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Maximizing Summer: Avoiding the Fire Of The Next School Year
July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
This is the third part to a three part series. To read part one, Click here. To Read Part Two, Click Here.
Once there are established goals that are rooted in the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of your district or school community, it is essential to share them more broadly with the team of professionals who will be working to make them a reality. It is vital to make a plan to embed these goals into the operations and processes of the coming school year so they do not get lost in the day-to-day business of the school year. And, it is essential that district and school leaders clearly define who will be responsible for different components and how you will measure progress and growth.
Transform Goals into Actionable Plans
Use these tips and best practices to proactively make a plan to support progress toward defined goals.
Build in Relevant Professional Development
Prior to the start of the school year, it is important to think about any new programs, offerings, or resources and who is impacted by the changes. It can be helpful to offer professional development for those involved to ensure their school year planning is reflective of the changes. Whether it be a shift to advisory periods, the availability of new tools, or new requirements or standards, ensuring that all educators and counselors know the reasons behind the changes, learn together to ensure a baseline of understanding, and have an opportunity to ask questions can go a long way in ensuring that new initiatives are rolled out strategically and with confidence. And, for new staff, PD sessions that offer an introduction to important programs, processes, and goals ensure continuity of support for students.
Define Metrics to Gauge Progress
Early in the school year, it is vital for administrators, counselors, and educators to be aligned on goals and to have clarity on how success will be measured to ensure collaboration and a common understanding. When goals are created, it is essential to note which metrics will be used to measure progress and how that information will be collected. And, if there is consistency in goals and data across buildings within a district, administrators can understand trends and unpack causal relationships by comparing outcomes.
Map out Schedules and Timelines
Once goals are established, it can be helpful to consider which benchmarks, events, or other processes across a school year are connected to those goals as well as who is involved in the different pieces. Doing this ensures a cohesive and ongoing approach toward a goal and eliminates redundancies in both effort and participation.
Align Communication Plans
Communication is critical to the success of most school- or district-related goals. It is essential that individuals or teams recognize their roles and responsibilities and how different components are related to broader goals. Rather than sending messages about programs, resources, action items, or events in isolation to administrators, school staff, or families, communications should be coordinated and well-planned. This thoughtful and strategic communication prevents last-minute crises where individuals are unaware of their role, deadline, or of an opportunity and often leads to better rates of participation and follow-through.
Schedule Opportunities to Check In and Collaborate
Rather than waiting for problems or issues to arise or for the end of the next school year, it can be valuable to have scheduled times to check in or take stock of how a program or work towards an articulated goal is progressing. This allows for interim assessments and thoughtful responses to either solve emerging issues or continue to build momentum.
Embedding a Respect for the Work of Educators, Counselors, and Support Staff
As a crucial underpinning to this important work, it is critical to begin the year with goals, plans, and intentions that both implicitly and explicitly value the work of educators and counselors who directly interact with students and families. Taking some time early in the year to establish a plan of communication and support for those doing the day-to-day work can be pivotal in ensuring progress on the goals articulated at the district or school level.
Counselors and educators must feel that they have the space and time to do their jobs well. Administrators can protect their time by not overutilizing them for substitute coverage in classrooms or other duties. Counselors and educators need to feel valued. Administrators and colleagues can and should regularly celebrate their contributions within the district or school community and recognize their impact on broader school and district outcomes.
And counselors and educators are the ones who most directly see the real-time progress and challenges on these goals throughout the school year. Finding ways to amplify their voice and perspective and creating channels for them to reach out to building-level and district-level leadership teams to share concerns, problem solve, and celebrate success can bolster the long-term success of a college and career readiness program and culture.
This is the third part to a three part series. To read part one, Click here. To Read Part Two, Click Here.
Once there are established goals that are rooted in the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of your district or school community, it is essential to share them more broadly with the team of professionals who will be working to make them a reality. It is vital to make a plan to embed these goals into the operations and processes of the coming school year so they do not get lost in the day-to-day business of the school year. And, it is essential that district and school leaders clearly define who will be responsible for different components and how you will measure progress and growth.
Transform Goals into Actionable Plans
Use these tips and best practices to proactively make a plan to support progress toward defined goals.
Build in Relevant Professional Development
Prior to the start of the school year, it is important to think about any new programs, offerings, or resources and who is impacted by the changes. It can be helpful to offer professional development for those involved to ensure their school year planning is reflective of the changes. Whether it be a shift to advisory periods, the availability of new tools, or new requirements or standards, ensuring that all educators and counselors know the reasons behind the changes, learn together to ensure a baseline of understanding, and have an opportunity to ask questions can go a long way in ensuring that new initiatives are rolled out strategically and with confidence. And, for new staff, PD sessions that offer an introduction to important programs, processes, and goals ensure continuity of support for students.
Define Metrics to Gauge Progress
Early in the school year, it is vital for administrators, counselors, and educators to be aligned on goals and to have clarity on how success will be measured to ensure collaboration and a common understanding. When goals are created, it is essential to note which metrics will be used to measure progress and how that information will be collected. And, if there is consistency in goals and data across buildings within a district, administrators can understand trends and unpack causal relationships by comparing outcomes.
Map out Schedules and Timelines
Once goals are established, it can be helpful to consider which benchmarks, events, or other processes across a school year are connected to those goals as well as who is involved in the different pieces. Doing this ensures a cohesive and ongoing approach toward a goal and eliminates redundancies in both effort and participation.
Align Communication Plans
Communication is critical to the success of most school- or district-related goals. It is essential that individuals or teams recognize their roles and responsibilities and how different components are related to broader goals. Rather than sending messages about programs, resources, action items, or events in isolation to administrators, school staff, or families, communications should be coordinated and well-planned. This thoughtful and strategic communication prevents last-minute crises where individuals are unaware of their role, deadline, or of an opportunity and often leads to better rates of participation and follow-through.
Schedule Opportunities to Check In and Collaborate
Rather than waiting for problems or issues to arise or for the end of the next school year, it can be valuable to have scheduled times to check in or take stock of how a program or work towards an articulated goal is progressing. This allows for interim assessments and thoughtful responses to either solve emerging issues or continue to build momentum.
Embedding a Respect for the Work of Educators, Counselors, and Support Staff
As a crucial underpinning to this important work, it is critical to begin the year with goals, plans, and intentions that both implicitly and explicitly value the work of educators and counselors who directly interact with students and families. Taking some time early in the year to establish a plan of communication and support for those doing the day-to-day work can be pivotal in ensuring progress on the goals articulated at the district or school level.
Counselors and educators must feel that they have the space and time to do their jobs well. Administrators can protect their time by not overutilizing them for substitute coverage in classrooms or other duties. Counselors and educators need to feel valued. Administrators and colleagues can and should regularly celebrate their contributions within the district or school community and recognize their impact on broader school and district outcomes.
And counselors and educators are the ones who most directly see the real-time progress and challenges on these goals throughout the school year. Finding ways to amplify their voice and perspective and creating channels for them to reach out to building-level and district-level leadership teams to share concerns, problem solve, and celebrate success can bolster the long-term success of a college and career readiness program and culture.
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This is the third part to a three part series. To read part one, Click here. To Read Part Two, Click Here.
Once there are established goals that are rooted in the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of your district or school community, it is essential to share them more broadly with the team of professionals who will be working to make them a reality. It is vital to make a plan to embed these goals into the operations and processes of the coming school year so they do not get lost in the day-to-day business of the school year. And, it is essential that district and school leaders clearly define who will be responsible for different components and how you will measure progress and growth.
Transform Goals into Actionable Plans
Use these tips and best practices to proactively make a plan to support progress toward defined goals.
Build in Relevant Professional Development
Prior to the start of the school year, it is important to think about any new programs, offerings, or resources and who is impacted by the changes. It can be helpful to offer professional development for those involved to ensure their school year planning is reflective of the changes. Whether it be a shift to advisory periods, the availability of new tools, or new requirements or standards, ensuring that all educators and counselors know the reasons behind the changes, learn together to ensure a baseline of understanding, and have an opportunity to ask questions can go a long way in ensuring that new initiatives are rolled out strategically and with confidence. And, for new staff, PD sessions that offer an introduction to important programs, processes, and goals ensure continuity of support for students.
Define Metrics to Gauge Progress
Early in the school year, it is vital for administrators, counselors, and educators to be aligned on goals and to have clarity on how success will be measured to ensure collaboration and a common understanding. When goals are created, it is essential to note which metrics will be used to measure progress and how that information will be collected. And, if there is consistency in goals and data across buildings within a district, administrators can understand trends and unpack causal relationships by comparing outcomes.
Map out Schedules and Timelines
Once goals are established, it can be helpful to consider which benchmarks, events, or other processes across a school year are connected to those goals as well as who is involved in the different pieces. Doing this ensures a cohesive and ongoing approach toward a goal and eliminates redundancies in both effort and participation.
Align Communication Plans
Communication is critical to the success of most school- or district-related goals. It is essential that individuals or teams recognize their roles and responsibilities and how different components are related to broader goals. Rather than sending messages about programs, resources, action items, or events in isolation to administrators, school staff, or families, communications should be coordinated and well-planned. This thoughtful and strategic communication prevents last-minute crises where individuals are unaware of their role, deadline, or of an opportunity and often leads to better rates of participation and follow-through.
Schedule Opportunities to Check In and Collaborate
Rather than waiting for problems or issues to arise or for the end of the next school year, it can be valuable to have scheduled times to check in or take stock of how a program or work towards an articulated goal is progressing. This allows for interim assessments and thoughtful responses to either solve emerging issues or continue to build momentum.
Embedding a Respect for the Work of Educators, Counselors, and Support Staff
As a crucial underpinning to this important work, it is critical to begin the year with goals, plans, and intentions that both implicitly and explicitly value the work of educators and counselors who directly interact with students and families. Taking some time early in the year to establish a plan of communication and support for those doing the day-to-day work can be pivotal in ensuring progress on the goals articulated at the district or school level.
Counselors and educators must feel that they have the space and time to do their jobs well. Administrators can protect their time by not overutilizing them for substitute coverage in classrooms or other duties. Counselors and educators need to feel valued. Administrators and colleagues can and should regularly celebrate their contributions within the district or school community and recognize their impact on broader school and district outcomes.
And counselors and educators are the ones who most directly see the real-time progress and challenges on these goals throughout the school year. Finding ways to amplify their voice and perspective and creating channels for them to reach out to building-level and district-level leadership teams to share concerns, problem solve, and celebrate success can bolster the long-term success of a college and career readiness program and culture.
This is the third part to a three part series. To read part one, Click here. To Read Part Two, Click Here.
Once there are established goals that are rooted in the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of your district or school community, it is essential to share them more broadly with the team of professionals who will be working to make them a reality. It is vital to make a plan to embed these goals into the operations and processes of the coming school year so they do not get lost in the day-to-day business of the school year. And, it is essential that district and school leaders clearly define who will be responsible for different components and how you will measure progress and growth.
Transform Goals into Actionable Plans
Use these tips and best practices to proactively make a plan to support progress toward defined goals.
Build in Relevant Professional Development
Prior to the start of the school year, it is important to think about any new programs, offerings, or resources and who is impacted by the changes. It can be helpful to offer professional development for those involved to ensure their school year planning is reflective of the changes. Whether it be a shift to advisory periods, the availability of new tools, or new requirements or standards, ensuring that all educators and counselors know the reasons behind the changes, learn together to ensure a baseline of understanding, and have an opportunity to ask questions can go a long way in ensuring that new initiatives are rolled out strategically and with confidence. And, for new staff, PD sessions that offer an introduction to important programs, processes, and goals ensure continuity of support for students.
Define Metrics to Gauge Progress
Early in the school year, it is vital for administrators, counselors, and educators to be aligned on goals and to have clarity on how success will be measured to ensure collaboration and a common understanding. When goals are created, it is essential to note which metrics will be used to measure progress and how that information will be collected. And, if there is consistency in goals and data across buildings within a district, administrators can understand trends and unpack causal relationships by comparing outcomes.
Map out Schedules and Timelines
Once goals are established, it can be helpful to consider which benchmarks, events, or other processes across a school year are connected to those goals as well as who is involved in the different pieces. Doing this ensures a cohesive and ongoing approach toward a goal and eliminates redundancies in both effort and participation.
Align Communication Plans
Communication is critical to the success of most school- or district-related goals. It is essential that individuals or teams recognize their roles and responsibilities and how different components are related to broader goals. Rather than sending messages about programs, resources, action items, or events in isolation to administrators, school staff, or families, communications should be coordinated and well-planned. This thoughtful and strategic communication prevents last-minute crises where individuals are unaware of their role, deadline, or of an opportunity and often leads to better rates of participation and follow-through.
Schedule Opportunities to Check In and Collaborate
Rather than waiting for problems or issues to arise or for the end of the next school year, it can be valuable to have scheduled times to check in or take stock of how a program or work towards an articulated goal is progressing. This allows for interim assessments and thoughtful responses to either solve emerging issues or continue to build momentum.
Embedding a Respect for the Work of Educators, Counselors, and Support Staff
As a crucial underpinning to this important work, it is critical to begin the year with goals, plans, and intentions that both implicitly and explicitly value the work of educators and counselors who directly interact with students and families. Taking some time early in the year to establish a plan of communication and support for those doing the day-to-day work can be pivotal in ensuring progress on the goals articulated at the district or school level.
Counselors and educators must feel that they have the space and time to do their jobs well. Administrators can protect their time by not overutilizing them for substitute coverage in classrooms or other duties. Counselors and educators need to feel valued. Administrators and colleagues can and should regularly celebrate their contributions within the district or school community and recognize their impact on broader school and district outcomes.
And counselors and educators are the ones who most directly see the real-time progress and challenges on these goals throughout the school year. Finding ways to amplify their voice and perspective and creating channels for them to reach out to building-level and district-level leadership teams to share concerns, problem solve, and celebrate success can bolster the long-term success of a college and career readiness program and culture.
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This is the third part to a three part series. To read part one, Click here. To Read Part Two, Click Here.
Once there are established goals that are rooted in the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of your district or school community, it is essential to share them more broadly with the team of professionals who will be working to make them a reality. It is vital to make a plan to embed these goals into the operations and processes of the coming school year so they do not get lost in the day-to-day business of the school year. And, it is essential that district and school leaders clearly define who will be responsible for different components and how you will measure progress and growth.
Transform Goals into Actionable Plans
Use these tips and best practices to proactively make a plan to support progress toward defined goals.
Build in Relevant Professional Development
Prior to the start of the school year, it is important to think about any new programs, offerings, or resources and who is impacted by the changes. It can be helpful to offer professional development for those involved to ensure their school year planning is reflective of the changes. Whether it be a shift to advisory periods, the availability of new tools, or new requirements or standards, ensuring that all educators and counselors know the reasons behind the changes, learn together to ensure a baseline of understanding, and have an opportunity to ask questions can go a long way in ensuring that new initiatives are rolled out strategically and with confidence. And, for new staff, PD sessions that offer an introduction to important programs, processes, and goals ensure continuity of support for students.
Define Metrics to Gauge Progress
Early in the school year, it is vital for administrators, counselors, and educators to be aligned on goals and to have clarity on how success will be measured to ensure collaboration and a common understanding. When goals are created, it is essential to note which metrics will be used to measure progress and how that information will be collected. And, if there is consistency in goals and data across buildings within a district, administrators can understand trends and unpack causal relationships by comparing outcomes.
Map out Schedules and Timelines
Once goals are established, it can be helpful to consider which benchmarks, events, or other processes across a school year are connected to those goals as well as who is involved in the different pieces. Doing this ensures a cohesive and ongoing approach toward a goal and eliminates redundancies in both effort and participation.
Align Communication Plans
Communication is critical to the success of most school- or district-related goals. It is essential that individuals or teams recognize their roles and responsibilities and how different components are related to broader goals. Rather than sending messages about programs, resources, action items, or events in isolation to administrators, school staff, or families, communications should be coordinated and well-planned. This thoughtful and strategic communication prevents last-minute crises where individuals are unaware of their role, deadline, or of an opportunity and often leads to better rates of participation and follow-through.
Schedule Opportunities to Check In and Collaborate
Rather than waiting for problems or issues to arise or for the end of the next school year, it can be valuable to have scheduled times to check in or take stock of how a program or work towards an articulated goal is progressing. This allows for interim assessments and thoughtful responses to either solve emerging issues or continue to build momentum.
Embedding a Respect for the Work of Educators, Counselors, and Support Staff
As a crucial underpinning to this important work, it is critical to begin the year with goals, plans, and intentions that both implicitly and explicitly value the work of educators and counselors who directly interact with students and families. Taking some time early in the year to establish a plan of communication and support for those doing the day-to-day work can be pivotal in ensuring progress on the goals articulated at the district or school level.
Counselors and educators must feel that they have the space and time to do their jobs well. Administrators can protect their time by not overutilizing them for substitute coverage in classrooms or other duties. Counselors and educators need to feel valued. Administrators and colleagues can and should regularly celebrate their contributions within the district or school community and recognize their impact on broader school and district outcomes.
And counselors and educators are the ones who most directly see the real-time progress and challenges on these goals throughout the school year. Finding ways to amplify their voice and perspective and creating channels for them to reach out to building-level and district-level leadership teams to share concerns, problem solve, and celebrate success can bolster the long-term success of a college and career readiness program and culture.
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This is the third part to a three part series. To read part one, Click here. To Read Part Two, Click Here.
Once there are established goals that are rooted in the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of your district or school community, it is essential to share them more broadly with the team of professionals who will be working to make them a reality. It is vital to make a plan to embed these goals into the operations and processes of the coming school year so they do not get lost in the day-to-day business of the school year. And, it is essential that district and school leaders clearly define who will be responsible for different components and how you will measure progress and growth.
Transform Goals into Actionable Plans
Use these tips and best practices to proactively make a plan to support progress toward defined goals.
Build in Relevant Professional Development
Prior to the start of the school year, it is important to think about any new programs, offerings, or resources and who is impacted by the changes. It can be helpful to offer professional development for those involved to ensure their school year planning is reflective of the changes. Whether it be a shift to advisory periods, the availability of new tools, or new requirements or standards, ensuring that all educators and counselors know the reasons behind the changes, learn together to ensure a baseline of understanding, and have an opportunity to ask questions can go a long way in ensuring that new initiatives are rolled out strategically and with confidence. And, for new staff, PD sessions that offer an introduction to important programs, processes, and goals ensure continuity of support for students.
Define Metrics to Gauge Progress
Early in the school year, it is vital for administrators, counselors, and educators to be aligned on goals and to have clarity on how success will be measured to ensure collaboration and a common understanding. When goals are created, it is essential to note which metrics will be used to measure progress and how that information will be collected. And, if there is consistency in goals and data across buildings within a district, administrators can understand trends and unpack causal relationships by comparing outcomes.
Map out Schedules and Timelines
Once goals are established, it can be helpful to consider which benchmarks, events, or other processes across a school year are connected to those goals as well as who is involved in the different pieces. Doing this ensures a cohesive and ongoing approach toward a goal and eliminates redundancies in both effort and participation.
Align Communication Plans
Communication is critical to the success of most school- or district-related goals. It is essential that individuals or teams recognize their roles and responsibilities and how different components are related to broader goals. Rather than sending messages about programs, resources, action items, or events in isolation to administrators, school staff, or families, communications should be coordinated and well-planned. This thoughtful and strategic communication prevents last-minute crises where individuals are unaware of their role, deadline, or of an opportunity and often leads to better rates of participation and follow-through.
Schedule Opportunities to Check In and Collaborate
Rather than waiting for problems or issues to arise or for the end of the next school year, it can be valuable to have scheduled times to check in or take stock of how a program or work towards an articulated goal is progressing. This allows for interim assessments and thoughtful responses to either solve emerging issues or continue to build momentum.
Embedding a Respect for the Work of Educators, Counselors, and Support Staff
As a crucial underpinning to this important work, it is critical to begin the year with goals, plans, and intentions that both implicitly and explicitly value the work of educators and counselors who directly interact with students and families. Taking some time early in the year to establish a plan of communication and support for those doing the day-to-day work can be pivotal in ensuring progress on the goals articulated at the district or school level.
Counselors and educators must feel that they have the space and time to do their jobs well. Administrators can protect their time by not overutilizing them for substitute coverage in classrooms or other duties. Counselors and educators need to feel valued. Administrators and colleagues can and should regularly celebrate their contributions within the district or school community and recognize their impact on broader school and district outcomes.
And counselors and educators are the ones who most directly see the real-time progress and challenges on these goals throughout the school year. Finding ways to amplify their voice and perspective and creating channels for them to reach out to building-level and district-level leadership teams to share concerns, problem solve, and celebrate success can bolster the long-term success of a college and career readiness program and culture.
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This is the third part to a three part series. To read part one, Click here. To Read Part Two, Click Here.
Once there are established goals that are rooted in the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of your district or school community, it is essential to share them more broadly with the team of professionals who will be working to make them a reality. It is vital to make a plan to embed these goals into the operations and processes of the coming school year so they do not get lost in the day-to-day business of the school year. And, it is essential that district and school leaders clearly define who will be responsible for different components and how you will measure progress and growth.
Transform Goals into Actionable Plans
Use these tips and best practices to proactively make a plan to support progress toward defined goals.
Build in Relevant Professional Development
Prior to the start of the school year, it is important to think about any new programs, offerings, or resources and who is impacted by the changes. It can be helpful to offer professional development for those involved to ensure their school year planning is reflective of the changes. Whether it be a shift to advisory periods, the availability of new tools, or new requirements or standards, ensuring that all educators and counselors know the reasons behind the changes, learn together to ensure a baseline of understanding, and have an opportunity to ask questions can go a long way in ensuring that new initiatives are rolled out strategically and with confidence. And, for new staff, PD sessions that offer an introduction to important programs, processes, and goals ensure continuity of support for students.
Define Metrics to Gauge Progress
Early in the school year, it is vital for administrators, counselors, and educators to be aligned on goals and to have clarity on how success will be measured to ensure collaboration and a common understanding. When goals are created, it is essential to note which metrics will be used to measure progress and how that information will be collected. And, if there is consistency in goals and data across buildings within a district, administrators can understand trends and unpack causal relationships by comparing outcomes.
Map out Schedules and Timelines
Once goals are established, it can be helpful to consider which benchmarks, events, or other processes across a school year are connected to those goals as well as who is involved in the different pieces. Doing this ensures a cohesive and ongoing approach toward a goal and eliminates redundancies in both effort and participation.
Align Communication Plans
Communication is critical to the success of most school- or district-related goals. It is essential that individuals or teams recognize their roles and responsibilities and how different components are related to broader goals. Rather than sending messages about programs, resources, action items, or events in isolation to administrators, school staff, or families, communications should be coordinated and well-planned. This thoughtful and strategic communication prevents last-minute crises where individuals are unaware of their role, deadline, or of an opportunity and often leads to better rates of participation and follow-through.
Schedule Opportunities to Check In and Collaborate
Rather than waiting for problems or issues to arise or for the end of the next school year, it can be valuable to have scheduled times to check in or take stock of how a program or work towards an articulated goal is progressing. This allows for interim assessments and thoughtful responses to either solve emerging issues or continue to build momentum.
Embedding a Respect for the Work of Educators, Counselors, and Support Staff
As a crucial underpinning to this important work, it is critical to begin the year with goals, plans, and intentions that both implicitly and explicitly value the work of educators and counselors who directly interact with students and families. Taking some time early in the year to establish a plan of communication and support for those doing the day-to-day work can be pivotal in ensuring progress on the goals articulated at the district or school level.
Counselors and educators must feel that they have the space and time to do their jobs well. Administrators can protect their time by not overutilizing them for substitute coverage in classrooms or other duties. Counselors and educators need to feel valued. Administrators and colleagues can and should regularly celebrate their contributions within the district or school community and recognize their impact on broader school and district outcomes.
And counselors and educators are the ones who most directly see the real-time progress and challenges on these goals throughout the school year. Finding ways to amplify their voice and perspective and creating channels for them to reach out to building-level and district-level leadership teams to share concerns, problem solve, and celebrate success can bolster the long-term success of a college and career readiness program and culture.
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