30 Days

Leadership, Culture, & Community

  • Meet Leadership and Staff
    Engage with the administrative team, teachers, and support staff to understand instructional practices, school systems, and campus priorities.

  • Tour the Community
    Explore the school’s neighborhood and feeder communities to better understand the context and needs of students and families.

  • Understand School Culture
    Study the school’s mission, vision, and core values to fully align leadership actions with the school’s identity and expectations.

  • Clarify Leadership Team Roles & Responsibilities
    Define each team member’s role to ensure accountability, efficiency, and aligned decision-making.

Data, Systems, & Student Supports

  • Review Current School Data
    Analyze CCRPI, GOSA, and CSIP goals to understand performance trends and priority areas.

  • Discuss Schoolwide Support Systems
    Review current practices related to MTSS, ESE, and 504 supports to ensure students are receiving appropriate interventions.

  • Review High-Level Behavior Data
    Identify students with intensive behavioral needs and evaluate current support plans.

  • Master Schedule Review
    Ensure students are placed in correct courses and segments aligned to graduation pathways and academic needs.

  • FTE and Staffing Analysis
    Review class balancing, ESOL, REP, and co-taught sections to ensure equity, compliance, and efficient use of resources.

Instructional Focus

  • Review District Strategic Plan and Pacing Guides
    Ensure school instructional goals and practices are aligned to district expectations.

  • Review Instructional Framework
    Study both district and school instructional expectations to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.

  • Analyze Instructional and TKES Data
    Review assessment data and TKES trends to identify strengths, gaps, and professional learning priorities.

  • Plan for Literacy Growth
    Begin developing targeted strategies to increase reading and writing achievement across content areas.

  • Professional Development Planning
    Create an initial framework and schedule for teacher workshops, PLC focus areas, and instructional support.

Operations & School Readiness

  • Prepare for School Year 2025–2026
    Establish timelines for major administrative tasks and school readiness benchmarks.

  • Duty Schedule Development
    Assign and organize staff supervision responsibilities to ensure student safety and smooth transitions.

  • Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
    Review and refine student flow plans for efficiency and safety.

  • Alternate Scheduling
    Develop alternate schedules for pep rallies, testing days, and special events.

  • Substitute Coverage System
    Implement a reliable system for teacher absences, coverage assignments, and communication.

Outcome of the First 30 Days

By the end of the first 30 days, the school will have:

  • A clear understanding of systems, data, and culture

  • Strong leadership alignment

  • Clear operational structures

  • A focused instructional and literacy improvement direction

  • A solid foundation for long-term academic and organizational growth

60 Days

Instruction & Content Mastery

  • Use Assessment Data to Drive Instruction
    Utilize formative, benchmark, and summative data to inform instructional planning and targeted supports.

  • Identify High-Impact Instructional Strategies
    Implement research-based teaching practices that yield the greatest student achievement gains.

  • Implement Intervention Processes
    Strengthen and personalize Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports to address specific student needs.

  • Set HMH and IXL Usage Goals
    Establish clear benchmarks and monitoring systems for instructional software usage and impact.

Budget, Resources, & Financial Stewardship

  • Analyze Budget Allocations
    Review department allotments, athletics, and schoolwide expenses.

  • Identify Priority Investments
    Align spending to staffing needs, instructional resources, and high-impact student programs.

  • Review Previous Spending Patterns
    Assess financial trends, constraints, and areas of inefficiency.

  • Incentives & Recognition
    Prioritize student and staff incentives (monthly and quarterly recognition structures).

  • Identify Funding Opportunities
    Explore grants, partnerships, and external funding sources.

  • Balance Accounts
    Ensure no outstanding balances and maintain fiscal accountability.

Safety & Crisis Planning

  • Review the School Crisis Plan
    Assess emergency response protocols and readiness.

  • Meet with the School Resource Officer
    Collaborate on campus safety procedures and security updates.

  • Conduct Safety Walkthroughs
    Identify and address potential safety hazards across campus.

  • Schedule and Conduct Emergency Drills
    Ensure staff and students are trained and prepared for emergency situations.

Professional Learning & Teacher Support

  • Develop Training and Onboarding Plans
    Create structured onboarding and professional growth pathways for new and returning teachers.

  • Implement Observation and Feedback Cycles
    Launch consistent classroom observation routines with actionable feedback.

  • Conduct Learning Walks
    Monitor instructional practices and student engagement across classrooms.

  • Establish PLC Procedures
    Build professional learning communities with a strong data-driven instructional focus.

Culture & Community Engagement

  • Build Strong Relationships
    Strengthen connections with assistant principals, staff, parents, students, and key stakeholders.

  • Identify and Engage Community Partners
    Establish partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders.

  • Plan and Launch PBIS
    Implement or refine the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework.

  • Increase Leadership Visibility
    Engage with students during lunch, arrival/dismissal, class transitions, and events.

  • Expand Parent Engagement Opportunities
    Create or identify schoolwide events and structures that increase family involvement and trust.

Outcome by Day 60

By the end of Day 60, the school will have:

  • Strong instructional and intervention systems in motion

  • Clear financial priorities and stable budget structures

  • Improved safety readiness and crisis response systems

  • A functioning professional learning cycle for teachers

  • Stronger culture, visibility, and community partnerships

90 Days

Equity, Student Subgroups, & Inclusive Practices

  • Collaborate with Department and Program Leads
    Meet with ESE, ESOL, REP, and intervention leaders to review service models, staffing structures, and student outcomes.

  • Audit Student Support Structures
    Review IEPs, 504 plans, SST, RTI, and MTSS documentation to ensure compliance, instructional alignment, and impact.

  • Ensure Targeted Staffing & Support
    Confirm paraprofessional assignments, intervention schedules, and service minutes to guarantee students receive appropriate and consistent support.

  • Evaluate Inclusive Instructional Models
    Observe co-taught and supported classrooms to assess planning, differentiation, and instructional effectiveness.

  • Monitor Subgroup Performance Trends
    Analyze data for ESE, ESOL, REP, Tier 2/3, and other identified subgroups to identify gaps, strengths, and priority actions.

Bridging Gaps for Student Success

  • Assess Schoolwide Intervention Models
    Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavioral intervention systems across all tiers.

  • Collaborate with the Intervention Team
    Review student progress data and refine support pathways and decision-making protocols.

  • Strengthen Academic and Behavioral Alignment
    Ensure interventions address both instructional skill gaps and behavioral readiness to learn.

  • Expand Small-Group and Targeted Instruction
    Increase high-impact, differentiated instruction for students in priority subgroups.

Final Steps, Evaluation, & Strategic Planning

  • Evaluate 90-Day Progress
    Review implementation outcomes, successes, and challenges from the 30-60-90 day plan.

  • Refine Strategies Based on Evidence
    Adjust systems, staffing, and instructional approaches based on data, classroom observations, and stakeholder feedback.

  • Establish Long-Term Improvement Priorities
    Develop multi-year strategies focused on achievement, culture, instruction, and operational excellence.

  • Sustain Stakeholder Engagement
    Maintain consistent communication and collaboration with staff, families, students, and community partners.

Outcome by Day 90

By Day 90, the school will have:

  • Strong, equitable systems supporting all student subgroups

  • Clear intervention and progress monitoring structures

  • Effective inclusive and differentiated instructional practices

  • A sustainable long-term improvement roadmap

  • High levels of trust, alignment, and shared accountability