical, Financial and Legal Issues
Analysts state funding voucher programs would cause
havoc on the economy
Each parent or guardian would receive monetary
benefits
This open up the flood gates for voucher schemes
It is estimated this would cost taxpayers over $22
billion dollars per year.
11. Environmental Scan/SWOT
Analysts state funding voucher programs would cause
havoc on the economy
Each parent or guardian would receive monetary
benefits
This open up the flood gates for voucher schemes
It is estimated this would cost taxpayers over $22
billion dollars per year.
12. Literature Review
Analysts state funding voucher programs would cause
havoc on the economy
Each parent or guardian would receive monetary
benefits
This open up the flood gates for voucher schemes
It is estimated this would cost taxpayers over $22
billion dollars per year.
13. Goals
Short range (3-6 months)
- Increase marketing and outreach programs
Intermediate range (1-2 years)
- Improve working conditions and teacher support
by creating a positive environment
Long range (2 + years)
-Restructure and increase teachers salaries by
offering an attractive competitive incentive package
14. Strategic Communication to Share Plan
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
15. Action Teams
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
16. Action Plan 1
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
17. Action Plan 2
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
18. Action Plan 3
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
19. Outcomes/Results
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
20. Future Recommendations
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
21. References
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
22. Appendices
Although some think vouchers are a great idea there
have been concerns…
Religious, Tolerance and Democratic Ideals
Financial Consequences
Racial Isolation
School Accountability
Impact on Academic Achievements
23. Questions and Comments
Increase advertisements through local newspapers,
bulletin boards, online, colleges/universities, flyers