The Board of Education has crafted specific goals and objectives to help guide the district forward.

Goal One: INSTRUCTION

We will build the Norwalk Public Schools into an exemplary district characterized by a cohesive and coordinated academic system with a set of clearly defined performance based outcomes for all students. Our work as a learning community will:

• emphasize mastery of knowledge, strategies and skills;
• develop in our students the habits of thinking, cooperation, and self-discipline;
• focus on results;
• ensure excellence and equity of opportunity;
• value diverstiy;
• instill respectfulness and responsibility

Goal Two: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

We will actively seek the input and involvement of staff, parents, students, and the community when making the educational decisions necessary to ensure every student's success.

Goal Three: COMMUNICATION

We shall effectively communicate to the public our plans, progress, and successes for the implementation of our goals.

Goal Four: FINANCE

We will develop annual operating and capital financial plans to implement the objectives necessary to achieve our goals and meet our contractual obligations in a manner that is fiscally responsible to our community.

Goal Five: LONG RANGE PLANNING

We will develop, communicate, and implement long range educational and facilities plans based on student needs, program needs, equity and excellence, and fiscal responsibility.