Leadership and Vision – SSR Findings
| Strength Areas | Growth Areas |
|---|---|
| Clear commitment to having high standards for academic achievement and multiple pathways for post-secondary success. There is evidence of impact for the success of curricular articulation and programs such as the AOC. Impact attributed to strong alignment between focus groups and admin interviews. | Moving forward and with all stakeholders become clear and concise about measurements of success that impact and efficacy of current structures surrounding professional development, mentorship, and student-centered measures. |
| Strong evidence that district leadership is committed to a process of continuous improvement while sharing responsibility through student, teacher, and family ownership. Considerations: Moving forward and with all stakeholders become clear and concise about measurements of success that impact and efficacy of current structures surrounding professional development, mentorship, and student-centered measures. | Consider that communication may be present and linguistically modified, but may not be culturally accessible. How can you increase parental participation at the building level and surveys? |
| Effort and intentionality to maintain transparency between the board, admin, and instructors are visible and appreciated. Emphasis on creating communication pathways with parents and community members reflects a strong impact on priority #4. Intentional communication around the vision is a routine practice, though external stakeholders are not fully aware of the vision. | How to articulate vision to elem. students and parents in a manner they can relate to and state back? |
| Vision is clear and there is a strong commitment from key individuals to hold this as a fulcrum for decision-making and actionable change. Students understand how vision aligns with their work in Seminar and long-term success. | |
| Clear commitment from the board to prioritize strategic vision and align policies. Evidence that the intention to bring it into practice is clear. Continue to foster the relationship with the Board of Education based on trust and transparency. |