Shared Vision

Standard #1: An educational leader promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. The administrator: a. In collaboration with others, uses appropriate data to establish rigorous, concrete goals in the context of student achievement and instructional programs. b. Uses research and/or best practices in improving the educational program. c. Articulates and promotes high expectations for teaching and learning. d. Aligns and implements the educational programs, plans, actions and resources with the districts vision and goals. e. Provides leadership for major initiatives and change efforts. f. Communicates effectively to various stakeholders regarding progress with school improvement plan goals.

For Standard One I chose to discuss my action research project. It includes a, b, c, d, e and f criteria. The Associate Principal and myself was looking at data of repeat students that were tardy almost daily. These students did not receive SPED services. They did get written referrals from teachers for chronic behavior and tardies. The students generally did not like school. After looking at their grades, many of the students were failing classes and did not attend many of the classes. I researched Check/in, Check/out programs and implemented it for about 20 students. I found teachers who were willing to volunteer their time to spend with the students and received permission from the students guardians to do this daily. I started in October of 2012. I followed their progress on grades, office referrals and attendance until May 2013.

Graph 5: Student's Overall Outcome

12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Tardies Absences Referrals Suspensions Not Improved Improved

I learned so much. It was usually positive relationships built with the guardians also! I had two students who checked in with me daily and they have already started in with me this year and I havent officially started it yet! I love it! The students love it and the teachers love it. I am starting earlier this year since I know the students and their needs. There are 1600 students in the school and it helps make it seem a little bit smaller! All students need to know that someone is there if they need something and that they care!