EXCELLENCE & EQUITY

Over the past several years, PEF has engaged with our stakeholders to develop a new mission statement, vision statement, and 6 strategic priorities based on the needs of our students and how PEF is uniquely positioned to work alongside PUSD to address these needs.

We are excited to introduce our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.

EQUITY IN EDUCATION

Equity in education means that no matter a student’s background, language, race, economic profile, gender, learning capability, disability or family history, each student has the opportunity to get the support and resources they need to achieve their educational goals.

MISSION

Working to achieve excellence
and equity in all PUSD schools


VISION

 

All PUSD will thrive in district schools that are models of excellence for high-quality teaching and learning with equitable resources and opportunities 

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PRIORITIES

Support the district to create an environment that attracts and retains high-quality teachers and leaders particularly teachers and leaders of color

Promote social and emotional wellness by focusing on school climate and community

Support the district in meeting one or more academic benchmarks3. Support the district in meeting one or more academic benchmarks

Elevate programs that provide equitable opportunities in arts, athletics, after school, accelerated, and expanded learning

Optimize technology for high-quality teaching and learning

Respond to changing circumstances, needs, and opportunities

Core Values

Collaboration | Integrity | Equity | Dedication | Resourcefulness | Impact

FOCUS AREAS

To guide our actions, benchmarks, and fundraising we have developed four focus areas for each strategic priority.
These are the pillars on which our strategic plan is built:
Strategic Alignment, Community Building, Programs & Projects, and Voice & Agency.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

Aligning with district stakeholders, internal and external, so that we are focused and committed to achieving a shared vision.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Fostering connections and creating infrastructures that build trust, engagement, and amplify our mission.

PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

Developing, aligning, executing, and expanding programs and projects connected to strategic priorities.

VOICE & AGENCY

Elevating the voices of our school community and giving students voice, responsibility, and ownership of their learning.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

What do we want to do and how do we want to do it.

ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS AND LEADERS

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Develop opportunities, resources, and
connections to create teacher pipelines

Educate and engage community to decrease
perception gap of PUSD schools 

Recognize, showcase, and celebrate
PUSD’s diverse workforce

Increase support  for current and prospective
teachers and leaders

Amplify teacher voices

Support the district to create an environment that attracts and retains high-quality teachers and leaders particularly teachers and leaders of color

Strategic Alignment
Community Building
Programs & Projects
Voice & Agency

PROMOTE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Promote social and emotional wellness by focusing on school climate and community

Strategic Alignment
Community Building
Programs & Projects
Voice & Agency

Support Community School practices at every school

Support and deepen cross-communication with partners,students, parents, and staff

Support evidence-based programs that champion
the whole child

Elevate student voices

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MEET SPECIFIC ACADEMIC BENCHMARKS

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Create and execute a framework for working with PUSD to better support academics with goals and benchmarks

Establish and enhance meaningful relationships to address common challenges and leverage resources collaboratively

Adopt an annual improvement project with PUSD

Convene and connect stakeholders

Support the district in meeting one or more academic benchmarks

Strategic Alignment
Community Building
Programs & Projects
Voice & Agency

ADDRESS GAPS & EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES

Support the district to create and elevate programs that provide equitable opportunities in arts, athletics, after school, accelerated, and expanded learning

Strategic Alignment
Community Building
Programs & Projects
Voice & Agency

Coordinate with PUSD leadership to support and augment their efforts by developing an inventory of resources and regularly assessing gaps

Cultivate new and existing relationships to develop and
sustain innovative and equitable programs

Incubate small pilot projects at schools then
help scale up the effective ones

Partner with families, parent groups, and community to assess needs, develop programs, and ensure equity

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OPTIMIZE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

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Collaboratively assess resource needs and utilization with PUSD focusing on gaps in opportunity,
access, and equity

Increase student opportunities and connections within
our tech community

Provide technology and data training opportunities so all teachers know how to use data and technology to improve student outcomes

Build a network of community partners who are working on the “next big thing” to inform on a practical and visionary level

Optimize technology for high-quality teaching and learning

Strategic Alignment
Community Building
Programs & Projects
Voice & Agency

RESPOND TO CHANGE

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Be responsive to changing circumstances, needs, and opportunities

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WHY?

As the past few years of adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic have proven, effective strategy and implementation mean finding a balance between maintaining a consistent strategic focus and adapting to changing circumstances.

The Pasadena Educational Foundation was established in 1971 in response to change. The court-ordered desegregation of the Pasadena Unified School District, mandatory busing, and the flight of families opposed to school integration created a need for an independent organization to support the community’s public schools.

The last five decades has seen an evolving set of challenges, organizational growth, and successes. PEF has continued to adapt and respond to the changing needs, circumstances, and opportunities in our schools and community, whether by raising money, recruiting volunteers, or by expanding student opportunities through incubating and managing new projects.

By remaining nimble, PEF will continue to be able to respond to immediate and unforseen needs, changing circumstances,and new opportunties in our district.

Join Our Community

There are many meaningful ways for members of our community to join with PEF and support our schools.

GIVE: Donate, honor a teacher, or memorialize another with a gift.

VOLUNTEER: Help support PEF initiatives, community meetings, and activities.

SPONSOR: Support an event, a program, or grants to teachers.

PARTNER: Partners collaborate with PEF to provide expertise, funding, resources, and people power to help make programs and activities happen.

Want to know more? We would love to connect with you.

Reach out to us at
pef@pasedfoundation.org or call 626.396.3625