Building Principal Entry Plan Erin Van Guilder

Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

The First Three Months Administrative

Prior to the start of school, transition from current educational role to a new position (coordinated with out going principal and relevant staff), while performing all current duties and assuming new responsibilities. Prior to the start of school, meet individually with each Assistant Principal and Leadership Team in order to obtain their assessment on strengths and weaknesses in overall building program, while learning the processes, duties, and responsibilities carried out by the administrative team. Spend time getting to know members of the administrative team both personally and professionally in order to build rapport and begin functioning as a team unit. Review past years activity calendar and principal participation as well as lead teacher facilitating events. Review all instructional and non-instructional successes at the school from past administration. Review after school programs and participation percentages. Prior to the start of school, meet with the Chief Financial Officer to review specific areas of budgeting, student activity funds, and other important job related functions connected to that department. Review last years budget with the secretary and Chief Financial Officer to determine past allocations of funds and new allocation considerations with vision renewal. Prior to the start of school, review current School Improvement Plan and progress towards goal. Investigate how the SIP was developed and who were the stakeholders. Discuss and plan a seamless integration of current SIP and Core Values. Review teacher professional learning goals and supporting curriculum trainings, leadership meetings and professional development provided to meet and train staff. Prior to the start of school, create a comprehensive checklist and guide with the assistance of the leadership team, other principals and office staff encompassing all necessary activities, and to-do items from the overall opening of school until October. Conduct a needs assessment base on Core Values (How do we learn, How do we create, How do we lead?)- Inquiry based conversation with all staff members throughout the summer around: Where we are in alignment with the core values How that foundation will lead us to what we together can Our accountability as learners and educators to further develop our skills

Meet with the Special Education Coordinator to review sub group data and discuss current initiatives, progress, and needs assessment for special education with the school. Discuss the

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Core Values with Special Education coordinator as an inclusive vision for all students. Discuss procedure for state testing (example: PSSA) and coordination of services for IEP testing. Meet with the Special Education Coordinator to review Gifted Support Services and acceleration model. Tour the physical plant with head custodian and discuss schedule for improvements in summer months. Study and learn building map and location of key areas. Work with custodians and head custodians to develop a schedule for custodian summer work. Work with custodians and head custodians to inventory school equipment, playgroup equipment, alarm systems, and communication and collaboration procedures between custodians and teachers. Review all district improvement goals, agenda logs and meeting notes from school board meeting and administrative leadership meetings, and district curriculum supervision procedures. Meet individually with members of the Central Office team in order to develop positive relationships, understand the connections of their roles in regards to the building principal, and foster a positive working relationship Create a comprehensive checklist and guide with the assistance of the leadership team, other principals and office staff encompassing all necessary activities, to do items from October to Winter Break.

Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

Communications and Collaboration

Prior to the start of school, meet and build relationships with Office Staff or Secretary Set up a time to go to lunch and get to know your secretary. Develop times to review budget timelines, procedures, data processor, registration, drills, external partnerships, staff listing, etc. Determine communication system and organization system both can agree on. Prior to the start of school, work towards strengthening community partnerships and to support innovation and leadership opportunities for students. Be present and available to local businesses and commercial properties in the area to share the vision of a collaborative partnership. Prior to the start of school, align partnerships with Science Leadership Academy, Will Richardsons Professional Learning Communities Year Long PD Cohort, Educon, and ISTE to provide lasting partnerships for teachers for professional learning and engaging in change with supportive cohorts of educators. Prior to the start of school, collaboratively develop (with parents, teachers, and community, and Director of Technology) a Professional Academy week for immersion into 21st Century

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Educations. Laptops for all students and teachers (if not already established) Invite teachers, students, and parents to work together to develop a supportive partnership on educating our learners about Digital Citizenship. (Ongoing throughout the year) Parent Academies throughout the year will be established and offered. Work with custodians and head custodians to establish and/or develop mutual expectations and problem solving norms to ensure a positive workplace for all staff throughout the school year. Set up custodian staff meetings to develop policies for the current building systems i.e. building use requests, night custodians and access to building, building schedule for all custodians and responsibilities. Inquire about existing community partnerships and develop a Community Partnership Team comprised on teachers, parents, businesses, and students to make personal contact with businesses supporting schools. Meet and discuss values and vision with Home and School Association to determine past practices and future supports for our school. With Leadership Team, introduce the aspect of Advisors for all students. Each staff member will be an advisor to 20 kids from the time they enter school to exiting. These advisors are the student advocates, parent contacts, and sponsors of the student. This partnership will build values of leadership, respect, and collaborative learning. Determine and prepare for initial meeting with students on the first day of school. Student Responsibility; How will the school is a better place when you enroll or because you are here? Consider school pride, changes in rules, student safety, student learning, open door policy for students/principal, student achievement. Spend time with students during activities, transitions between classes, lunch, visiting classrooms, playing soccer at recess, etc. Schedule Back to School Night in the later part of September. Invite all parents, teachers, community members and businesses (Configure round table groups for presentation instead of take and get presentations) Share Vision and Focus Share Teacher Visions on What we want our school to be Share our Norms Share current student achievement data Inquiry discussion at tables- what do we want our school to be how can our community contribute to this dream and make it a reality? Group Share, and Individual Contribution sheet Teacher Presentations to Parents

Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

Building Principal Entry Plan Erin Van Guilder

Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

Curriculum and Instruction

Prior to start of school, meet with the current Director of Technology to discuss current AUP, share our innovative vision, and determine needs to support vision within our school. Work with Director of Technology to establish communication procedures with parents through website, blog, twitter, email, and phone. Prior to the start of school, teachers will work collaboratively with internal and external teams to understand the NETS and how they will lead innovation in the classroom. Integration of 21st Century Education into all Core Subjects 21st Century Tools Continue Professional Development Model for Adult Learning External Partnerships for weekly planning and support Laptops for all students and teachers (if not already established) Invite teachers, students, and parents to work together to develop a supportive partnership on educating our learners about Digital Citizenship Prior to the start of school, develop a master schedule with willing staff/administrative to include 2 hour Faculty Workshops each week Staff Meeting and Professional Learning Communities Rotating Schedule Data Meetings New Teacher Meetings- walk through, modeling, co teaching, mentor opportunities Develop Support Staff Schedule for Special Needs students and Special Area schedule Work with Academic Coach to review and analyze all student achievement data from current year and past year. (PSSA, PVAAS, 4sight, DIBELS, etc.) Work to align current data and conversation foundations with vision renewal to substantiate the purpose for continual change. Meeting with Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator or Assistance Superintendent to review current Mentoring Program for new teachers and determine if the necessary PD and access to materials are available. Consider: What Ifs Protocol if there are gaps in pedagogy or school culture learning aspects (possible book study on Classrooms that Work by Marzano) Schedule a time to meet students at grade level meetings the first week of school. Engage students in the What If Dreams in Education and internalizing core values of our school. Additional issues of needs and strength assessments will be addressed and welcomed in a problem solution forum with students. Review all district improvement goals, agenda logs and meeting notes from school board meeting and administrative leadership meetings, and district curriculum supervision procedures. Thoroughly plan and deliver first three months of faculty meetings to establish the overall tone, climate, vision, and goals for the school. (Refer to district alignment and k-12 articulation) Discussions to center around foundational principles of Vision Renewal, Set

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Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen
Establishing Norms for all meetings, Inquiry and Core Values, and Discipline Perspectives. Generate School Rules around Respect and What If Conversations.

Continue membership and join additional relevant organizations in order to enhance knowledge base, network, and take advantage of opportunities in field of education.

Supervision
Prior to start of school, thoroughly review and become familiar with disciplinary procedures from the last administration. Review referrals and disciplinary/bullying forms with an inquiry driven though process. Discipline Conservation How do you define discipline in your school and in your classroom? What might the disciplinary forms and referrals be telling an outsider/educator/parent/student? How do we define it here? What do the referrals tell us and how might our instructional, assessment and curriculum be factors in our discipline issues? How might we refocus our efforts to a more collaborative approach amongst teachers and students? If this is the one thing you are concerned about, you will never get to the second.Chris Lehmann Review faculty and students handbook and revise to align with mission, vision, discipline, and values with Leadership Team if necessary. Work with Director of Technology and the Technology Committee (parents, teachers, students) to oversee the laptop program, procedures and guidelines for adults and students to ensure a safe and progressive learning environment. With Academic Coach and Leadership Team, conduct bi- weekly walk through to assess core values, vision, and culture. Include teachers and students in this process to get a school wide perspective on how to support change, closing the gaps, and reaching new heights. Schedule 45 minute Student Learning Conversation with all Staff Members to include inquiry questions aligned with learning standards, 21st Century NETs for Students, Inquiry driven and collaborative learning (see below). Then have staff reflect on these questions and answers and use the What If thought process to consider alternatives for collaborative share. How do you? 1. Develop teaching lesson plans 2. Provide ongoing opportunities for innovation, technology, and leadership in your instruction and learning? 3. Determine what students know and are able to do 4. Use informal and formal data from last year to assist in planning 5. Differentiate instruction for all learners 6. Use the current curriculum materials provided 7. Monitor progress of students 8. Communicate progress to students and parents 9. Collaborate with others 10. Rely on support staff partnerships 11. Continue Learning?

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Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen
12. Share your learning with others?

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Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

The First Six Months Administration

Work with Pupil Services and the Guidance Counselors to organize information about related services for students and parents. Prior to the start of school, create a comprehensive checklist and guide with the assistance of the leadership team, other principals and office staff encompassing all necessary activities, to do items from the Winter Break to March.

Communication and Collaboration

Conduct initial student, parent, and teacher surveys to understand the climate, culture expectations of the school. What are the traditions of the school you value? Spend time with students during activities, transitions between classes, lunch, visiting classrooms, playing soccer at recess, etc.

Curriculum and Instruction

Meet with Leadership Team and Instructional Support Teach to review (RTII) Response to Intervention model and student support services. Work with leadership team to analyze data and determine interventions or revisions to academic curriculum. Conduct data team meetings to discuss the current data and instructional plans. Utilize the learning walk method to monitory instructional action plans for RTII and for instructional school goals with leadership team and select teachers.

Supervision
Prior to the start of school, create a comprehensive checklist and guide with the assistance of the leadership team, other principals and office staff encompassing all necessary activities, to do items from the Winter Break to March.

Building Principal Entry Plan Erin Van Guilder

Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

First Year Administrative

Review and refine past years activity calendar and principal participation. Review after school programs and participation percentages and determine alternatives, if necessary. Prior to the start of school, meet with the Chief Financial Officer to review specific area budgets, and student activity funds. Review last years budget with the secretary and Chief Financial Officer to determine past allocations of funds and new allocation considerations with vision renewal. Review teacher professional learning goals and supporting curriculum trainings, leadership meetings and professional development provided to meet and train staff. Use the professional goals to assess progress on past SIP and alignment with current SIP. Review current School Improvement Plan and progress towards goal. Discuss and plan a seamless integration of current SIP and Core Values with the leadership team. Conduct a survey reflection on the schools implementation on Core Values (How do we learn? How do we create? How do we lead?) Continue the forward planning of Core Values and lead focus on accountable as learners and educators. Discuss the reflection data of the survey on Core Values with Special Education coordinator and its impact on value for all students. Meet with the Special Education Coordinator to review sub group data for PSSAs and PVAAS scores. Discuss current initiatives, progress, and needs assessment for special education with the school for the current year. Work with custodians and head custodians to develop a schedule for custodian summer work. Review all district improvement goals, agenda logs and meeting notes from school board meeting and administrative leadership meetings, and district curriculum supervision procedures throughout the year.

Communications and Collaboration

Review, reflect and alter (if necessary) on times to review budget timelines, procedures, data processor, registration, drills, external partnerships, staff listing, etc. Work with the secretary to review and reflect on the current communication and organization

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system. Consider how to integrate new demands if applicable.

Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

Continue working with the Community Advisory Team to strengthen community partnerships and participation in curriculum and instructional renewal to support innovation and leadership opportunities for students. Continue to facilitate the growth of the Parent Academy and Laptop Initiative for 21st Century Citizens. Work with custodians and head custodians to establish and/or develop mutual expectations and problem solving norms to ensure a positive workplace for all staff throughout the school year. Set up custodian staff meetings to develop policies for the current building systems i.e. building use requests, night custodians and access to building, building schedule for all custodians and responsibilities. Attend Home Association meetings and work with the PTA president to align core values and parent participation to benefit our school With Leadership Team, reflect and assess the impact of the Advisor program on the vales of leadership, respect and collaborative learning. Determine future directions and needs. Meeting with students on the first day of school. Student Responsibility: How is the school be a better place when you come here, or because you are here? Meeting with Student Advisory Council to review and assess needs within school pride, changes in rules, student safety, student learning, open door policy for students/principal, student achievement. Spend time with students during activities, transitions between classes, lunch, visiting classrooms, playing soccer at recess, etc. Schedule Back to School Night in the later part of September. Invite all parents, teachers, community members and businesses- Share Vision, Norms, Student Achievement Data, and Community Partnerships Review all district improvement goals, agenda logs and meeting notes from school board meeting and administrative leadership meetings, and district curriculum supervision procedures.

Curriculum and Instruction

Meet monthly with the Director of Technology to discuss innovative vision, and determine needs to support vision within our school- hardware and educational technology. Determine focus of Professional Academy week for immersion into 21st Century Education and differentiate for new teachers and trained teachers. All teachers will work collaboratively with internal and external teams to understand the NETS and how they will lead innovation in the classroom. Integration of 21st Century Education into all Core Subjects

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Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen
21st Century Tools Continue Professional Development Model for Adult Learning External Partnerships for weekly planning and support

Prior to the start of school, develop a master schedule with willing staff/administrative to include 2 hour Faculty Workshops each week Staff Meeting and Professional Learning Communities Rotating Schedule Data Meetings New Teacher Meetings- walk through, modeling, co teaching, mentor opportunities Develop Support Staff Schedule for Special Needs students and Special Area schedule Work with Academic Coach to review and analyze all student achievement data from current year and past year. (PSSA, PVAAS, 4sight, DIBELS, etc.) Work to align current data and conversation foundations with vision renewal to substantiate the purpose for continual change. Meeting with Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator or Assistance Superintendent to plan or review the success of the mentoring program for new teachers and determine if the necessary PD and access to materials are available. \ Schedule a time to meet students at Grade Level meetings the first week of school. Engage students in the What If Dreams in Education and internalizing core values of our school. Additional issues of needs and strength assessments will be addressed and welcomed in a problem solution forum with students. Review all district improvement goals, agenda logs and meeting notes from school board meeting and administrative leadership meetings, and district curriculum supervision procedures. Review past faculty meetings aligned with establishing climate and vision. Determine future needs through survey and reflection on the overall tone, climate, vision, and goals for the school. Discussions to center around foundational principles of Vision Renewal, Set Establishing Norms for all meetings, Inquiry and Core Values, and Discipline Perspectives. Continue membership and join additional relevant organizations in order to enhance knowledge base, network, and take advantage of opportunities in field of education.

Supervision
Attend at least one grade level meeting per grade each month to support Learning Conversations: How do you? 1. Develop teaching lesson plans 2. Provide ongoing opportunities for innovation, technology, and leadership in your instruction and learning? 3. Determine what students know and are able to do

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Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Use informal and formal data from last year to assist in planning Differentiate instruction for all learners Use the current curriculum materials provided Monitor progress of students Communicate progress to students and parents Collaborate with others Rely on support staff partnerships Continue Learning? Share your learning with others?

Student Discipline Review: Review prior years data on discipline referrals and situations and analyze trends. Student Discipline Review: Work with staff to determine how are views on discipline are or are not matching with behaviors and referral data. How do you define discipline in your school and in your classroom? What might the disciplinary forms and referrals be telling an outsider/educator/parent/student? How do we define it here? What do the referrals tell us and how might our instructional, assessment and curriculum be factors in our discipline issues? How might we refocus our efforts to a more collaborative approach amongst teachers and students? If this is the one thing you are concerned about, you will never get to the second.Chris Lehmann Review faculty and students handbook and revise to align with mission, vision, discipline, and values with Leadership Team if necessary. Work with Director of Technology and the Technology Committee (to oversee the laptop program, procedures and guidelines for adults and students to ensure a safe and progressive learning environment. Schedule 45 minutes Student Learning Conversation with all Staff Members to continue an inquiry model of reflective and critical thinking teaching and learning- Include inquiry questions aligned with learning standards, 21st Century NETs for Students, Inquiry driven and collaborative learning. Then have staff reflect on these questions and answers and use the What If though process to consider alternatives for collaborative share. With Academic Coach and Leadership Team, continue conduct bi- weekly walk through to assess core values, vision, and culture. Include teachers and students in this process to get a school wide perspective on how to support change, closing the gaps, and reaching new heights.

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Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen

Second Year Administrative

Review past years activity calendar and assess how we are progressing with community involvement, extra curricular activities and supporting the development of the whole child. Review after school programs and participation percentages. Review last years budget with the secretary and Chief Financial Officer to determine past allocations of funds and new allocation considerations with vision renewal. Review teacher professional learning goals and supporting curriculum trainings, leadership meetings and professional development provided to meet and train staff. Review current School Improvement Plan and progress towards goal. Discuss and plan a seamless integration of current SIP and Core Values. Conduct a survey reflection on the schools implementation on Core Values at the beginning of the school year and at the end of the school year. (How do we learn? How do we create, How do we lead?). Review all district improvement goals, agenda logs and meeting notes from school board meeting and administrative leadership meetings, and district curriculum supervision procedures. Establish a subgroup from the Parent Involvement Commitment to support ongoing laptop initiatives and the 21st Century model with new parents.

Communications and Collaboration

Prior to the start of school, develop a master schedule, PLC schedule, New Teacher meetings, Support Staff Schedule and Special Areas with willing staff/administrative

Curriculum and Instruction

Refine goals of staff development based on strengths and needs assessment Continue to analyze and respond to assessment data with Academic Coach from PSSAs, DIBELS, DRPs, ERBs, Benchmarks and other assessments Schedule a time to meet students at Grade Level meetings the first week of school. Engage students in internalizing core values of our school. Additional issues of needs and strength assessments will be addressed and welcomed in a problem solution forum with students.

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Establish a shared vision that values collaboration, innovation and inquiry for the 21st Century Citizen
Review all district improvement goals, agenda logs and meeting notes from school board meeting and administrative leadership meetings, and district curriculum supervision procedures for continued alignment with SIP Refine plan for building the overall tone, climate, vision, and goals for the school to center around foundational principles of Vision Renewal, Set Establishing Norms for all meetings, Inquiry and Core Values, and Discipline Perspectives. Continue membership and join additional relevant organizations in order to enhance knowledge base, network, and take advantage of opportunities in field of education.

Supervision
Address facilities issues and building and ground issues Monitor culture and climate and address concerns Review and refine Learning Conversation meetings to support student needs and adult learning. Student Discipline Review: Review and refine procedures for prior years data on discipline referrals and situations and analyze trends. Develop a student discipline review team to share leadership role. Review faculty and students handbook and revise to align with mission, vision, discipline, and values with Leadership Team if necessary. Work with Director of Technology and the Technology Committee (to oversee the laptop program, procedures and guidelines for adults and students to ensure a safe and progressive learning environment. Continue engaging in student Learning Conversations: Schedule 45 minutes Student Learning Conversation with all Staff Members to continue an inquiry model of reflective and critical thinking teaching and learning- Include inquiry questions aligned with learning standards, 21st Century NETs for Students, Inquiry driven and collaborative learning. Then have staff reflect on these questions and answers and use the What If though process to consider alternatives for collaborative share. Continue working with Academic Coach and Leadership Team, conducting bi- weekly walk through to assess core values, vision, and culture. Include teachers and students in this process to get a school wide perspective on how to support change, closing the gaps, and reaching new heights.

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