The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) began an intensive examination of the U.S. Virgin Islands' education future and VIDE's role relative to the two school districts and communities in shaping that future. The Commissioner, Dr. Sharon Ann McCollum, and selected leaders representing VIDE, both districts, and several schools met for three days each month beginning in January 2016 to formulate a strategic direction. The VIDE strategic direction--including a vision statement, mission, values, goals, strategies, and milestones--is the foundation for the agency's bold move into performance management as a way to improve the quality and responsiveness of education for all children and youth throughout the territory. This report presents an overview of the VIDE's performance management system and VIDE's role in the future of education in the U.S. Virgin Island's.