Elevating the Instructional Leadership Team
This program is designed to support principals in creating a strong and sustainable Instructional Leadership Team that will guide and enhance instructional practices, foster collaboration, drive positive change, and elevate the learning process throughout the school year.
Overview
The Instructional Leadership Team consists of key instructional stakeholders, including administration, instructional coaches, grade level leaders, and department chairs, who collectively make instructional decisions to improve student outcomes. The ILT is also charged with elevating instruction by leading PLCs, facilitating professional development, conducting learning walks, team-teaching, and ensuring that campus commitments are being met. The program is designed to support principals in creating a strong and sustainable Instructional Leadership Team that will guide and enhance instructional practices, foster collaboration, drive positive change, and elevate the learning process throughout the school year. The program will provide training, support, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the ILT's success and its ability to drive continuous improvement.
Outcomes
• Improved instructional practices across the campus.
• Enhanced student achievement through targeted interventions.
• Increased teacher collaboration and support.
• Establishment of an effective PLC foundation
• Data-driven decision-making for instructional strategies.
• Professional growth and development for ILT members.
• Alignment of curriculum and assessments with academic standards.
• Fostering a positive and supportive school culture.
• Efficient resource allocation to support instructional goals.
• Increased parent engagement and involvement.
Timeline
The program is structured over a period of up to one academic year, divided into four distinct phases:
• Phase 1: Pre-Planning and Assessment (1 – 2 days)
o Meeting with the principal to understand school goals and challenges.
o Reviewing existing data on student achievement and instructional practices.
o Identifying potential ILT members and clarifying roles for ILT members
• Phase 2: Team Formation and Action Plan Development (1 – 2 weeks)
o Assisting the principal in selecting ILT members based on expertise and commitment.
o Conducting training sessions for ILT members on effective instructional leadership team dynamics, collaborative decision-making, data analysis, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
o Collaborating with the ILT to identify school-wide instructional goals and action steps.
o Creating a roadmap for implementing and monitoring the action plan.
• Phase 3: Implementation and Ongoing Support (Throughout the school year)
o Supporting the principal with planning the ILT rollout to the campus.
o Supporting the ILT through regular meetings and virtual consultations.
o Providing resources, best practices, and research-based strategies to guide decision-making.
o Assisting in analyzing data and making data-informed adjustments to the action plan.
• Phase 4: Year-End Evaluation and Planning (2 weeks)
o Evaluating the ILT's effectiveness and its impact on instructional practices and student outcomes.
o Collaborating with the ILT to plan for the following academic year.