SWOT ANALYSIS TABLE Strengths Weaknesses • Quality teachers and school leaders • High expectations for students • Teacher motivation • Rigorous teaching • Strong relationship with central office • Flexible • Anticipating and preparing for future challenges • Technology • Communication • Parental involvement • Achievement gaps among student sub-groups. • Lack of instructional programs beyond the academic opportunities for non‐college bound students • Reading and math scores needs improvement Opportunities Threats • Availability of timely assessment data for teacher use. • Quality instruction through standards‐based classrooms. • Diverse community • Lack of state and local funding for school and district operations. • Businesses Closed • …show more content…
Employees have expressed understanding of the mission of the school and are involved in the school and how it should operate. Weakness Assessment Communications and Parental Involvement Communication problems were expressed by stakeholders as an area of weakness at the school. Internal communications gaps are impacting trust. External stakeholders were not made aware of opportunities to engage or volunteer at the school or what is going on at the school. Parental involvement is somewhat scarce due to age, inconvenient times for meetings, and parents are not having access to childcare while parents are attending the meeting and school functions. Opportunities Assessment Diversity of Entering Students The school has a diverse student campus which has changed over the last 5 to 10 years. The school serves a more racial and ethnically diverse student body. Whereas the school consisted of Blacks and Caucasians, an influx of Hispanics and other ethnic groups are now enrolled. Data-Informed Success Since the school’s needs focus on its data, the data itself is readily available for stakeholders on the school’s website, in the school’s media center, and in the central office. Stakeholders are well informed about the state of the school. Threats Assessments State Funding and other Threats The State of Alabama is facing major reductions due to budget deficits (AL State School Foundation program, 2014). Our school must accept
In order to establish and maintain interest there needs to be regular and reliable communication and sharing of information between the school and pupils families. Schools must create an effective partnership by providing an open and communicative environment with its wider community, forming a link between the classroom,
There are many ways that a school can communicate its ethos, mission, aims and values, to pupils, staff and parents. A school prospectus or handbook should communicate clear understandable information, taking into consideration the surrounding ethnic community and maybe translating it into different languages.
Thirdly, they point out that a diverse student body better prepares college students to interact and work with individuals of diverse backgrounds in the future. By creating an environment where students can be exposed to a racially diverse group of people, their interactions further reduce prejudice and misconceptions about race (Grutter v. Bollinger, 2003). The amicus brief reveals that race is an inseparable component of an applicant 's’ experiences and should not be excluded from the admission officers’ consideration.
We need to be a school district that prepares all students to be productive members of society. We need to expose our students to the real world and help them see that the world is bigger than our very small community. We need to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed and reach their goals. We need be a school with a pluralistic culture. Our students need to be culturally competent and have a good understanding of diversity. We need to promote the acceptance and celebration of people from all walks of life. We need to develop a supportive atmosphere where students feel they can express their beliefs freely without prejudice or judgment.
Also within the school is a very diverse group of children with around fifty-seven percent of students identifying as white, nineteen percent identifying as black or African American, and seventeen percent identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
The Nevada Department of Education released a theory of action proposal stating that their strategy for improving underperforming schools will focus on staffing quality leaders and teachers, developing diagnostics to utilize and analyze data to improve instruction, upgrading educational standards to Tier 1 instruction, increasing funding, establishing trust between parents and schools, and responsible collaboration between the school district and the local schools (Nevada’s Underperforming Schools, 2015). In addition to the proposed actions, the Department also proposed
To promote a positive ethos in the school through encouraging a shared understanding of the values which underpin our school ethos
The strategies that got this parent involved in school activities were text messages and notes sent home to the parents. The parents are invited to
This paper will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) from the perspective of a future school leader. As a future leader the main point is to understand the purpose of TKES, which is to increase achievement for all students, identify areas of strength and growth for teachers and individualize professional growth based on specific results or needs.
I have had considerable experience in understanding diverse groups of people thanks to my alma mater, Penn Charter. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, my high school was truly inclusive to all types of people. The administration took pride in their ability to cultivate diversity and attract students from nearly all corners of Philadelphia. In the process, the school has realized success in creating a community of students that hail from various different racial, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Growing up in a multiracial, multicultural household I have been fortunate enough to experience diversity at a young age. NC State’s diverse campus would expose me to different cultures, religions, and ethnic groups, all focused on enhancing the legacy of NC State. Exposure to these different lifestyles would increase my knowledge about different issues minorities from around the world have been faced with. The diversity would allow me to help implement new ways of increasing diversity throughout society, and college campuses, allowing NC State to be a model for the world. Campus diversity is important in making sure all students are comfortable in their learning environment. Being able to share my life experiences and background would allow
Stakeholder loyalty is a key element to a school organization. Having strong partnerships with stakeholders is a valuable resource. According to Pam Robbins and Harvey B. Alvy,
Building sustainable practices is a necessity in establishing success school operations. The K12 Operations Team is dedicated to providing the necessary supports and services for schools to develop transparent procedures with ease. Through the Ops One Stop internal Sharepoint site, schools have immediate access to system procedures, training, and resources at their fingertips. In addition, through the use of the K12 Sharepoint site, schools have instant access to supports and services, including an internal help desk, Service Now.
School improvement is transformation. It is one of the most important actions of a school. It is a process that schools must use with fidelity to ensure that at all students are given the opportunity to perform and achieve at exemplary levels. School improvement is vital to schools and it is a process that cannot be done in isolation. It requires team work, collaboration, and constant analysis of data and setting of goals. School improvement goals focus on how to meet the needs of students. Addressing the educational needs, funding, and achievement gaps between subgroups is collaborative effort involves everyone that has a vested interest in the schools. These basic measures set the foundation for improvement. And so, if it is the
Parent Involvement has been an issue in the United States since before the turn of the