Work Summary
Academic Strategy
Support school leaders with instructional and leadership strategy, teacher support, and school improvement aimed at improving student academic outcomes for several years. Our support has included a focus on:
- Teacher observation, coaching and feedback
- Implementation of a cycle of shared, facilitated intellectual preparation for teacher teams in math and ELA
- Support for the implementation of CKLA/Ampilfy in grades K-8, including leader and teacher training
- Implementation of a common interim assessment strategy for mathematics in grades K-8
- Regular coaching and feedback for UCS leaders aligned to instructional priorities
- Strategy support for the CAO regarding support priorities including teaching assistants, culture and behavior, and family engagement
Outcome
- Leaders are following an instructional support cycle that includes observation, coaching, feedback and professional learning for all teachers in grades K-8
- Teacher satisfaction with support from their Directors is high