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: Step 1: Establish Foundations
Establish a shared understanding and purpose, a why, and a collective identity. Create momentum and accountability for the school’s purpose that is shared by all. This allows school leaders to look at systems and structures through the lens of what we are trying to accomplish for all students, and tap into the collective wisdom and energy of the entire 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 …
Understanding & Visualizing School Identity: If Your School Was an Animal:
Thinking about and understanding your school's identity can be a challenging process. This activity helps you consider this complex concept in a fun a…
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…
Above and Below the Surface Elements of a School Community: Understand & Evaluate Your School’s Community
There's a lot of talk about school community, climate, culture, and identity and how they're all so important. But what exactly are they and how can y…
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…