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the latest on all student-centered models, leadership development, strategic planning, teacher retention, and all things innovation in k-12 education. we answer questions before you think to ask them.

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data  |  surveys

comparing the 7 best survey tools

surveys should be a part of every school’s planning. as a former school district administrator responsible for surveys, i learned a lot about what to do and what not to do. above all else, creating a listening culture in your school or district can transform your next initiative and your overall results in supporting student success.

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the impact of student voices on instructional leadership: a case study

at 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 , personalized learning reflects many of our core beliefs about how people and organizations grow. this is why we continuously improve 世界杯2022预测八强 in this area to support schools and districts in their efforts to personalize learning for students. we know that in and outside the classroom, learning is rarely one-size-fits-all. every individual can thrive if their unique needs are met. often the first step to supporting student growth and development is getting to know your people and understanding their needs.

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district leadership  |  school leadership  |  surveys

how to get results with your school improvement plan

too often, schools are trapped inside cycles of belief that they are working on school improvement when in reality very little changes year-over-year. does this sound familiar? it is time to shift this paradigm. school transformation efforts often fail because the typical school improvement playbook does not fully consider and appreciate what levers can actually drive transformational change. the approach to school improvement is often overly-complicated, compliance-driven, and based on outdated or inaccurate data. instead, schools can rely on evidence based research demonstrating what does work to improve schools. at plc associates, we offer a robust research base on “what works in schools” and practitioners with pragmatic experience who deeply know the work. this is exactly why our models and strategies have such solid results.

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district leadership  |  school leadership  |  surveys

5 things school improvement leaders do: what to do when your district or school is placed on the school improvement list

your organization has just been officially placed on the school improvement or district accountability list. as a leader, this likely comes as no surprise to you. in fact, you may have already taken steps over the last several months to make significant improvements around climate, instruction, curriculum, and leadership. however, for your staff, and likely the rest of the community, this announcement can be jarring and bring a range of emotions - embarrassment, discouragement, and even anger. that said, it is critically important that you actively take steps now to set the foundation for future success – for your students, staff, and community. moreover, you should be mindful about how you engage with your community, how they perceive your ability to manage your organization through the improvement process, and how they might take ownership of an improvement process that will build critical momentum. to that end, here are five concrete actions you should take within the first 45 days.

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communication  |  surveys

7 mistakes to avoid when implementing a school survey

feedback has the ability to strengthen your new initiative or culture. but give a lousy survey, and you can set your school or district back in terms of trust, and you may lose the ability to gather important input in the future. don’t turn a positive opportunity into a negative.

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data  |  district leadership  |  surveys  |  teams & culture

8 questions to consider when designing a school survey

when working on surveys for a large school district, i heard it all. we don’t trust you with our survey data. what did you do with last year’s survey? this survey takes too long. what am i supposed to do with this survey data? often when these responses arise, it’s due to poor survey design, poor follow through, and a less-than-authentic approach – all of which can erode trust and lead to unsupported claims.

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