Expectations of excellence need to be driven by the leaders in our school, a) Establish a leadership Team consisting of teachers & admin at Normandin. Goal #3. I am embracing Chat GPT for writing clues for A plan for semi-structured conversations with teachers, staff and parents to learn about the schools strengths and opportunities for growth. Students must strive to do their best academically and behaviorally becoming leaders in our school. A quick search will turn up many plans, but what if you could create an entry plan that paves the way to establish relational trust your school community? 1 0 obj Jumpstart School Transformation with a 100-Day Plan, Online Course: Principal Leadership forTheEarlyGrades, National Mentor Training and Certification Program, Assistant Principal Community of Practice, Early Career Principal Community of Practice, National Distinguished Principal Program, National Outstanding Assistant Principal Program, American Student Council Association (ASCA), Student Council School of Excellence Award, Presidents Education Awards Program (PEAP), National Elementary Honors Society (NEHS). %PDF-1.4 % Take time to know their staff and their students well. The complex decisions involved in creating this plan were based on my fundamental core values as an educator and lifelong learner. Teachers, staff, and students alike believed in our school again. Goal setting and constructive evaluation enhance performance. Good evening, Westfield Middle School Families. In addition, trust between stakeholders was at an all-time low while discipline referrals were at record level highs. Time to meet families and share the vision for your school. 0000001666 00000 n I will make sure that I am in classrooms and hallways and easily visible when at my desk. This document will provide our school administration, staff, students and community insight into my vision and thought process, and will outline my goals to aligning Normandin Middle School along a path of Greatness. hbba`b``3 1x4>Fc0@ i It must be ourfundamental belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels. Middle School Entry Plan. Use discussion questions in Appendix A as a guide. The superintendent is your direct boss. Principal, Williamsburg Middle School 3600 N. Harrison Street Arlington, VA 22207 703-228-5450 bryan.boykin@apsva.us ARLINGTON, VA It is an honor to be selected as the principal of Williamsburg Middle School and a privilege to serve the students, families, and staff of the WMS community. Educational Leadership, 60(6), 40. It is important to align our school vision with that of the district. It is important that we understand and respect the great New Bedford history and contribute as model citizens. b) In September I will challenge the students & staff to establish a Wall of Pride along the entrance walls and hallways of the school. endobj I will meet with central office personnel and district leadership to review the district turnaround plan and professional development focus for the upcoming year. We must demand from each other that we be the best person we can be with regard to character, honor and integrity. Entering a school as a new principal is a daunting task, whether a seasoned veteran or a novice principal. https://hbr.org/2020/05/begin-with-trust, Zak, P.J. Individuals are ultimately responsible for their own actions. My intent is to converse with our students on an informal basis in a place they feel comfortable. Select no more than three and think about how early successes in these areas will serve as a model for how you want people to behave. Given these priorities, what do you need to do during your transition to lay the necessary groundwork for achieving them? Agreed upon school-wide goals that will improve student learning. Beginning in September I will make time to meet informally with the students. Before you even begin, consider the foundational element of trust. 0000006235 00000 n 60 Day Measurable Goals/Objectives Staying the Course in the Storm by the end of Sept. 90 Day Measurable Goals/Objectives "Don't Let Up, Still a Few Ripples But The Waters Will Start Settling" by End of October, "Identify, Plan, Do,and Review for Continuous Improvement", Good is the Enemy of Great - Commitment to Excellence and Improvement Never Ends. In the past 10 years, there were four principals, and student achievement plummeted, with some grade levels scoring single digits on statewide achievement tests. 0000072167 00000 n The goal setting component looks at early wins (30 days), 60 days, 90 days, semester, and first year targets for goals accomplished. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Policy | Reprint Policy | Built by Social Driver. Get to Know Your Staff Relationships are important. Being honest, ethical and compassionate in your work with others. Caring and responsible attitudes create respectful individuals. 0000067638 00000 n Most importantly, all this you do with a view to empower your team to carry the goals you set together over the finish line. This entry plan is just the beginning, the first 90 days on your site. In September I will challenge the students & staff to establish a Wall of Pride along the entrance walls and hallways of the school. We must all take ownership in our school and commit to doing whatever it takes to be the best school- period! Please click here to view. This is how we created our 100-day plan: Our 100-day plan became the foundation for our schools transformation story. that shares pertinent information, success stories, and updates that will keep everyone in the know about the happenings at Normandin Middle School. Specifically, they: Its easy for new principals to be consumed with management tasks, things like making sure buses run on time or that supplies are ordered. A 100-day entry plan with input by all constituents can be the answer. Prioritize relationships, take care of yourself and your community, and show up with consistency and good judgment (Zenger & Folkman, 2019). Stomachaches: Is It Clinical or Emotional? Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Meetings will also include a tech 10 10 minutes of sharing new & exciting breakthroughs we are using in technology. A design to share your vision and entry plan with teachers, staff, students and families in your school community and how it links to overall school improvement. 1. Review School Profile (SPP) and Student Monitoring Tool Data. Westfield Middle School30 West Silver StreetWestfield, MA 01085(413) 568-1900 (Phone)(413) 572-4892 (Fax). - Hire, Train, & Retain Great Teachers, The New Teacher Project (TNTP) - Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Retenti, The Best Defense Against Student Discipline is An Engaging Lesson, Equal vs. Equitable - Do We All Have a Pair of Shoes or Do We Have a Pair o, Principal as the Leader in a Culture of Change - Emotional Intelligence. 15. Do you have all viewing points? Set Up New Co-teaching Relationships that Snap! Goal #4. a)It is vital to make a strong first impression. 0000031415 00000 n H\n0E~,(!qEV@%]-F*Nd__+m$ |{0WmNI/VnzJY1xbif1ck;W5y*[>ecRSevZ)1K6u[t!kJl.x%o;'/TP[\+%[pMB#;39]%c5y s95j8t |} k} %d A safe, healthy, and orderly climate is essential for learning. Ron Williamson is a professor of leadership and counseling at Eastern Michigan University. Tour the interior and exterior of building and develop a summer cleaning and maintenance plan that will bring our school to a new level. 0000068275 00000 n There are literally dozens of lists of suggestions and tips for principals, many prepared by the major professional education leadership associations. (2017, January/February). Self-care plays a pivotal role here, too, because taking care of yourself enables you to show up in your school as a healthy, trustworthy leadersomeone who is consistent and exercises good judgment (Zenger & Folkman, 2019). We are excited about coming back home and relocating to a foothills of Greenville. Are visible and accessible in their school community. Measurement of Goal: Grouping data should result in common themes among the different groups. Agreed upon school-wide goals that will improve student learning. As educators wemust be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure this happens. 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. Core Values b. They spend time where teachers, students and families are present in hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, when student arrive and depart. 0000096752 00000 n 2. Establish system for clear communication. hnF_e$h=$qZn]#6(&>Rb;)=PLLyzsLeO|xf,h2-6CA2iz4 a) Work closely with district technology support to update our website and create a new principals blog. Know and understand the district and community: 1. 0000020575 00000 n 0000005442 00000 n He also served as executive director of the National Middle School Association and as president of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. Begin honoring a team member of the month who lives out your school values. Leadership Academy is a 6-8 grade Middle School located in Chatsworth, California. Our administrative team will be very visible: we will be everywhere and anywhere! Our goal is to have the cleanest school and grounds in the state. H\0~ (2020, May/June). 0000002025 00000 n Meetings will also include a tech 10 10 minutes of sharing new & exciting breakthroughs we are using in technology. endstream endobj 819 0 obj <> endobj 820 0 obj <>stream In order to move to the next level, we must build upon our strengths and face our challenges head-on as outlined in this Entry Plan. Student work, attendance success, alumni success stories, etc. 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! This plan highlights three phases as the new principal of Swanson Middle School. 4 0 obj A place where the climate provides personalized learning for every student, built on strong student, staff, family, business and community partnerships. 0000031147 00000 n 0000012177 00000 n Use discussion questions in Appendix A as a guide. 0000008823 00000 n This includes actively accessing teaching methods, monitoring student achievement, and encouraging parents to be involved. Professional development plan. 212 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<999970F75438F44E8DBE30813CA9DF05><1225502E081928448648540A225884CD>]/Index[201 19]/Info 200 0 R/Length 69/Prev 192456/Root 202 0 R/Size 220/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Expectations set for principal and teachers to be visible in ourschool. Principals should work closely with the school nutrition department to ensure that teachers, food service staff, and custodians are included in the planning and receive the necessary information, training, and supplies that will make breakfast after the bell a success. Continued success in this work will be guided by the APS Strategic Plan, complimented by the 3-5 Year Action Plan, enveloped in trust, transparency and respect. Teachers and principals know that the first day of school is important in setting the stage for the year. A powerful entry plan includes purposeful activities to build trust among stakeholders in the principals first year. What do people value what is important? They are expected to maintain a safe school, manage the budget, handle student discipline, supervise and evaluate personnel, and at the same time improve instruction and assure a high quality educational experience for every student. <>>> Establish high expectations that are clearly defined and communicated. Set up accountability for living out the Ruckus Maker Mindset. Copyright 2021. 0000004693 00000 n Data should indicate common stakeholder beliefs in our schools strengths, weaknesses and vision for excellence. Instead, engaging the entire school community in deep conversations before writing goals will often reveal to you the real challenges a school faces. Entry Plan Goals Goal 1: Gain a deep understanding of the culture that represents Sequoyah Middle School scholars, families and the greater Sequoyah Community while building relationships, structures and systems to support ongoing community engagement. Engage Students & Families: (August-ongoing), with students & families who have the highest attendance, discipline & academic issues (at their homes) let them know we care & discuss what we can do to work together to succeed, Meet with parents & community members establish family culture: Need to meet in places comfortable to parents (libraries, coffee shops, churches, etc. I will make sure that I am in classrooms and hallways and easily visible when at my desk. Larry Lashway (2003) described the phenomena this way: New administrators experience intense, unrelenting stress as they adjust from their textbook understanding of leadership and the real world of practice.. b) Opening Day for Teachers: Personalization activity, School we want to become discussion, Goal #2. ^1y"#_NfeNQgT&[@C\8.waM& &]\l(\p&e005G $X9h8{FA1e#G4xp\}#Bt`x@x*r4%1mx EH$(m#O>nl g_"/ 9Kf,Bj,#'YxC9n|+:9\g@ lBi6 What changes would we need to make to realize these hopes and dreams? It is my goal to establish consensus on our strengths and areas in need of improvement. 0000031911 00000 n H\@Fy0 BG:$cCZ>>3,rH),~_o~t._[l;syOws$:>\cus]8KaFdG}.f>wb We will use this data to improve student learning by establishing a set of SMART goals. There are many commonalities in this advice and the tips can be organized into six broad categories that help new principals with their professional as well as personal growth. Model, Reteach, & Reinforce PBIS using Creek SOAR Foster a safe and positive learning environment Celebrate student success Introductory & welcome back letter to staff Shes on Twitter @BarbBlackburn. Analyze data to narrow focus on goals for excellence, District Turnaround Plan:evaluate where we stand and develop a plan for implementation, assessment and training. Goals Our in-house PD will focus on personalization and inter-disciplinary work on curriculum, instruction and assessment. Meet with district administration, principals, coordinators/directors. This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. Establish a culture of learning. It is also a good time to start a chess club/team! It is important that we have a communication model that allows all our voices to be heard, while maintaining a clear focus on our goals. In order to move to the next level, we must build upon our strengths and face our challenges head-on as outlined in this Entry Plan. x\o/APHf(mrHr"R6Ugy>|g?~v3onw>sEsg1Yg,IGbH?se?___]_?>Y=Me{ S;CY#^,J"@Aju\7:]a?sCDuWD'Yp.?+_ZH2*?$j4%Q>k"8cB~}KxyjBq1V4Jw,8-Rs`r`fEMJJf,+(ki?Ph#XcTo 0000013796 00000 n 0000010611 00000 n National Association of Elementary School Principals. Task overload and the need to quickly learn about their school, its students, families and staff, and the unique culture of the school community often characterize the first year. Talk with and learn from those who can share the history of their school and its role in the community. 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A place where the climate provides personalized learning for every student, built on strong student, staff, family, business and community partnerships. I look forward to working with everyone! Entry Plan a. Preentry Activities b. Borelli NAESP (2007), Open Letter to Principals: 5 Leadership Strategies for a New Year a) 1 day a week the principal will distribute a memo/newsletter (Friday Focus)that shares pertinent information, success stories, and updates that will keep everyone in the know about the happenings at Normandin Middle School. It is important that it reflects the schools energy. Select the top 10 trending challenges and present your findings to staff and others in the school community. In this final phase of your entry plan, you work with your school team to determine how you will measure your goals. Develop a plan for staff to work together to assess our needs and establish goals to improve student learning. Ar ticulate findings and develop an action plan with measurable goals and achievable out comes. Given the changes/improvements, you want to make, in what areas do you need to engage in collective learning. A place where everyone is treated with respect, treated fairly and appreciated. Transparency and broad sharing of pertinent information within our schools sends a message that you trust your team and that you are trustworthy. Our Normandin School community is a family. %PDF-1.6 % This policy provides equal access to courses and programs, counseling services, physical education and athletics, vocational education, instructional materials and extra-curricular activities. It must be, fundamental belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels. We will celebrate our successes! This will give them a leadership role and opportunity to improve our school. 4. endstream endobj 202 0 obj <. Create surveys to get to know your community. Trust in Schools: A Core Resource for School Reform. Familiarize myself with site mission and vision and school's performance plan. 0 Communicate the Principal Entry Plan to staff members (via e-mail and posted on school website) By July 19 , 2019 Host one -on-one meet and greet with staff . <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Superintendent of Information Services, Cintia Johnson, Asst. How will you communicate 9 times 9 ways? Education is the meal ticket to success! What can you begin to do to change behaviors during your transition? Engaging the entire school community in deep conversations before writing goals will often reveal to you the real challenges a school faces. As educators we must treat each child as if they were our own. Use the links below to view the entry plans for incoming principals over the last two years, and for Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy. Given your situation, what should the timing and extent of each of the waves of change you envision? 0000020397 00000 n Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is impossible to be an effective school principal at any point if you and the superintendent are not on the same page. In this phase, spend some time thinking about the school year ahead before you even begin your planning. W+xC9`.;C3*fT:+ Student work, attendance success, alumni success stories, etc. In our school expectations will be clear to all stakeholders and modeled by the principal. School Board Advisory Councils and Committees, Raj Adusmilli, Interim Asst. 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. 4 STEPS TO AP DEVELOPMENT Part I: Diagnose AP and Manager discuss AP's strengths and areas of development and agree upon startof year diagnosis against the KIPP School Leadership Progression and Readiness Criteria Part II: Plan for Strategic Development Principal Entry Plan July 2016 - January 2017 Benjamin Loi, Principal Fred C. Underhill School Hooksett School District . Ourschool will be a place where students, staff, parents, administrators and community members work together and take ownership in developing and maintaining a dynamic student-centered learning environment. 0000019215 00000 n Principal's Entry PLAN Jeanne Montgomery Spencer, Ed.D. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data gleaned. Distance Learning: All schools are serving all students virtually. 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