BEST STRATEGIES ARE:

4 Marketing - to communicate the strategic plan and market the Bermuda public education system;

classroom instruction - to implement a comprehensive staff development programme to improve classroom environment and instruction, focussing on raising expectations, teaching and learning standards and enhancing leadership skills;

student achievers - to provide a wide-range of programmes and opportunities for students at all levels to develop and have the critical skills and practices necessary to ensure continuous growth and development;

high achievers - gifted students will be identified and their talents and skills stimulated through programmes and community partnerships to challenge them and meet their needs;

system unity - to engender a sense of pride and cohesiveness in the Bermuda public school system;

partnerships - to establish and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships both locally and internationally;

accountability - all teachers, principals, students and parents adhere to a standard-based accountability system.