As a results-focused leader there are things at your school that you want to improve. It may be that your school has been identified as low performing or recognized as exemplary. However, you as leader perceive that your students are not yet achieving enough success in your eyes. And you want to do something about it now!
Spend some time (no more than 30 minutes) jotting down your thoughts about the area(s) that you think most need urgent change. Keep the following in mind:
• Focus on academics
• Talk about what you know—not just what you feel
• List your thoughts about causes for the shortcoming(s)—be sure to focus on internal factors versus external ones
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