SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
Focused Instruction (VL - D#1)
*Vision aligned with instructional need
*Engages all school personnel in instructional process
*Equipping classroom so teachers can use materials
*Coherent schedule with minimal interruptions
*Discipline policies
*Collaboration with team members focused on educational goals
Creating a PDP (VL - D#1)
An approach focused on teacher and student needs
Mentorship and peer coaching
Cluster leaders that develop and support principal and teacher networks
Department leader or grade level leader that goes back and teaches the other teachers
Using Examples, Data and Standards (VL - D#1)
To identify student needs:
*Align to standards
*Criteria clearly communicated
*Use portfolios
*Display quality student work
*Develop exemplars and non-examples
*Collaborative approach
Creating a Shared Vision (VL - D#1)
*A vivid description of what it aims to do and be
*Communicate what can be expected and timeline for when it is expected
, *Allows everyone to work for a common goal
*If vision is truly shared, it will be evident in the school climate and culture.
Mission Statement (VL - D#1)
Describes how the school plans to achieve the vision:
*Purpose
*Priorities
*Requirements
*Operational cornerstones
Establishing Behavioral Norms (VL - D#1)
Norms
1. Student handbooks
2. Collaboration with students and staff
3. proactive approach that attempts to diagnose and preventively address factors
4. Support services
5. Rigorous curriculum
Goals and Objectives (VL - D#1)
*Goals are specific and quantifiable
*Goals can be broken down into very specific objectives within a timeline.
*If you can't break it down, it's probably not a feasible goal.
SMART Goals (VL - D#1)
Specific = What will be accomplished
Measurable = How success will be quantified
Achievable = Not unrealistic
Relevant = How it fits with overall mission
Time-bound = Intermittent checkpoints
Characteristics of High Performing Schools (VL - D#1)
1. Clear and shared focus
2. High standards & expectations
3. Effective school leadership
4. High levels of collaboration & communication
5. curriculum, instruction, assessment aligned with standards