1. Organizing the central office to
support systemic turnaround
Tanya Carter
Rethinking Resources
for Student Success October 14, 2011

2. A Research-Approach to Whole School
Reform
 Five Core Strategies:
1. Excellence in leadership and instruction
2. Increasing instructional time
3. Fostering a no-excuses culture of high expectations
4. Frequent assessments to improve instruction
5. Daily tutoring in critical growth years
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3. Culture of High Expectations Tool:
Classroom Indicators
 Standard Based Classroom
 Rich classroom environment
 Recognition/ Celebration of student success
 Resources
 Core Values
 Behaviors/ Expectations
 Respectful Environment
 College and Career Readiness
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4. Culture of High Expectations Tool:
Building Indicators
 Student Work Displayed
 School-wide goals
 Data Walls
 Climate of school safety
 College-Going Culture
 Interactive Supervisor
 Respectful Physical Environment
 Branding
 Interaction Among Adults
 School Values Posted
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5. Screenshot #1
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6. Screenshot #2
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7. Screenshot #3
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8. Screenshot #4
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