EP367: The ABCs of Effective Goals
How do you set goals that deliver results? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she unpacks the goal-setting process to help you prepare for the year ahead.
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Where Continuous Improvement Begins with Leader Empowerment
Explore this case study to see how the Campbell Union School District confronted challenges head-on by developing and empowering leaders to collaborate amidst district disruptions. Learn about [...]
Rounding for Success: A Superintendent’s Journey from Skepticism to Impact
Dave Kline, Superintendent of the Colton School District in Oregon, shares an inspiring journey from skepticism to success with the implementation of rounding as a strategic leadership tool. [...]
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Changing the System to Work for the Student
Campbell Union School District’s leaders and teachers were seeing a significant increase in the number of younger students showing up to school with a lack of school readiness skills. This caused [...]
Building Trust with the Community Yields High Dividends: Lessons from a Superintendent
Dr. Michael Barnes, Superintendent of Mayfield City Schools in Ohio, shares insights on building trust, redefining success, and implementing innovative education practices for lasting impact at [...]
From First Year Scorecards to Achieving Alignment Across Departments
School districts use scorecards as strategic tools to guide progress, align efforts, and drive continuous improvement. Discover how Hemet Unified and Burton School Districts employ scorecards to [...]
Leading Through Disruption: Leveraging Data for Informed Decision-Making
Explore how education leaders in Alabama and California leverage data-driven decision-making to navigate disruption and drive student success in dynamic school environments from a recent Carnegie [...]
Harnessing Continuous Improvement: PDSA from School Districts to Student-Owned Learning Cycles
Incorporating PDSA throughout the entire educational system supports a resolute commitment to intentional problem-solving and continuous learning. Leaders are seeing the results. The system-wide [...]
Case Study: Burton Middle School Improves Reputation and Enrollment Through Transformational Leadership Practices
Explore how Burton Middle School improved leader engagement, increased enrollment, decreased staff turnover, achieved academic excellence, and enhanced its reputation by fostering individual [...]
Case Study: Burton School District — A Culture of Trust Impacts Student Success
Read the case study to learn how Burton School District Superintendent David Shimer sought an unconventional solution that would work for teachers and students when his schools faced critically [...]