PEDC

At a Glance

A concise overview of PEDC 2030: The Next Horizon and its six strategic priorities.

Year 1: BuildYear 2: ExpandYear 3: Sustain & Scale

Priorities and Objectives

#PriorityFocusObjectives
1Educator WorkforceAdvance policies, partnerships, and practices that recruit, prepare, retain, support, and advance a diverse and sustainable educator workforce, particularly educators of color, through workforce development, leadership cultivation, wellness, regional collaboration, and systems change.
  • Strengthen and Diversify Educator Pathways that Recruit, Prepare, Retain, and Advance Educators Across Pennsylvania
  • Increase Educator Well-Being, Belonging, Leadership Capacity, and Long-Term Success in the Profession
  • Establish and Strengthen PEDC's Professional Infrastructure to Advance Educator Workforce Diversity, Sustainability, and Systems Change
  • Leverage Research, Regional Hubs, and Collective Action to Expand Educator Workforce Development and Support Statewide
2Culturally Relevant & Sustaining EducationIncrease the number of educators, leaders, schools, districts, and institutions of higher education effectively implementing culturally relevant and sustaining education (CRSE) practices by building educator capacity, strengthening systems, developing practical tools and resources, and fostering statewide collaboration and collective action.
  • Expand Professional Learning and Strengthen Institutional Capacity to Implement, Sustain, and Scale Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education
  • Develop, Curate, and Disseminate CRSE Tools, Resources, Curricula, and Implementation Supports that Strengthen Educator Practice and Leadership
  • Increase the Number of Educators, Leaders, and Institutions Equipped to Lead and Advance Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education
3Policy, Advocacy & Systems ChangeAdvance policy, legislative, and systems changes that eliminate structural barriers, strengthen educator diversity across the educator workforce continuum—including attraction, recruitment, preparation, hiring, mentorship, support, and retention—and promote culturally relevant and sustaining educators, practices, and systems that create equitable opportunities for current and future educators and learners across Pennsylvania, especially educators of color.
  • Develop and Advance a Policy Agenda that Influences Educator Diversity, Workforce Development, and Educational Equity
  • Strengthen Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, and Collective Action
  • Develop Sustainable Policy and Advocacy Infrastructure and Leadership Capacity
4Influence, Reach & ImpactExpand PEDC's visibility, influence, thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and public engagement across Pennsylvania and beyond to strengthen collective action, amplify educator diversity and culturally relevant and sustaining education, and position PEDC as a trusted statewide leader with growing national relevance and global influence.
  • Strengthen Strategic Communications, Storytelling, and Public Engagement
  • Expand Thought Leadership, Influence, and Strategic Positioning
  • Strengthen Strategic Partnerships, Convenings, and Collective Action
5Fund Development & SustainabilityBuild the resources, relationships, and revenue needed to sustain and grow PEDC's vision, mission, presence, and impact.
  • Cultivate and Deepen Individual Donor Relationships and Engagement
  • Strengthen and Diversify Strategic Funding Partnerships and Investments
  • Develop Sustainable Earned Revenue through Mission-Aligned Learning and Service Opportunities
6Organizational Health & LeadershipStrengthen the well-being, leadership sustainability, and organizational effectiveness of PEDC's Executive Directors, Backbone Team, and Board of Directors by creating the conditions that support wellness, belonging, collaboration, professional development, and long-term organizational growth.
  • Embed Wellness, Healing-Centered Practices, and Culturally Affirming Approaches Throughout PEDC's Organizational Culture, Programs, Initiatives, and Partnerships
  • Strengthen Leadership Capacity, Resilience, and Long-Term Sustainability Through Professional Learning, Leadership Development, Wellness Supports, and Strategic Partnerships
  • Position PEDC as a Statewide and National Leader in Educator Wellness, Healing-Centered Leadership, Workforce Sustainability, and Organizational Health

Plan Summary

Plan Duration

July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2030

Three-year implementation horizon

Strategic Priorities

6

Each with objectives, actions, and measures

Leadership

Karen Parker Thompson & Donna-Marie Cole

Co-Executive Directors