In Section 2: Program Design, you learned about the importance of creating a shared and powerful vision that can remain constant as you shape and develop your program over the next several years. A strong vision communicates to your participants, families, and community what you hope to accomplish with your afterschool and expanded learning program. Remember, when developing a vision, it is important to include families, youth representatives, volunteers, staff members, school faculty and administrators, and community organizations.
Directions: First, have individuals read the questions below and write down their initial thoughts. Next, meet as a group to identify the top priority answers to the questions and craft a vision statement out of them (a sample agenda is included on the following pages). After you have established your vision, be sure to post it prominently along with your organization's mission.