Personal Leadership Goal: 2.3 Modeling and Visibility
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Indicator number: 2.3.1
Indicator name: Modeling and Visibility
Developing Indicators
Use informal check-ins with teachers and support staff to promote interdependence.
Monthly Action Plan for Progress:
Action Steps:
By when, and with whom?
Results/Impact?
October: Reach out to our family engagement specialist to see where she would like me to assist in our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration to ensure maximum visibility.
September 25 with Ms.Noriega
Successful meeting because she encouraged me to help with the front table as parents check in to the event. I learned more about the families as they signed in and got their tickets for the festival.
November: Got a team together to plan a holiday event for the community in December where all staff would get a chance to connect with the families.
November 9, 2023 with our principal and other staff
Event called "Jingle & Mingle" and now we will discuss the details of the event and how to promote it.
December: Handed out flyers before and after school to promote holiday event to the families. I personally invited them all during drop off and pick up times.
December 4-8, 2023 with my principal
We had a beautiful event on December 8th, and we had a full house. I went around and checked in with all families. I introeuced myself and said hello to everyone that stopped by.
January: Drop in every morning to check in with teachers and ask them how I can support them.
January 1 and all 16 classroom teachers
Teachers have expressed that they feel supported and joy from getting visited weekly.
February: Drop in every morning to check in with teachers and TA's to ask how I can support them.
February 1 and all classroom teachers and TA's.
Teacher assistants expressed their needs in regards to supporting the teachers during small group instruction. I have been able to purchase materials and supplies to assist them.
March: Drop in every morning to check in with teachers, TA's, yard supervisors and all staff to ask how I can support them.
March 1 and all classroom teachers, TA's, yard supervisors, and all staff.
This month, yard supervisors have enjoyed my check-ins with them. They have made suggestions to improve yard supervision. I will also have our Dean of Operations meet with them weekly starting in April because they enjoy meeting with someone from the admin team to bring change.
April: Hosting staff check-ins. To enhance transparency, foster trust, and strengthen our school community, we will meet briefly to accomplish the following: reflect on the week's events, announce upcoming news, and acknowledge outstanding team efforts.
First meeting is April 5 from 3:00pm-3:15pm. All staff must attend.
Staff appreciated the updates about the following week. They enjoyed ending our Friday with appreciations.
May: Created the "Principal's Award" to award students who have great attendance, completing classwork and following class/schoolwide behavior expectations. I did daily classroom walkthroughs grades Tk-5 to be more visible to students and teachers.
May 1, 2024 with 16 Gen Ed Teachers + 1 Sped Teacher
I connected with students and teachers more. Parent volunteers noticed that I was more visible in the classroom. I supported teachers on the spot when they needed something. I got to know more students by their first name.
June: Created the "Principal's Award" to award students who have great attendance, completing classwork and following class/schoolwide behavior expectations. I did daily classroom walkthroughs grades Tk-5 to be more visible to students and teachers.
Continued this work from May.
Students were excited to see me come in and support their class. I highlighted student work and good behavior, which resulted in a positive school culture/climate.
Evidence of Growth or Competency:
As a school Interim principal, I believe it's important to be visible and actively involved in our classrooms every day. By visiting each classroom at least once a day, I show both teachers and students that I am here to support them. This initiative allows me to model effective leadership behaviors, such as being present, approachable, and engaged in the learning process. It also helps me understand the challenges and successes happening in real-time, so I can provide better support and guidance. When teachers see me in their classrooms, they know I am invested in their growth and the success of our students. Being visible helps build trust and strengthens our school community. It shows that I care about the quality of education and the well-being of everyone in our school. This daily presence reinforces a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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