What strategies i use to involve stakeholders in planning of SIP

What strategies i use to involve stakeholders in planning of SIP

by Isatou MI Jallow -
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As school improvement plan is a tool  for guiding development and decision making ,I  will communicate to all stakeholders and  sermon a meeting  in other to identify important needs, the  gaps and the way forward for the development of the  school.                      The challenges i face in the preparation is lack of awareness  and understanding because parents dont know the important of SIP and  difficulty in getting parents ,student involvement in planning. Accessing funds  resources for SIP priorities is also a  challenge.

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by Jainaba Sonko -
The school managers put together a plan to address the developmental needs of the school, in order to improve outcomes for pupils.
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by Marie A .Gomez -
You made some really important points about involving stakeholders in the School Improvement Plan. I agree that communicating with everyone and bringing them together to identify needs and gaps is a strong first step. When people understand the purpose of the SIP, they are more likely to support it and take part in the process.

The challenges you mentioned are very common. Many parents truly don’t know why the SIP matters, so their lack of awareness affects participation. One thing that might help is breaking the information down into simple explanations or short meetings where the purpose of the SIP is clearly explained. Sometimes parents participate more when they see how the plan will directly benefit their children.

I also relate to the difficulty of getting students involved. Some students don’t feel confident sharing their ideas, while others think planning is only for adults. Creating small group discussions or using suggestion boxes can make it easier for them to contribute.

The issue of accessing funds and resources is also a real struggle. It often slows down the implementation of good ideas. Working with community members or local organizations might help open new opportunities for support.
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by Michelle Famo Mendy -
Well said that is always the problem the lack of awareness and understanding of how sips are prepared and its importance .
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by Haddy senghore -
Isatou the step you take in calling all the stakeholders to a meeting is very important as this will help you to make them understand the importance of SIPS and its benefits to words the development of the school.
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by Fakebba Kolley -
The strategies are awesome, a d could lead to effective participation and achievement of desired outcomes.