Meetings will also include a tech 10 10 minutes of sharing new & exciting breakthroughs we are using in technology. 0000002701 00000 n Join over 11,000 of your peers on the Purposeful Culture Group Facebook page. b) I would like to have monthly Snack & Chat sessions with the principal after school. It is not uncommon for senior leaders to be unsure of specific strategies and priorities. The entry plan provides a framework for successfully meeting the demands and challenges that are immediate and pervasive in the new principalship. ie +N$!j'U-g'-$M+jXad/r-\.\*$Ql"FLpx]whk. What kind of leadership are you looking for from me? We will use this data to improve student learning by establishing a set of SMART goals. As educators we must treat each child as if they were our own. In September I will challenge the students & staff to establish a Wall of Pride along the entrance walls and hallways of the school. 0000003367 00000 n Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center - Preschool, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). During opening day for teachers I will explain to them that visibility and collaboration are priorities at our school. This is a great opportunity for students to chat in a comfortable environment with their principal. Our success is dependent upon our. %PDF-1.3 In addition, please feel free to send me an email with answers to my questions as another alternative. It is my goal to make our school a Home away from Home and that starts with a clean school and welcoming environment. 0000001026 00000 n What are the details of the organization finances? I will make sure that I am in classrooms and hallways and easily visible when at my desk. Staff meetings will value professional learning. We must have an organized system that sets clear expectations for students and answers the following 4 questions: Measurement of Goal: List of strengths and weaknesses for each of our programs and initiatives. The principal & administration team will meet with all students the first day of school to explain our expectations and highlight our expectations on student behavior. The criteria will be that the wall must celebrate our successes. Data should indicate common stakeholder beliefs in our schools strengths, weaknesses and vision for excellence. Following these three keys over 90 days will enable many leaders to increase clarity, align activities, and create discretionary energy in their organization. Entering a school as a new principal is a daunting task, whether a seasoned veteran or a novice principal. She was also incredibly fearful of my impending departure but found it difficult to trust others to take on tasks shed normally assign to me and my team. As a result, we should see a decline in discipline incidents in our school. This should lead to increased teacher visibility in the halls during passing. Some areas you might explore and evaluate: However also look at parent involvement, which are community connections that provide resources for your students. How can we support/assist students in their learning? 0000058808 00000 n I would like our teachers working together solving our problems and improving our school. The area I found most challenging was in aligning activities because the Chief Executive was unable/unwilling to pin point what her priorities were. The opening day of school must establish expectations, vision and values. What one success would you like to celebrate. These values will be shared with everyone on our 1, Expectations set for principal and teachers to be visible in our. This entry plan will assist the school community as they make decisions and achieve the District mission: The Cumberland Valley School District, in collaboration with students, educators, parents and the community, is committed to developing 21st century learning and thinking skills through a rigorous, relevant, and comprehensive curriculum . How would we know if we were making progress? We will then set goals to improve student learning. How this is communicated is a major element in achieving your goals. Effective accountability means the leader utilizes a combination of positive consequences and negative consequences to maintain traction towards desired outcomes and citizenship by all team members. 0000040604 00000 n Meet with Normandin administration (possible admin retreat), Invite staff to summer team building event (tbd)-have fun, build connections, Letter to staff: introduction, invite to meet, share my blog link. Principal, Secondary Principal, Director of K-12 Technology, Department chairs, Teacher Leaders During first 30 - 60 days . 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Our in-house PD will focus on personalization and inter-disciplinary work on curriculum, instruction and assessment. Model, Reteach, & Reinforce PBIS using Creek SOAR Foster a safe and positive learning environment D. and Antonio Santana Principals Earl L. Vandermeulen High School and Port Jefferson Middle School 350 Old Post Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 791-4400 (631) 476-4430 fax mmurphy@portjeff.k12.ny.us asantana@portjeff.k12.ny.us I would like to have monthly Snack & Chat sessions with the principal after school. ): Purpose: 4. 0000006816 00000 n 6 3. +Xxr[YSLfuy"V|9weH%mP' ce`X|%prX syXPrR uL 6(0!~O0'&]EyOg2YswMSj1`wZgggIiy LhyjOALW7L`7$QMsAvM 9Jt@=~=@> 0000023564 00000 n W)Vx,Tz~H~.*%?C=Nj~Pjw2`^Mcej8Na_);uMc7+9An~o#ac1{Kj7u5^qpCYye}'n;%lc/c m0{(9&L|Dk-"k\Tc7KQjtL_ D%f v+D7@Zo0}pd[YV"WxU_"SD $Ud+m=F$ As a result, we should see a decline in discipline incidents in our school. It is important that we establish a culture of confidence, excitement and excellence before the first day of school. I have the vision, enthusiasm, tenacity, intelligence, team building skills, and administrative experience to be an effective principal. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. I believe my strong administrative qualities are a perfect match for the needs of Normandin Middle School, its students and staff. It is also my job to engage multiple stakeholders and establish trust by allowing them a voice in our vision. What do you feel we need to do to support our students socially/emotionally? Our administrative team will be very visible: we will be everywhere and anywhere! Beginning in September I will make time to meet informally with the students. A new school leader in their first year should evaluate the results of the survey with committees of staff and stakeholders as well. PO|l(?*i'J,FiKTdZ= 4cZH9E>Th+IRn8S9/*Sybhj g]viHSm*7;RML$hoE5xPV+G{]>j/Wi,KmfFMDo6l9iH1+GYx;NZ SMITH ENTRY PLAN FALL 2013 2 Purpose The purpose of the Entry Plan is to learn about the school and to develop an action plan for leadership. students can learn. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Effective expeditions generally begin with a plan and a map acknowledging the potential challenges as well as the skills needed to progress through the journey. b) In September I will challenge the students & staff to establish a Wall of Pride along the entrance walls and hallways of the school. The leader shares all these with team members and secures team member commitment to them. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> New Leadership Role? The use of question sheets is . Meetings will also include a tech 10 10 minutes of sharing new & exciting breakthroughs we are using in technology. 0000001512 00000 n stream A mastermind member moved from New York City to southern California, chasing a principals position. Each faculty meeting will begin with a Moment of Excellence in which we will celebrate our successes (engagements, marriages, new teachers, degrees, birthdays, new exciting lessons, student work, perfect attendance, etc.). . After 2 months of being there, learned it was failing and in jeopardy of closing, the staff was in the process of unionizing and it was a charter school. If, after coaching, a team member is still unable to perform to standard or to behave according to the organizations valued behaviors, progressive discipline is in order. a) As I meet with staff, students/families over the summer, part of the conversation will be about our family values at our school. All rights reserved. I will meet with central office personnel and district leadership to review the district turnaround plan and professional development focus for the upcoming year. The entrance to our school should exude confidence, success and pride. Click the link to view an explanation of my 4 core values: High Achievement for All, Excellence in Teaching, Collaboration and Teamwork, and Respect for Human Differences, 250 North Middlesex Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, Mrs. Eldridge's Principal Entry Plan- click here to view complete plan, Mrs. Eldridge's Core Values- click here to view. By at least September of that school year, have a survey ready to go out to at least 3 of the 4 major groups that equals your school community. .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%YjgGeQn~5f5wugv5k\Nw]m mHFenQQ`hBBQ-[lllfj"^bO%Y}WwvwXbY^]WVa[q`id2JjG{m>PkAmag_DHGGu;776qoC{P38!9-?|gK9w~B:Wt>^rUg9];}}_~imp}]/}.{^=}^?z8hc' DONE. We plan to update this post in the future with other principal entry plan examples. c) We will have an opening day theme on the teachers first day back to school. 0000004196 00000 n We must have an organized system that sets clear expectations for students and answers the following 4 questions: What exactly do we expect our students to learn? To make up for it, 10 Family Engagement Ideas that Work During a Pandemic, A fun way to start your next faculty meeting, 10 Things Schools Should Quit Doing Right Now, OKRs: A school leaders productivity secret weapon. Tour the interior and exterior of building and develop a summer cleaning and maintenance plan that will bring our school to a new level. 6 0 obj 2 0 obj 5 0 obj Positive consequencesmay include praising progress and accomplishment, validating efforts and ideas, honoring teamwork and cooperation, delegating earned authority and responsibility, and increasing trust of a team members independent action. When the playing field is well-defined (vision, values, strategy, and goals are clear), talented team members streamline processes, solve problems, and increase efficiency. APPENDIX A STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, **These conversations become the basis of a shared vision**, I have found the process of developing this plan insightful, challenging and rewarding. Chris helps leaders create purposeful, positive, productive work cultures. This complex task cannot be accomplished by any one person; it will require strong commitments from our students, staff, administration, parents and community members. 0000017920 00000 n x[o0)c"ma"UqiZIFjM_~\zWp!00.m^Z89h67q&uudqiT(`WpR_?m@P_vcx%Tp=Yh|*/9K;(+ wFYGi=3O]x[~WFi+O_1HSza0zJt#kES!0)5Mt>piut83\#,5q1&O)# KD6D3p$Lq;z0-` s RzKQj2lJ1U4I'z>*Nts"A,&$[W{opOzA(.V1nL dR }R z\i * This plan is a draft and is subject to change based on collaborated input from our school family, Goal #1. Opening Day for Teachers: Personalization activity, School we want to become discussion, It is important that we switch from a culture of teaching to a culture of learning. In our school expectations will be clear to all stakeholders and modeled by the principal. Professional development plan. 0000066192 00000 n document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A friend recently accepted a senior leadership position in an established organization. 2. (for community members). Negative consequencesmay include clarifying goal standards, redirecting to ensure the team member understands how the work is to be completed, reinforcing valued behaviors, and, when necessary if talented team members do not apply skills, reprimanding to clarify expectations and deadlines. Data Analysis should also clarify target areas for immediate improvement. Expectations of excellence need to be driven by the leaders in our school, a) Establish a leadership Team consisting of teachers & admin at Normandin. It is my job as principal to assess our systems, identify weaknesses and improve upon them, but that is not enough. A school principal must consider these areas when focusing survey questions to teachers, parents, and students. My educational philosophy is the simple belief that, students can learn and achieve at high levels. , through a series of staff and student individual and group interviews, classroom visits, surveys and family and community interviews, and drop-in sessions. My vision is to lead Normandin Middle School so that it is not only the best middle school in Massachusetts, but also the best school , Education is the meal ticket to success! . It is my goal to establish consensus on our strengths and areas in need of improvement. [ /ICCBased 9 0 R ] I hope students, faculty, and parents will sign up for group sessions.