Improved Leadership
Signal the need for dramatic change with improved leadership.
Bringing in New Leadership
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Engaging Teachers and Students Through Strong Leadership
Watch a slideshow that outlines the steps that Jarvis Sanford, the principal of Dodge Renaissance Academy, took to plan the school turnaround process, obtain staff and community support, and increase students' performance and love of learning. He stresses the importance of the principal being visible throughout the school. The sample material, Description of Turnaround With New Leadership, details the school's turnaround process.
Presentations
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Engaging Teachers and Students Through Strong Leadership
Watch a slideshow that outlines the steps that Jarvis Sanford, the principal of Dodge Renaissance Academy, took to plan the school turnaround process.
Interviews
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Moving Turnaround Efforts Forward
Two new elementary school principals discuss continuing and improving upon programs already in place in their schools. -
Establishing a Climate for Learning
A new principal signals change and establishes a climate for learning. -
Building Turnaround Principals' Knowledge and Skills
Two district leaders in Chicago Public Schools describe efforts to develop a strong cadre of school principals. -
Cultivating the Ability to Lead (Part 1)
Listen to the vice president of the NYC Leadership Academy's Principal Preparation Program describe how they select potential leaders to participate in the program. -
Cultivating the Ability to Lead (Part 2)
Listen to the vice president of the NYC Leadership Academy's Principal Preparation Program describe the structure of the 14-month program.
Changing Leadership Practices
Five Pillars That Guide Change
Turnaround schools often follow a core set of principles that target immediate areas of change. A high school principal describes the core principles that guided this school improvement process, which include personalization, focus on content standards, and use of instructional time. (4:39 min)
Interviews
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Five Pillars That Guide Change
A high school principal describes the core principles that guided this school improvement process. -
Districts and Schools Working Together to Achieve Results
Regional support systems help schools and districts improve instruction through analyzing the use of time, quality of lessons, student engagement, and teacher behavior. -
Building Relationships With Parents
A new principal describes changes she made to build stronger relationships with the parents and the community.