Principal Sarah Reeves stresses the need for ample co-planning time to improve lesson quality.
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Create Common Structure for Feedback
Principal Rria Cruz-Soto explains the need for a common template to ensure equitable feedback.
Set Consistent Meeting Protocols
For teacher buy-in on schoolwide initiatives and processes, use consistent protocols for all types of meetings, Principal Rria Cruz-Soto says.
Focus on Leadership Skills for Instructional Leadership Team
Principal Christian Sawyer focuses on reaching more students by developing strong teaching team leaders.
Support Leadership Team to Reach All Students
Principal Christian Sawyer says his time is best used supporting an instructional leadership team and removing barriers to their progress.
Use Summer Planning to Prepare Instructional Leadership Team
Set a vision and prepare for challenges that will arise before school begins, Principal Christian Sawyer says.
Address Challenges Directly
Even when it feels uncomfortable or takes time to come to a resolution, address challenges on a leadership team directly and collaboratively, Principal Phillip Steffes says.
Take Time to Clarify and Adjust Expectations
Principal Beth Thompson advocates spending time ensuring that everyone understands their leadership role and commits to it, and re-discuss if needs for the role change.
Help Students Track Progress on Ambitious Growth Goals
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by tracking their progress and discussing it one-on-one, Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines says.
To Engage Students, Use Broad Range of Resources Technology Offers
Target a student’s interests to make learning relevant and engaging, Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines says.