Not exact matches
Effective leadership is a pre-requisite for a successful
school; in successful
schools head teachers and senior
leaders understand the changing needs of their
schools and their staff, continually communicate their ideals, vision and expectations, use robust
monitoring and evaluation, balance support with challenge and plan ahead to sustain excellence.
Research behind VAL - ED (the Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education tool to assess principal performance, developed by researchers at Vanderbilt University) suggests that there are six key steps - or «processes» - that the
effective principal takes when carrying out his or her most important leadership responsibilities: planning, implementing, supporting, advocating, communicating and
monitoring.40 The
school leader pressing for high academic standards would, for example, map out rigorous targets for improvements in learning (planning), get the faculty on board to do what's necessary to meet those targets (implementing), encourage students and teachers in meeting the goals (supporting), challenge low expectations and low district funding for students with special needs (advocating), make sure families are aware of the learning goals (communicating), and keep on top of test results (
monitoring).41
The district has also revised the criteria for AP enrollment at the high
school level In addition, the district has taken steps to support
effective teachers and
leaders through enhanced and targeted professional development These efforts are part of the district's implementation of a multi-year Transformation Plan to provide enhanced instruction and increased educational opportunities for its students, which OCR will
monitor as part of its
monitoring of the resolution agreement.
CORE experts work closely with prek - 12
school and district
leaders to create and communicate district literacy plans, select and use
effective assessments, establish pacing calendars and MTSS plans for interventions, and
monitor teaching effectiveness
school - and district - wide.
Kim has worked in a diverse range of
schools across Auckland delivering professional learning and development to build teacher and
leader capability in mathematics years 1 — 8,
effective pedagogy, culturally responsive pedagogies, data analysis, teacher inquiry and implementing and
monitoring acceleration programmes.
Academic Advisor — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit, train, direct, and review academic advisors and support staff ensuring
effective operations Advise students in the selection of majors, minors, concentrations, and basic course load Utilize education and experience to provide students with career and personal counseling Assist students in the initiation and completion of the transfer process Responsible for the completion and coordination of all relevant paperwork Provide support to all academic departments, chairpersons, faculty, and junior advisors Coordinate
School of Business Convocation and Graduation ceremonies Organize and conduct academic tutorials, workshops, and faculty presentations Design and implement Probation Program to address academic and social needs of at risk students Set academic goals,
monitor progress, and provide steady encouragement and guidance Create and author departmental newsletters detailing important news and upcoming events Organize social events for students to build community and encourage healthy relationships Perform crisis intervention management for students facing personal challenges Study university literature to become an expert on all academic regulations and policies Oversee department budgets ensuring cost
effective daily operations Build and strengthen professional relationships with colleagues, students, and community
leaders Represent university with poise, integrity, and positivity