Vision 2015 is a 10-year strategic plan for Northern Kentucky.  The plan is a product of a year-long visioning process that sought input from nearly 2,000 people throughout the region.  The plan identified six strategic goals Northern Kentucky must meet in order to enjoy economic prosperity – education is a key component identified in the plan. 
Vision 2015 calls for Northern Kentucky to exceed national performance standards at every educational level. Our children must be prepared for every stage of the educational continuum from kindergarten to post-secondary education, graduate school and, ultimately, the work force. We want to see the number of college graduates in Northern Kentucky exceed the national average.
Vision 2015’s seven strategies for achieving educational excellence in Northern Kentucky:

• Provide high-quality, affordable early childhood programs for all children.
• Challenge students with a rigorous curriculum necessary for furthering their education and career goals, and for strengthening Northern Kentucky’s workforce.
• Develop a nationally recognized “culture of contribution” by promoting service learning and community engagement in schools.
• Exceed national standards for educator excellence in school systems that pay competitive salaries, reward performance and require accountability.
• Make post-secondary education and adult training accessible and affordable to all.
• Connect our children’s in-school and out-of-school development.
• Ensure all Northern Kentucky educational institutions have the financial resources and programs needed to reach these goals.

Vision 2015 is pleased to be working with community patterns to launch the Center for Educator Excellence which is a key component to “exceed national standards for educator excellence in school systems”. 

For more information or a copy of the Vision 2015 report, visit www.vision2015.org.