Have you ever stopped to think that all the trends and challenges the world will face in the coming years will impact your educational institution—and, therefore, your school administration as well? After all, education is the first—and perhaps the most important—preparation for the future.

And, as a lead-up to Bett Brasil 2024, in this article we’ll offer tips on how to create a well-formulated strategic plan for school management, with an eye not only to the present but also to the future.

So, here’s what we’ll do: Start by reading this, and then be sure to mark your calendar for the full talk that Paula Jorge, General Director of isaac, will give on this same topic on April 26 at 10 a.m. at the Bett Brasil 2024 Managers’ Forum.

Start by looking at the school market

A good school management plan starts by looking at the present, while already paying attention to what lies ahead. Understanding some details of the current state of private education in Brazil, for example, can provide useful indicators of emerging trends.

Did you know, for example, that more than 20% of Brazilian private schools already use student tablets as a teaching resource? And that nearly 45% already provide laptops to their students?

Having this type of information at your fingertips can be crucial when developing your school’s strategic plan, as this overview helps you anticipate what investments will be needed to ensure your school remains up to date and can stand out in the education market.

Remember that the school of the future is already being prepared today

When thinking about the challenges in education, a common misconception is to consider only what is happening within educational institutions and the field of education. But the reality is that the future will not recognize these barriers.

It is extremely important to pay attention to global trends in various other fields. A good example is the exponential growth that Artificial Intelligence has experienced over the past two years.

A tool this powerful and accessible is bound to become part of students’ daily lives and should not be ignored by your school. The key here is not to fight it, but rather to plan how to make it a distinguishing feature of your teaching and your institution, truly preparing your students for today and tomorrow.

Attend the educational events

How does attending educational events relate to your school management planning? Everything, if you want to be truly ready for the future.

Events like Bett Brasil are a great opportunity to exchange experiences; moreover, it is at these gatherings that the major trends in the market and around the world are discussed firsthand. Attending events like Bett—the largest education and technology event in Latin America—ensures that your planning will take into account what is happening today, without losing sight of the changes taking place around the world.

Consider strategic partnerships

With so many factors to consider, creating a solid and comprehensive plan can seem like a monumental task. This is already the case when planning “only” for the next school year. Imagine, then, when the goal is to prepare for the coming years as well.

In this case, the key is to follow the “divide and conquer” strategy. As a school administrator, you don’t have to go it alone, handling every aspect of your institution. Incorporating investments in strategic partners into your planning can help you take your institution to the next level.

In the financial area, for example, partners like Isaac can help take the pressure off your cash flow and make it easier to predict the funds you’ll have available. Seeking this kind of assistance brings the expertise of other specialists into your management, while you can focus on other areas.

Keep an eye on the data and news

Another way to develop a strategic school plan that is ready to face the challenges of the future is to always keep an eye on the latest data and news in the field—especially those that already take into account external events that may influence the direction of education.

The data in this article, for example, comes from the report“2024 Educational Trends: Indicators and Outlook for Education,”produced by isaac in partnership with Escola Exponenciais, which is available for free download.

Following organizations that provide this type of content—through e-books as well as articles on their websites and blogs—is an excellent way to keep one foot in the present and one eye on the future.

Conclusion

Remember: tomorrow’s society and job market will be shaped by today’s students; therefore, it will be essential to stay attuned to trends outside the education sector and take them into account when planning the management of your institution.

Therefore, attending education-related meetings, staying up to date on market trends, and paying attention to what is happening in the world—beyond the field of education—are key to creating a strategic school plan that is ready for the future.

Also, don’t forget that on April 26 at 10 a.m., Paula Jorge, general director of ISAAC, and Wallace Morato, Chief Financial and Executive Officer of Beit Yaacov School, will discuss this topic further in the presentation “Strategic Planning in School Management: Preparing for Future Challenges” at Bett Brasil 2024.

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