Inspiring McCluer Excellence

ATTITUDE OF A LEADER

Our Attitude Will

• Define our Purpose
• Instill Intentionality
• Drive our Mission
• Foster our Vision of Excellence
• Hold us accountable to our students

MCCLUER'S BRAND

McCluer's Brand Is:

• Our Mission and Vision
• Our Shared Beliefs
• Our High Standards
• The understanding that students will succeed BECAUSE they attend McCluer High School

Our School Culture

Climate (Mood) / Culture (Lifestyle)

• Greet each other
• Start the morning out right
• Fire each other up about teaching and learning
• Messages and Stories fill walls and halls
• Orderly and motivating class climates

Building Collegial Relationships

About Teaching

• Optimal levels, every class
• New teachers / strong mentors
• Teacher observations encouraged
• Collaborative Data Teams
• Respect and Appreciation

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Observe and Discuss

• Look for effective strategies
• Student achievement and effective instruction priority #1
• More observations
• Prompt feedback

ACCOUNTABILITY

Staff Accountability First

• Fair and Firm
• Success is mandatory, no excuses
• Model expectations
• Self-reflect
• Work from inside

Planning

Stay on top of it!

• Make a plan, work the plan
• Involve school-level planning
• Use Data Teams Process
• Know district and state curricular standards

Professional Development

Instructional Leader Focus

• Read the research
• Attend relevant P.D.
• Participate in professional associations
• Confer with colleagues
• Site visit other schools

Professional Development

Growing Better Teachers

• PD opportunities and suggestions
• PD during staff meetings
• Whole staff participation
• Provide professional lit.
• Engage with book studies
• Overarching yearly plan

Parent

It Takes a Village!

• Intentionally Engage Parents
• Welcome parents and community
• Receive input openly
• Become allies with parents and community

Strong Leadership