Research & strategy


department description

The Office of Research & Strategy encompasses system-wide efforts across schools to attain the objectives of the multi-year CPS District Plan and improve alignment, coherence, efficiency, and effective implementation of best practices. The Chief Strategy Officer provides senior leadership for these efforts, working collaboratively with district and school leaders to support planning, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts. They oversee district and annual planning, implementation and monitoring, research and evaluation, procedure development, and special projects and initiatives.

Strategic Goals

  • Coordinate implementation of District Plan initiatives and other planning.
  • Support successful implementation of high-leverage strategic projects, including through “delivery” oversight cycle.
  • Execute multi-year research & evaluation aligned with District Plan.

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