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Our Vision, Mission, and Values

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The DPI Vision and Mission

Our Vision

Engaged learners creating a better Wisconsin together.

Our Mission

To advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin.
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DPI Core Values

Belonging
 

Belonging Defined

Being part of something bigger but also having the courage to stand alone. A sense of fitting in or feeling like you are an important member of the group; the feeling of security and support when there is acceptance and inclusion.

Connection to Strategic Planning
  • Intentional connection to internal and external groups.
  • Demonstrating trust through empathetic listening and responsive actions in Phase 2.
  • Inviting and acknowledging a variety of opinions or perspectives.
  • Recognizing the work of individuals throughout the process.
  • Upholding cultural self-awareness and equitable practices.

Love
 

Love Defined

Being warm, affectionate, and connected.

Connection to Strategic Planning
  • Consideration of experiences and perspectives during creation of the Strategic Planning Survey.
  • Genuine care and attention during listening sessions.
  • Respectful for all learners in Wisconsin.
  • Compassionate and empathetic listening during listening sessions.

Integrity
 

Integrity Defined

The quality of being honest, trustworthy, and incorruptible.

Connection to Strategic Planning
  • An honest and transparent strategic planning process.
  • A deep commitment to ethics, agency values, and responsibilities.

Humility
 

Humility Defined

Holding a modest view of one's own importance; recognizing and accepting the reality through open-mindedness to truth.

Connection to Strategic Planning
  • Honoring multiple perspectives throughout strategic planning.
  • Acknowledging shortcomings, systemic gaps, and mistakes.
  • Demonstrate humbleness while gathering feedback from internal and external groups.

Honor
 

Honor Defined

To regard or treat all colleagues with respect, admiration and dignity; to have a sense of individual value.

Connection to Strategic Planning
  • Rejection of passivity and understanding where and when action is needed.
  • Accepting the responsibilities of the state education agency in Wisconsin.
  • Deep sense of commitment to responsibilities and actions that must be taken to uphold responsibilities.