FINDING AGREEMENT THROUGH DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Design principles are value statements that describe the most important goals that Pittsburgh Public Schools should deliver for students, staff, and families. Design principles are used to frame design decisions. It is important that the Pittsburgh community share the same values regarding what all students should experience in their public schools. These value statements will help the entire community frame what matters. Design principles have the power to guide decision-making and inform tough decisions we must make as a community related to the strategic allocation of our resources to ensure equity, excellence and efficiency.

Framing Potential Decisions Based on Best Practices:

The Superintendent’s Leadership Team engaged in multiple retreats with an independent consultant to deepen understanding of the three E’s and apply this understanding to Pittsburgh Public Schools After engaging in learning about design principles as a tool to support the creation of value statements to address equity, excellence, and efficiency, the team drafted design principles in four categories:

Academics;

Programs and Services

People and Staff; and Structural and Financial.

Pittsburgh Public Schools seeks input from the entire community on the draft design principles to move the District and city forward with a keen eye on student outcomes and experiences Visit www pghschools org/designprinciples to take a survey or find details for upcoming virtual and inperson meetings.

For more information on the Superintendent's Priority Goals, please visit www.pghschools.org/suptgoals