Norfolk Public Schools
About The Plan
To create a shared vision for our future, we tapped into the expertise of stakeholders from the community to the classroom. We heard from students, families, staff, and community members about what they desire to see for the future of Norfolk Public Schools.
What we heard reinforced that we have an unprecedented opportunity: to lay a new and stronger foundation; to create a system that meets each student’s needs and effectively supports teachers to strengthen our curricula and instructional practice; to continue to nurture a positive culture and climate; and to more intentionally engage families and the community into the organization of our schools.
The plan that follows outlines the steps we will take to continuously improve. We know that the path forward will be as challenging as it is necessary. We also know that together we can overcome challenges and accomplish the goals set forth before us.
Vision, Mission, Values
Norfolk Public Schools’ mission is to ensure that all students maximize their academic potential, develop skills for lifelong learning, and become successful contributors to a global society.
We believe Norfolk Public Schools is the cornerstone of a proudly diverse community with highly qualified teachers and staff dedicated to providing a variety of teaching and learning opportunities for all students.
Future Focus
The following goals will guide our future work and help us focus our time and attention on the most important and impactful levers for improvement.
MEASURES are the outcomes that will tell us whether we are on track to meet our goals from fall 2022, when the plan is initiated, until spring 2027 when implementation is complete. These measures may be updated over time. Each goal also has an accompanying set of OBJECTIVES, or approaches, and STRATEGIES, or more specific activities, that the division will undertake.
Student Excellence
Create authentic and culturally relevant learning experiences so that each student will be a creative, collaborative, civic-minded, critical thinker with effective communication skills.
Workforce
Attract, develop, and retain a highly effective workforce.
Resources
Ensure equitable allocation of human, fiscal, and material resources in support of equity and excellence for all.
Safety & Climate
Cultivate a safe, caring, and welcoming environment whereby the physical and social emotional needs of each student and member of the NPS workforce are valued.
Community
Establish, strengthen, and sustain community partnerships to support students' engagement, success, and opportunities.