My Goals for 2014-2015

The start of each school year marks the opportunity for me to  set goals for the upcoming school year. Unlike my New Year's resolutions, I tend to do a better job of working towards these. Of course, sharing my goals with anyone who comes across my blog and those I work with definitely ups the ante and increases accountability. So here are my goals for the 2014-2015 school year. 
 
Every day I will help make a colleague better. 

• I will perform at least 750 observations and provide teachers with timely feedback
• I will schedule a weekly visit with each teacher on the comprehensive cycle to provide feedback and to discuss 
• Each Cougar Communication will have an instructional element, and I'll make more use of visuals, images, videos, etc.
• In person feedback will be provided whenever a negative is witnessed during an observation 
• I will work with each teacher to develop their own professional learning plans 

I will work with struggling students to improve their academic performance 

• Meet with parents, students, counselors and teachers on a regular basis for those students who are most at risk 
• Require teachers to monitor students' academic progress and communicate that progress to me 
• Expand the use of RTI procedures  

I will hand write at least 3 thank you/job well done notes each week 

I will create relationships based on respect, trust and mutual understanding. I will support and engage those with whom I work and always act with the utmost integrity. I will listen and learn. 

• I will attend all departmental meetings 
• I will meet weekly with department chairs 
• I will be visible before and after school 

I will communicate and engage parents, students and the community on school issues. 

• I will blog on Cougar Chat at least once per week 
• Our Remind account will have at least 600 people sign-up
• Kettle Run News (Twitter) will finish the year with at least 800 followers
• Principal Forums will be streamed live
• I will work with faculty to ensure that BlackBoard Learn is implemented and used as described 
• On 75% of Friday, I will complete my Friday Five 
• I will explore use of other social media sites to enhance our digital footprint

I will work with Professional Development/School Improvement Team to improve instruction and learning.

• I will work with our School Improvement Team to provide relevant, meaningful, purposeful and engaging professional development opportunities for ALL faculty 
• Our  professional development will be teacher-driven, student-centered, and choice-based.
• Professional development opportunities will be offered online 
• I will lead at least 3 professional development sessions including one on Standards-Based Grading and one on Restorative Justice. 

We will expand our use of Restorative Practices 

Every day I will make myself a better leader by reading, learning from my Twitter PLN, asking questions and LISTENING.  After all it's all about RELATIONSHIPS.