Category Archives: Purpose and Vision Framework

Developing Vision and Mission Statements

This tool provides a general description of what a vision statement is, it’s importance, and recommendations for how to create a vision statement. Additionally, the tool provides a checklist for creating a vision statement, example statements, and a powerpoint summarizing the main points of the tool. Published by: Community Toolbox Developing Vision and Mission Statements […]

Identifying SLDS Users and Uses

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This 2011 brief provides guidance on the identification of end users and those users’ information needs. The document guides state staff to reflect on the purpose and intended outcomes of a data system, identify and prioritize the users it can and should serve, and then assess the system’s capacity to support the identified uses. Published […]