Listening and Learning to strengthen relationships as we SOAR to excellence.

Purpose:

Provide structure and direction Help ease some of the uncertainty associated with change in leadership Intentional plan provides security Generates enthusiasm Builds Cohesiveness

Listening and Learning to strengthen relationships as we SOAR to excellence. Ultimate Goal Enhance the quality of the educational program offered to the students of FHES.

Listening and Learning to strengthen relationships as we SOAR to excellence.

Concentrates on the following areas: Creating a community of trust, respect, and camaraderie built around effective and open communication. Determine the instructional and organizational needs, objectives, and priorities of FHES based on the existing school improvement plan, current data, and constituency input. Identifying the schools strengths, improvement opportunities, and challenges.

Listening and Learning to strengthen relationships as we SOAR to excellence. Timeline

Preliminary Phase July to August gathering of information Secondary Phase September to October identifying strengths and challenges Final Phase December to February building a foundation for the development of intentional components of the School Improvement Plan. Phases are out lined in plan by constituency groups staff, students, families, community, and administration.

Common Vision and Focus Building High Levels of Communication Frequent Monitoring of Teaching and Learning

Listening and Learning to strengthen relationships as we SOAR to excellence.

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Strong Organizationally Strong Leadership

Building Leadership Team Math Language Arts Climate

Common Vision and Focus Effective Communication Collaborative

What is a School Improvement Plan Last years plan

Use of Early Dismissal Days/Staff Meetings Three year plan vs. 1 year Based on data and research First Step: Data Carousel current information What should our goals be? What steps will we take to get there? How will we know whether we have achieved them?