Parent Update from the Executive Director
March 2018
Dear CTC Parents,
I am excited to inform you that we achieved our goal of having our Strategic Plan completed and approved by the Board of Directors this month! A summary of the plan is attached
here
. As to the culture we want to achieve, we now have a set of values statements for how our organization should operate. There are four values; here are a few highlights of content from each of them:
- A Team Model - We believe that each Board member and each employee must … utilize a team approach when working with others.
- Client and Student Centered Approach - The students we serve must be at the center and focus of all we do and are our primary client … When making a decision we should always ask, “How will this affect our students/clients?”
- A Continuous Improvement Process - entails a constant review and enhancement of the work environment and student/client services … we will be creative innovators and pioneers in the field, as well as groundbreakers in finding evermore effective ways to serve our students and their families.
- Effective and Meaningful Communication - Everyone is responsible for making the organization a “safe space” where Board members, employees at every level, as well as the families we serve, are comfortable communicating their ideas and opinions.
As to what we want to accomplish, we have set very specific goals and objectives. There are five goals and numerous objectives (once again I will highlight some of them below):
Goal 1 - Programs:
Provide innovative, supportive and impactful programs and services.
Objectives include - Expanding program evaluation … to have in place a program/service mix that is well designed, well-implemented and continuously improving …[and] determining organizationally feasible programs for current students, graduating students and community young adults … (This includes deciding on whether or not we will develop post 21 programs, after-school programs, summer camp and much more. Whatever we decide to do should be in place by the end of the three-year period, if not sooner.)
Goal 2 - Administrative Capacity/Staffing: Ensure an infrastructure that supports and sustains growth and expansion in mission and impact.
Objectives include - Having the right staff and expertise in all areas of the organization for current and future high quality programs …[and] having objective accountability systems in place that foster a culture of creativity …
Goal 3 - Partnerships/Marketing:
Advance CTC’s position as a leader, community partner and recognized expert in serving children with special needs and supporting their families.
Objectives include - Maximizing student census at both campuses by positioning CTC as a highly credible expert in the field… [and] developing CTC as a go-to resource of innovative programs and thought leadership …
Goal 4 - Finance:
Strengthen the financial oversight and financial sustainability of CTC Academy.
Objective include - Improving financial management and reporting …having a strengthened, protected and preserved unrestricted funding base …
Goal 5 - Governance:
Ensure a governance structure that provides effective oversight, courageous and adaptive leadership, financial sustainability and positive public standing.
Objective include - Ensuring the Board has the appropriate talent, skills and engagement it need to effectively govern …[That] all Board members are functioning as ambassadors and resource developers … [and that] the strategic plan plays a central role in Board planning, agendas...
In conclusion, we have quite a lot of work ahead of us! However, I know we are up to it, because I have complete confidence in our amazing staff and Board to get it done. I also know that so many of you, our CTC families already support CTC in so many ways. Your help will also be critical in our ability to achieve all the vitally important goals of this strategic plan. Onward!
As always, you can contact me anytime by phone at 201-797-7440 ext. 3258 or by email at
kberger@ctcacademy.org
.
Regards,
Ken Berger, Executive Director
