Not exact matches
This entails several visits each week to the family and any other
significant members of the
community, such as grandparents or neighbours who may take a child to
school.
The multiple linkages model asserts a prominent role for «situational variables» — the size
of the work group, organizational policies and procedures, the prior training and experience
of members — which mediate what the leader is able to do.131 For example, the size
of the
school will have a
significant effect on how well teachers know other teachers; it also will affect the way in which teachers form workgroups or departments to talk about their work.132 The fragmented nature
of professional
communities, rather than size per se, becomes a constraint on how principals try to organize professional
communities to focus on instruction and student learning.
Important characteristics
of school culture include a caring atmosphere,
significant family volunteering, and a supportive environment for teachers «work.158 Widespread trust among participants promotes collaboration within
schools and
communities.159 Parental involvement benefits students, particularly; it also seems to benefit families, enhancing their attitudes about themselves, their children «s
schools, and
school staff
members.160
Empowerment — Provide Directors
of School Operations
significant decision - making authority and communicate that authority to teachers, parents, and
community members.
An evaluation study
of the district's equity fund highlighted several implementation challenges.65 Some PTAs simply did not comply with the district's policy to give back some dollars, and the district had difficulty figuring out how to exempt some PTA expenses fairly from redistribution.66 The evaluators did not examine how this policy affected PTA revenues, but there was
significant pushback from
members of the
community, with some parents threatening to reduce donations during initial policy negotiations.67 A group
of parents voiced that the approach was punitive, and that instead, parents should be encouraged to donate to a separate equity fund or to other, less affluent
schools.68 Other districts that have considered establishing an equity fund have feared similar pushback, worrying that rich parents will threaten to leave the district, disinvest in their
schools, or decrease their overall contributions.69
We have not achieved the
significant involvement
of teachers, parents, students, and
community members of struggling
schools in the process
of creating and reviewing these types
of laws and plans.
The Utah State Office
of Education would like to recognize Principal Alex Judd, the faculty, the Provo
School District leadership and members of the community for their work in supporting significant school improvement at Provo Peaks Elementary S
School District leadership and
members of the
community for their work in supporting
significant school improvement at Provo Peaks Elementary S
school improvement at Provo Peaks Elementary
SchoolSchool.
Unlike charter or private turnaround companies, LSCs have a
significant track record
of improving
schools over time without any extra resources beyond the collaborative efforts
of parents, teachers, administrators and
community members.
The
School Reform Initiative's store offers books and other resources written by SRI facilitators, staff
members, board
members, and others who have made
significant contributions to our
community of practice.
I am positive that my efforts in identifying training opportunities for teachers and staff
members of Wayland Public
Schools is what brought about a
significant change in the
school community, leading to accolades from the
school board, and a more profound place in the academic
community within Glen.
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed daily operations
of multiple mental, emotional, and medical care facilities for at risk youth Recruited, trained, and supervised administrative, counseling, and development personnel Oversaw strategic planning, development
of company goals, and implementation
of action plan Designed and implemented staff development and recognition programs Built and strengthened relationships with industry figures,
community leaders, and board
members Managed marketing and fundraising activities enhancing
community awareness and income Led individual and group therapy sessions resulting in
significant personal development
of participants Developed customized treatment plans for each patient ensuring the highest standard
of care Responsible for patient charts, medication administration, overall health, and personal safety Established and executed daily living routine for residential therapy patients Provided transportation to
school, medical appointments, and other activities as needed Built a therapeutic environment which fostered maximum growth and development
of youth
Community members consistently say that bush trips are one
of the most
school significant activities.
The death
of a pupil, a parent or a
member of staff can have a
significant impact on the
school community.