LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HERE WE GO!!!

September is when teachers and students return to school after a long summer break. Your first faculty meeting when school begins, would be a good time when you ground your staff on your school’s mission/vision/goals, linked to your district/zonal/municipals’ vision, and the strategic goals.

It’s also when you share your school’s academic data on standardized examinations and compare your past performances with other schools in your pyramid/district/zonal/municipal. This is a good time to discuss your improvement plan for the year, and create a truly shared vision and goals for your school.

As you prepare for an incredible year ahead, if your school is fully automated, discuss cyber threats with your staff and students.

We encourage you to model and promote a collaborative mindset and provide opportunities and incentives for collaborative teams at your schools to meet about twice a week. The team leads for grade levels or content programs should establish clear roles and expectations. Your administrative teams should facilitate and monitor the collaboration. It is important to make time for teachers to engage in mutual classroom observations. Also encourage mentor/mentee relationships.

Have a great school year!