2. 9 Common Characteristics of Successful Schools From: What we know about successful school leadership (2003). - American Education Research Association (AERA)What we know about successful school leadership Clear and Shared Focus High Standards and Expectations Effective School Leadership High Levels of Collaboration & Communication Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Aligned with Standards Frequent Monitoring of Teaching and Learning Focused Professional Development Supportive Learning Environment High Levels of Community and Parent Involvement

3. Blue Ribbon Schools Criteria Student Focus & Support Challenging standards, curricula Active teaching & learning School Organization and culture Professional community Leadership & educational vitality Family & community relations Indicators of academic success

4. Factors Influencing Achievement 1. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum 2. Challenging Goals and Effective Feedback 3. Parent and Community Involvement 4. Safe and Orderly Environment 5. Collegiality and Professionalism 6. Instructional Strategies 7. Classroom Management 8. Classroom Curriculum Design School Teacher Student 9. Home Environment 10. Learning Intelligence/ Background Knowledge 11. Motivation Marzano

5. Characteristics that Guide Student Achievement High Performing Schools 1.Common mission, vision, values and goals. 2.Ensuring achievement for all students with systems for prevention and intervention. 3.Collaboration focused on teaching and learning. 4.Using data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement. 5.Gaining active engagement from family & community 6.Building sustainable leadership capacity.

6. Nine Central Characteristics of High Performance in Schools 1. Focus instruction around student’s interests, learning styles, and aptitudes through a variety of small learning community approaches. 2.Unrelenting commitment to excellence for all students. 3.Commitment of resources and attention to ninth grade students. 4.Rigorous and relevant twelfth grade year. 5.Laser-like focus on data at the classroom level to make daily instructional decisions for individual students. 6.High-quality curriculum and instruction that focuses on rigor and relevance. 7.Provide students with adults with whom they can develop personal relationships and be allowed the opportunity to use reflective thought. 8.Focus and maintain professional development around a limited number of high-impact initiatives. 9.Solid and dedicated leadership. International Center for Leadership in Education Willard R Daggett, Ed. D http://www.leadered.com/index.shtml http://www.leadered.com/index.shtml