Mission, Vision & Strategic Plan
About Us
District Overview
Laramie County School District 1 covers 1,592 square miles in southeast Wyoming and includes three rural elementary schools, 27 urban elementary schools, one charter elementary school, one charter secondary school, three junior high schools, three high schools, one alternative high school. Approximately 2,300 staff members serve more than 13,000 students—working each and every day to ensure they receive a high-quality education in a safe and orderly environment inspiring them to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.
Instructional Contact Hours, School Nutrition, Bus Transportation, Finance, Geographic Size, and Facilities Information.
This information can be found in our Annual Report Card to the Community publication from our Community Relations Department.
Mission, Vision, Values
The mission of Laramie County School District 1, in cooperation with students, parents, staff and the community, is to guarantee a high-quality education in a safe and orderly environment for all students, inspiring them to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.
Laramie County School District 1 is the premier district “of learners for learners” in the Rocky Mountain Region where every student is successfully learning.
We are a district of learners for learners.
High Expectations
- We will ensure all students meet or exceed essential skill proficiency.
- We will measure success based on student learning.
- We will measure continuous learning for all staff and students.
Shared Responsibility
- We will share responsibility for each student’s learning with all stakeholders including students, parents, staff and community.
Maximizing Learning Opportunities
- We will maximize learning by making data-driven decisions to guide the implementation of scientifically researched best practice, and to guide multiple learning opportunities.
Human Connection
- We will model what we expect from others.
- We will treat all stakeholders with mutual respect and dignity.
- We will develop positive relationships with every student, parent and stakeholder.
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The mission of Laramie County School District 1, in cooperation with students, parents, staff and the community, is to guarantee a high-quality education in a safe and orderly environment for all students, inspiring them to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.
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Laramie County School District 1 is the premier district “of learners for learners” in the Rocky Mountain Region where every student is successfully learning.
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We are a district of learners for learners.
High Expectations
- We will ensure all students meet or exceed essential skill proficiency.
- We will measure success based on student learning.
- We will measure continuous learning for all staff and students.
Shared Responsibility
- We will share responsibility for each student’s learning with all stakeholders including students, parents, staff and community.
Maximizing Learning Opportunities
- We will maximize learning by making data-driven decisions to guide the implementation of scientifically researched best practice, and to guide multiple learning opportunities.
Human Connection
- We will model what we expect from others.
- We will treat all stakeholders with mutual respect and dignity.
- We will develop positive relationships with every student, parent and stakeholder.
Strategic Plan
Student Readiness
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Implement a detailed vision of high quality and engaging instruction. (1–3 years)
Initiatives
| 1-SR-1: Implement engaging and innovative instructional practices |
| 1-SR-2: Purposefully integrate technology to support instructional practices | -
Ensure every student has access and opportunity to meet or exceed their growth expectations in reading and math. (2–4 years)
Initiatives
2-SR-1: Develop and implement a system for ensuring the reading and math guaranteed and viable curriculum is high-quality, intentionally developed, and implemented with fidelity.
2-SR-2: Develop and implement a comprehensive system for measuring student growth in reading and math.
2-SR-3: Develop and implement systems of intervention and enrichment in reading and math through MTSS. -
Stakeholders will understand and participate in comprehensive and seamless transition experiences. (1–3 years)
Initiatives
3-SR-1: Create comprehensive processes, experiences, and supports at all transition periods PreK-12 -
Align curriculum and opportunities Pre-K–12 to build capacity to collaborate with every student and parent on aligning goals for post-secondary readiness. (3–5 years)
Initiatives
| 4-SR-1: Enhance capacity for participation in electives and extracurricular opportunities |
| 4-SR-2: Develop clear pathways to post-secondary readiness for all students |
Community Engagement
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Establish innovative, student-centered community partnerships that extend beyond education to promote all areas of student readiness. (1–3 years)
Initiatives
| 5-CE-1: Create innovative opportunities for stakeholder engagement |
| 5-CE-2: Build new structures and opportunities that allow business, industry and community partners to collaborate with LCSD1 with a goal of attracting and developing new and existing partnerships | -
Engage all stakeholders in the developmental progression of students through clearly defined milestones and appropriate support. (1–3 years)
Initiatives
6-CE-1: Under the MTSS model, establish clear and consistent parent and community communication strategies regarding student progress (refer to 2-SR & 8-HE) -
Create a team-based environment with all stakeholders to build a vibrant educational culture. (1–3 years)
Initiatives
| 7-CE-1: Enhance internal communication framework to foster trust and transparency among all employees |
| 7-CE-2: Create a transparent and open communication framework for all external community stakeholders |
Healthy Environment
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Provide multi-tiered systems of support that foster the intellectual, physical, mental and social-emotional growth of each student. (1–3 years)
Initiatives
| 8-HE-1: Strengthen student wellness with a focus on school-based physical and mental health services |
| 8-HE-2: Implement Multi-Tiered System of Support to Include Evidence-Based Strategies at Building Level (refer to 2-SR) | -
Provide an environment that fosters the intellectual, physical, mental and social-emotional growth of all staff. (2–4 years)
Initiatives
| 9-HE-1: Promote professional growth by implementing a competency-based professional learning and evaluation system inclusive of all employees |
| 9-HE-2: Develop integrated approaches to promote the well-being of each district employee |
| 9-HE-3: Recruit, retain and advance high-quality employees | -
Provide exceptional facilities and systemwide operations for all stakeholders. (3–5 years)
Initiatives
| 10-HE-1: Establish a welcoming culture focused on customer service for all stakeholders |
| 10-HE-2: Use facilities to increase educational opportunities as well as to support the mental health and well-being of all students and employees |
| 10-HE-3: Provide safe and orderly schools |
| 10-HE-4: Leverage resources to systematically improve and enhance organizational operations |
Strategic Plans Archive
Strategic Plan Evolution
Laramie County School District 1 worked with stakeholders to pinpoint areas of focus for the strategic plan. As a district, we understand the importance of input from our community, staff and students as we continually improve the education of our children.