ELP Strategic Plan | Expanded Learning Programs at CEISMC

Mission:

The Expanded Learning Programs team is a K-12 STEAM Out-of-School Learning (OSL) thought leader who focuses on bringing high-quality research and practice that are impactful for students, families, and OSL practitioners through innovative partnership, collaboration, and programming.

Vision:

To lead innovation in STEAM OSL research and practice.

We are pleased to share the Expanded Learning Programs Strategic Plan, which reflects our shared vision for the next three years; January 2026 through December 2028. This plan is thoughtfully aligned with Georgia Tech’s Strategic Plan, the College of Lifetime Learning’s Strategy 2035, and CEISMC’s mission, vision, and goals.

Guided by this alignment, our strategic priorities center on four interconnected goals that advance our vision to lead innovation in STEAM out-of-school learning (OSL) research and practice:

Goal One: Empowering People, Elevating Teams
Strengthen individual capacity and enhance team effectiveness by providing the tools, support, and professional development opportunities needed for people to perform at their highest potential.

Goal Two: Partners in Learning, Leaders in Practice
Cultivate and deepen partnerships that translate knowledge into action, positioning our learning organization as a model for effective, research-based practices in STEAM OSL.

Goal Three: Pathways to Possibility

Create clear pathways that expand access, remove barriers, and empower individuals to pursue innovative and transformative outcomes.

Goal Four: Optimizing Processes for Greater Organizational Impact

Streamline and enhance key processes to improve efficiency, alignment, and decision-making, resulting in stronger organizational performance and measurable impact.