Game Changer! The STETHS Story! Connecting the Dots to Improve Students’ Outcomes and School Culture The STETHS Story!
The Dots School Outcomes Attitude Planning Climate & Culture Relationships Branding Personal & Professional Development Instructional Leadership Accountability Stakeholders Planning
ATTITUDE! Passion Philosophy – Why do I (want to) lead I am on a MISSION not a Job Educational Process as a Business
Planning Setting School Goals Review Research Data Gathering Integration of stakeholders in the planning activities
Climate & Culture Building interactive relationships Getting Buy-ins Establishing patterns, norms, structures, direction Creating Conducive Physical Environment
Branding Establishing & Promoting Brand STETHS Core Beliefs, Values, Guiding Principles, Purpose, Mission, Vision Setting Standards Expectations to self identify the Brand Reinforcing the idea that students’ success is as a result of their association with the BRAND
Relationships Partnerships Communications Mentoring – Teachers / Students Rewards / Recognition
Stakeholders Engage Parents & Community Members Organising and Engaging alumni Partnering with Business Entities Networking
Personal and Professional Development Caring about well-being of students and staff Professional Development Seminars Sponsored PD Activities / Resources External Exchange / Interactive Activities Social Activities Co-Curricular Activities
Instructional Leadership Selling my Philosophy on how instructions should be carried out Establishing Priorities Structuring Instructional Support / Resources Providing opportunities for feedback
Accountability & Responsibility Data Driven Decision making Record keeping & Reporting Taking responsibility for successes as well as failures Modelling Expectations