Vision & Mission of the School of Education

Our Vision

To be a model of excellence for solving complex educational problems through innovative and participatory teaching, scholarship, and community engagement.

Our Mission

We transform students, schools, and communities through professional preparation, collaborative partnerships, and the translation of research into action.

We Value:

Innovative Teaching and Learning

Providing innovative and rigorous curricula through outstanding instruction and clinical supervision -

We will:

Cultivate transformative leaders
Model teaching excellence and innovation
Demonstrate content area expertise
Address local and global challenges in education through offering traditional and non-traditional learning experiences
Incorporate multiple perspectives in curricular materials

Influential Research

Engaging in rigorous, ongoing, and actionable research that impacts educational practice and policy-

We will:

Publish actionable research consistently
Showcase faculty research in School of Education communications
Develop school, community, and university research partnerships, locally and globally
Pursue high impact grant and contract opportunities
Disseminate research through conferences and outreach opportunities

Community Engagement

Fostering collaborative educational partnerships through research, professional development, and outreach services -

We will:

Collaborate with community partners to identify educational needs
Draw on research and practice to develop and implement innovative solutions
Empower the School of Education community to design and deliver responsive professional development
Provide an excellent facility and responsive support for our outreach efforts
Leverage School of Education expertise for William & Mary and larger community for discussing, challenging, and influencing educational policies and programs

Cultural Competence and Diversity

Preparing culturally responsive, ethical, reflective, and collaborative leaders to transform schools and communities-

We will:

Respect ourselves and others
Be open-minded, collaborative, and inclusive
Promote and model cultural competencies
Treat everyone with dignity
Strengthen and expand our diversity

Positive Climate

Supporting a safe, caring, and thriving community-

We will:

Demonstrate caring, open, and honest communication
Treat others with civility and respect
Foster faculty and staff enrichment and learning
Behave ethically
Confront bullying, harassment, and intimidating and threatening behaviors

Clear and Supportive Organizational Structures

Creating and maintaining administrative, organizational, and governance structures that support our vision, mission, and values-

We will:

Use our vision, mission, and values to set priorities
Challenge behavior inconsistent with our vision, mission, and values
Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan
Advocate vigorously for the School of Education
Engage in continuous improvement