Mission - Defined as the desired end result of the organization

"Create new opportunities for students in the Mountain Institute District by coordinating resources that will lead to positive growth and change through quality Career and Technical Education."

Vision - Defined as the purpose of the organization

"Opening the door to our future by providing students with knowledge and skills to succeed in the 21st Century."

Values

• Student success is our #1 Priority.
• We are committed to achieving common goals.
• Quality programs will be developed and/or enhanced to increase effectiveness now and for the future.
• Effective communication begins with clarification of respective roles and responsibilities throughout the partnership.
• Governing Board engagement is critical to community involvement.
• Respect is paramount in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
• The equitable sharing of resources through our region is essential for success.
• Geographic challenges will lead to creative solutions that improve instructional delivery and outcomes - No student shall be denied educational opportunity due to transportation.
• We support and encourage the application of technology in instructional delivery.

Goals

Raise the Level of Student Achievement

              To teach to High Quality instructional  standards.

              To increase program quality and quantity.

              To provide effective counseling and guidance for students and parents in their decision-       making process regarding their education.

              To effectively utilize academic measurement tools to assist with required reporting.

 To advocate for perceptual change toward CTE/JTED.  Create an understanding and appreciation for the value of Career Education as integral to comprehensive education programming.   

              To develop and implement effective Community Outreach strategies.

              To develop and implement effective Student and Parent Outreach Strategies.

              To develop and implement effective Local District Outreach measures

 Plan for and provide progressive, competent, comprehensive Career and Technical Education

               Utilize existing technologies to support/enhance programs.

               Monitor Grand Canyon Diploma program development

               MI Administration to draft long-term resource/facilities plan

               Create procedures for support of CTSO programs and student service leadership           

Develop Mountain Institute Board as a Professional Learning Community

             MI Administration will develop Procedures/Activities to enagle Governing Board involvement with Student completion/Graduation

             MI Administration will report to Board regarding Quality and Quantity of Program growth at least twice during academic year.

              MI Governing Board/Administration to work together to develop higher Board profiles in community

              To create opportunities for Governing Board development that enhances individual growth and group effectiveness