The Effective School Model

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Culture Systems and structures provide the organizational foundation, but it is the human capital that really provides for the success or failure of any organization. In order for real change to happen, the staff needs to fully embrace the vision and the systems of change. This can only be accomplished if they feel respected, valued and involved in all parts of the change process. It is important to authentically embrace this group and treat them as colleagues in the process. This is the group that is responsible for implementing all systems and providing the public relations for the structure. The

school staffs are the people who are in most contact with parents and visible in the community. Therefore, a culture of cooperation, …show more content…

All schools and children must held to the same high academic standards and outcomes, but the means to that end must often fit the necessary circumstances. For this reform effort to be successful, it will take district and school leaders that act as both instructional leaders and politicians. As the instructional leader, they must ensure that every child every day receives an education rooted in high expectations and facilitated by staffs that genuinely believe that all children can learn and deserve the best opportunities to do so. As …show more content…

This engagement must be to involve the stakeholders in the school. The district and school leaders must encourage the community belief that if the school is successful the surrounding community will be successful. Through this partnership the time, talent and treasure of the stakeholders must be solicited to ensure the success of the school. Reciprocity of this investment should be given as well. Students could be required to participate in community service within the neighborhood or take responsibility for cleaning parcels of the area. The Effective Schools Model provides the grassroots approach that is necessary for urban schools. As I have stated, the urban arena within which the schools must perform is very diverse. As a result of the size and magnitude of this type of arena, most students associate themselves with a school as opposed to a district. Localizing the reform efforts and focusing on a holistic approach will establish a culture of caring and stability within which students can feel safe, accepted and capable of achieving academic

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