WHAT vs. DO

Coach leaders communicate values by expressing clear expectations for all and asking staff questions that result in deep reflection. Some examples of a shared value and reflective, open-ended questions include: Since members of our school community value life-long learning, What professional growth activities are you finding most helpful in developing your lessons? Rather than Did…

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Standards and Expectations

Standards & Expectations – Our Focus, Our Direction – Easier than we think! By Kathryn Kee, PCC South Bend Community School Corporation has made it very clear to all employees: “Quality Learning. Every Student, Every Day.” This phrase, heard throughout the corporation from Superintendent Carole Schmidt, is a clear standard and expectation that will be…

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Standards and Expectations – our roadmap for success!

“Quality Learning, Every Student, Every Day!” Every coach leader in South Bend is saying this phrase every day. Think about the power and impact in every conversation. In order to have quality learning every day, what have we defined it to be? Most of us think we know, but is it the same? When researched many and varied…

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