SPPS 2033

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is embarking on the critical work of developing its next Strategic Plan, a roadmap that will guide our priorities, investments and focus areas for years to come.

Community engagement opportunities will begin in February 2026, with multiple opportunities to get involved through the end of the school year. Your voice is essential to this process. For the latest information, visit SPPS.org/2033 or click the Strategic Plan 2026-33 link.

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SPPS Achieves

Saint Paul Public Schools' current strategic plan, SPPS Achieves, set goals for student achievement, guided decision-making, and focused the district's efforts on long-term outcomes from 2018-2026.

Long-term Student Outcomes

The SPPS Achieves Strategic Plan is shaped through six long-term student outcomes. These are key areas of achievement we want to improve in order to raise the performance of all students.

1. Decrease disparities in achievement based on race, ethnicity, culture and identity
2. Increase achievement of English Learners
3. Increase achievement of students receiving special education services
4. Improve kindergarten readiness
5. Increase academic growth in reading and math for all students
6. Prepare all graduates for college, career and life

Districtwide Priorities (Focus Areas)

Strategic focus areas are what we need to do as a district to bring about positive change in student achievement. The strategic focus areas include:

• Systemic Equity: Identify and address institutional and systemic inequities
• Positive School and District Culture: Create a shared sense of community to build trust and collaboration within and outside our schools
• College and Career Readiness: Increase opportunities for students to envision their future, explore careers and prepare for postsecondary education
• Program Evaluation and Resource Allocation: Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs and make informed adjustments and investments
• Effective and Culturally Relevant Instruction: Provide instruction in ways that are responsive to each student so they stay engaged and feel valued in the classroom
• Family and Community Engagement: Provide more opportunities for families and community members to have input in district decisions

Strategic Plan Initiatives

Strategic initiatives are significant projects that will help make a difference in student learning and achievement.

Systemic Equity	Positive School & District Culture	Effective & Culturally Responsive Instruction
Provide professional development to SPPS staff on equity practices Study how SPPS programs operate to uncover and address inequitable practices and procedures	Implement culturally responsive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) districtwide aligned with Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS)	Implement culturally responsive teaching districtwide Ensure all students have access to instruction in science, social studies, the arts, health and physical education Implement a districtwide middle school model

College & Career Readiness	Program Evaluation/ Resource Allocation	Family and Community Engagement
Strengthen college and career curriculum, instruction, pathways and personal learning planning	Implement a system for routinely assessing program effectiveness Allocate resources strategically through priority-based budgeting Align school facilities with well-rounded program	Implement authentic community engagement planning and strategies