2025-2026 Strategic Plan

Stella Maris Special Education & Life Skills Learning Center

Focus: Rebuilding Trust, Staff Morale, and Student-Centered Excellence

Goal

Action Steps

Responsible

Timeline

Success Measures

Restore Trust & Rebuild Reputation

Implement Crisis Response & Healing Plan (counseling, healing circles, reform updates)

Principal, School Counselor, Therapists

Phase 1 (0–6 months)

Counseling uptake; family satisfaction feedback

Restore Trust & Rebuild Reputation

Establish Parent & Community Advisory Board

Principal, Parent Liaison

Phase 2 (6–18 months)

Active membership; recommendations implemented

Boost Staff Morale & Professional Growth

Start Staff Well-Being & Recognition Program (team-building, Educator of Month, workshops)

HR / Staff Committee

Phase 1 – Ongoing

Improved staff satisfaction; reduced turnover

Ensure Student Safety & Well-Being

Implement Child Safeguarding Policy (staff training, reporting channels)

Child Protection Officer

Phase 1 (0–6 months)

100% staff certified; policy compliance

Improve Student-Centered Programming

Review & Strengthen Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Special Ed Coordinators

Phase 1 – Ongoing

100% updated IEPs within 12 months

Improve Student-Centered Programming

Introduce Vocational & Life Skills Training (cooking, carpentry, ICT, independent living)

Vocational Trainer, NGO Partners

Phase 2–3 (6–36 months)

% of older students completing training

Note: This visual plan summarizes Stella Maris’ phased approach to growth and inclusion for 2025 – 2028.