LEADERSHIP
A Leader’s Guide to School Improvement:
Using a Systems Approach to Engage Staff in School Turnaround

Purpose: To focus on the unique roles and responsibilities of an administrator committed to effectively
and efficiently engaging staff in implementing a systems approach to continuous improvement to turn
around the school.

 

Expected Outcomes:

·    Develop ways to establish an effective leadership system and team structure to accomplish
    improvement goals, monitor implementation, and communicate results.

·    Apply strategies for leading, engaging, supporting, and monitoring improvement teams in
    accomplishing goals.

·    Demonstrate personal management tools and strategies to be used in effectively leading and
    sustaining a continuous improvement approach.

 

Target Audience:

Principals, Assistant Principals, Superintendents, or those who supervise principals

 

Participant Prerequisites:

School Improvement Implementation and HPT or PLC (recommended but not required)

 

Recommended Time:

1– 2 days

Could be delivered in sections

 

Required Materials for Participants:

· A Leader’s Guide to School Improvement: Using a Systems Approach to Engage Staff
   in School Turnaround Participant Workbook

· Team þ Systems Check III or Professional Learning Community þ Systems Check III
   (recommended)