Positive school culture requires compelling and aligned vision, mission, goals and values, explicit behavioral expectations and management systems, proactive and responsive student support services, and involved families and community.
ESF Lever 3: Positive school culture requires compelling and aligned vision, mission, goals and values, explicit behavioral expectations and management systems, proactive and responsive student support services, and involved families and community.
Quickly adjusting to and improving remote learning requires a strong cultural foundation of trust, shared understanding of vision, goals, and expectations, and effective support for holistic development and the needs of students and staff. Creating this remote school culture requires frequent communication between families and staff, access to technology and connectivity, and inclusion of staff, student, and family input around vision, mission, and procedures for executing. Further, given that student learning at home requires greater self-direction, teachers will need to exert additional attention and effort to build connection with and amongst students and families, as well as develop strategies for ensuring student support services are made available and accessible.
Remote Power Moves for this lever
Use the buttons below to explore information and resources tied to each Power MoveClearly communicate remote vision and expectations with the community in understandable, accessible ways
Adapt and clearly communicate culture and equitable behavior practices, policies, and protocols for remote instruction
Remotely collect and act upon data to assess climate as well as student and family experience and support needs
Provide staff training and guidance on how to remotely support the development of student mental health and wellness skills
Offer clear and consistent means for all students and families to remotely communicate with staff
