The Three C’s of Instructional Feedback Be Constant. Be Consistent. Be Clear. Providing frequent high-quality instructional feedback to teachers can be a daunting task for school leaders. But when this process is executed effectively (in a cycle or loop), it can be one of the most effective strategies for developing... read more
Determining the type of plan your organization needs is a key first step in the planning process. There are many benefits to hiring an outside facilitator to guide your team through strategic planning. If your organization is embarking on this journey, the first question you may want to consider is: What type of plan are... read more
Why hire an outside planning facilitator? For many school teams, the benefits are immeasurable. Let’s face it. These are not normal times, and there’s no such thing as “business as usual.” As the pandemic stretches into its third school year, school teams are entering into the planning process for 2022-2023... read more
Is There a Formula For School Improvement? Assess, Plan, Implement, and Monitor. Every educator who has contributed to a school turnaround initiative knows that there is no simple solution to school improvement. But while each challenge is inherently complex, and the work is most certainly long and hard, the process... read more
Navigating the renewal process while flying your plane. Is Renewal on the Horizon? Don’t Panic. If you’re part of a charter school’s leadership team, you know just how stressful and difficult it can be to prepare for renewal. Whether it’s assessing what your school needs in order to meet the authorizer’s... read more