Strategic planning is a way of thinking; an attitude. It allows for the development of directions and priorities. It is a process that enables strategic assessment through:

• environmental scanning
• visioning future options
• assessing policies and programs

Strategic planning is a means of managing and coordinating an initiative - in this case, family literacy.

DEFINITIONS - STRATEGIC PLANNING

Vision

A picture of how the world will be when the big changes have happened.

Goal

A broad statement of the unique purpose for which the group exists and the specific function it performs.

Values

A statement of fundamental convictions and beliefs.

Objectives

More specific statements of desired change (Success markers for the objectives set the measures by which to monitor change.)

Operational Plan

Specific activities and implementation plans to work towards objectives (Success markers can also be set for activities and used to monitor them.)

Success Markers

Statements that say what success will look like in what time frame in order to monitor success.

RECOMMENDATION

The Ad Hoc Family Literacy Committee recommends the creation of a provincial family literacy advisory committee to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a comprehensive and realistic strategic plan for family literacy in PEI. This committee will be responsible to the Adult Literacy/Education Implementation Committee on matters of family literacy.¹