Not exact matches
In such schools there is a
strong commitment to a
culture of learning and
continuous improvement and an ongoing search for information and knowledge that can be used to improve on current practice.
Another facet
of this
strong leadership is collecting and monitoring data and results, using measures
of school climate and academic performance to create a
culture of continuous improvement that is embraced by both staff and students.
Researchers also found that the program exhibited a high degree
of fidelity to its planned educational model thanks to a
strong collaborative relationship with the district, a
culture of continuous improvement, and ample training and support for the teaching artists.
If I had the opportunity to meet with a new school administrator regarding implementing intensive interventions within their school or district, I would advise them to focus on four main components
of a multi-tiered systems
of support (MTSS): (1) establishing a student - focused
culture in your building, (2) establishing efficient procedures for data collection and analysis, (3) establishing a
strong core instructional program and (4) focusing on
continuous improvement.
Strong procedures are in place to encourage a school - wide, shared responsibility for student learning and success, and to encourage the development
of a
culture of continuous professional
improvement that includes classroom - based learning, mentoring and coaching arrangements.