District Overview

PURPOSEFUL. PERSONALIZED. PARTNERS.

Mission-Our Core Purpose:

In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.

Vision-What We Intend to Create:

Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.

Core Values-Drivers of Our Words and Actions:

• Collaboration: Working together to achieve more collectively.
• Empathy: Considering and respecting the perspective and needs of member districts, students, families, and staff.
• Innovation: Ongoing improvement of programs and services.
• Stewardship: Managing financial and human resources carefully and responsibly.
• Communication: Multi-dimensional, transparent conversation focused on sharing information and creating a positive learning and working environment.
• Integrity: Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs.
• Personalized: Building on the strengths and addressing the unique needs of individual students.
• Equity: Intentionally providing opportunities while removing barriers at all levels of the organization.
• Diversity: Appreciating and valuing everyone’s unique selves.

Our Purpose for Special Education Services:

In partnership with our member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high-caliber staff and services to meet the unique strengths, gifts, and needs of the students we serve.