If months 1-3 are blasting off with all systems working, then months 4-6 are settling into orbit. This will be your most productive time--time when you will make the most headway toward the school's goals. Some of the events that will occur during these months are:
a) Mid-year student progress and support needs,
b) Program adjustments; work to strengthen curriculum and instruction,
c) Mid-year teacher assessments and support needs,
d) Professional development assessments and adjustments,
e) Classroom observations and teacher conferences,
f) Course catalog publication for the following year,
g) Student course selection process for the following year,
h) Liaison with feeder schools re the following year,
i) Gathering staff intentions and hiring needs for following year,
j) Work on school goals, gather performance and attitude data for planning purposes,
k) Unexpected challenges and media coverage.
This will be the time when teachers concentrate fully on ensuring the best possible learning environment and will see their students making progress in their studies. This will be the time when students who are unable to concentrate or who are behind in their studies will fall out of the system without extra attention and help. Plan to give your attention and focus to supporting the classroom during this time.
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