Unpacking “All” Protocol: Making Sure We Actually Serve ALL Students
A foundational question we should be asking in education is: “What is our school doing to prepare ALL students?” In the following activity, you'l…
Component: Collaborative Leadership
Decision making power is shared among key influencers throughout the school community.
3 Elements of a Team: Building the Capacity of a Leadership Team
This short video and brief reflection activity can help you assess whether your school's leadership team(s) are complete and effective and reflect on …
The Self-Made Myth: Identify and Address Systemic Inequities
With the best of intentions, we still often fall short of actually addressing systemic inequities because of lingering beliefs about "the American dre…
4 A’s Protocol: Engage Staff in Focused Meetings
This is a protocol that is used to focus meetings and professional development discussions. Leaders/teachers will have an opportunity to connect with …
A Source of Strength and Community: How Identity Keeps Santiam Canyon United Even When Everything Else is Falling Apart
Santiam Canyon Superintendent, Todd Miller, shares how their school district's identity and maxims are a source of community and strength, especially …
How to Control the Heat: Quick Ways to Effectively Manage Difficult Topics & Situations
As a school leader, mitigating and managing conflict as well as difficult topics and situations may come with the territory, but knowing what to do in…
Annual Goals and 90-Day Action Plan Cycle: Make Long-Term Goals Manageable & Attainable
Understanding that continuous improvement is necessary and identifying what needs to be improved are the first steps towards lasting school change, bu…
School Continuous Improvement Plan Template: Get Started on Focused, Customized, Sustainable Change
Understanding that continuous improvement is necessary and identifying what needs to be improved are the first steps towards lasting school change, bu…
Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Survey: Self-Assessment to Gauge Progress Toward Lasting Cultural Growth & Change
Assessing school/district culture and the readiness of all stakeholders to embrace a culture of continuous improvement is an important first step towa…
Importance of Inclusiveness in Our School Identity: A Leadership Team Activity
The below activity will help you examine your leadership team makeup, decision-making practices and protocols, as well as communication strategies.