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SURVEY
METHODS OF
CHARETTES
ROUND
TABLES
REGIONAL
DATA WALKS
ENGAGEMENT
A multi-pronged approach was developed to structure engagement
LISTENING
SESSIONS
for the strategic planning process to ensure flexible, responsive and
iterative communication with stakeholders. A combination of virtual
and in-person engagement methods were implemented to ensure
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
COMMUNITY
CONVERSATIONS
engagement of stakeholders across Maryland’s diverse landscape.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
ENGAGEMENT METHODS
EXPLAINED
SURVEYS
Community conversations were developed as a mechanism
for the State Superintendent to be able to engage specific
communities outside of the data collection process for the
Strategic Plan. Similar to roundtables, these events engage
a small group of stakeholders in a discussion.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The purpose of the survey was to allow as many people as
possible, in every community and every stakeholder group,
to provide feedback on the state of public education in
Maryland and the top priorities for improvement.
Events included presenting the strategic planning
process to community organizations, advisory councils,
school district and family events, and other stakeholder
meetings (festivals, fairs, conferences, etc.).
ROUNDTABLES
REGIONAL DATA WALKS
The purpose of the roundtables was to engage in
dialogue with a specific stakeholder group or with a
range of stakeholders on a specific topic through a
small group discussion format.
These presentations provided an opportunity for local
education leaders to learn about the strategic planning
process, discuss and analyze regional data trends, and
provide feedback on what they deemed necessary in
order to implement the priorities and enablers.
LISTENING SESSIONS
CHARETTES
Listening sessions provided a space for community
partners to share input on the Strategic Plan.
Listening sessions were hosted by external groups
with technical assistance provided by Maryland State
Department of Education staff.
Charettes provided a forum for diverse stakeholders to
engage in creative discussion and provide immediate
feedback on the flagship programs, initiatives,
strategies that will support the realization of the
Strategic Plan priorities, enablers, and goals.
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