Set up a multi-prong approach to staff support and evaluation (formal and informal) aligned to the school’s vision for readiness and identity

Setting up a multi-prong approach to staff support and evaluation aligned to the school’s vision for readiness and identity is essential for ensuring that staff members are engaged, supported, and able to meet the needs of their students. Some areas to consider include how staff members approach teaching and learning, their level of excitement to support their colleagues and students, their sense of collective support, and their ability to create inclusive and collaborative learning environments that support student growth and development.

Here are some suggestions on how to set up a multi-prong approach to staff support and evaluation:

3 Little Things (can be implemented in less than 3 months)

1. Regular check-ins: Set up regular check-ins with staff members to gauge their level of engagement, excitement, and support for their colleagues and students. These check-ins could be informal conversations, surveys, or other methods of gathering feedback. Regular check-ins can help to ensure that staff members feel supported and valued, and can identify any areas where additional support may be needed.
2. Professional development opportunities: Provide staff members with access to professional development opportunities that align with the school’s vision for readiness and identity. These opportunities could include workshops, online courses, or other forms of training that support the development of skills and knowledge needed to meet the needs of their students.
3. Celebrate success: Take the time to celebrate the successes of staff members and their students. This could include recognizing achievements through staff meetings, school newsletters, or other forms of public recognition. Celebrating successes can help to foster a culture of positivity and support, and can help staff members feel valued and motivated.

2 Key Moves (can be implemented in 3 to 6 months)

1. Peer mentoring: Set up a peer mentoring program that pairs experienced staff members with newer staff members. This can help to provide new staff members with support and guidance, and can help to build a culture of collective support and growth within the school. Peer mentoring can also provide opportunities for staff members to collaborate and learn from one another.
2. Student-centered evaluation: Shift the focus of evaluations to a more student-centered approach. This could involve gathering feedback from students on their experience in the classroom, and using this feedback to inform evaluations of staff members. This approach can help to ensure that staff members are creating inclusive and engaging learning environments that support student growth and development.

1 Big Play (will take 6 months or longer to implement)

1. School-wide culture shift: Work to create a school-wide culture shift that places the school’s vision for readiness and identity at the center of all decision-making. This could involve developing a shared vision for the school that is communicated to all staff members, students, and families, and aligning all policies, practices, and procedures with this vision. This approach can help to ensure that all members of the school community are working towards a common goal, and can help to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.