Galveston ISD’s mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower EACH student for a life of Excellence. The Office of Strategy and Innovation's support and plan includes five components, which are :

1. Strategic Planning
2. System of Great Schools & 1882 Charter Development (including  MECC- Moody Early Childhood Center) 
3. Accountability School Performance Framework
4. Emerging Technologies - GISD 1:1 Initiative
5. (Lead, Inform & Analyze) -Lead small and large-scale evaluation of direct initiatives and programs. Provide information for the Board and top administrators for decision-making purposes as needed. Analyze major assessments and educational indicators.