Week 1 Discussion - Working to Improve Teaching and Learning

· As a principal, how will you address your superintendent's concerns as stated in this exercise? 

I would make sure that data is being used to really drive the leadership in the classroom. Data now has a negative connotation when teachers hear it so I would want to ensure that my teachers are using data in a manner that addresses not just the needs of students but also how exactly how they are teaching. Teachers are aware of how to use data to drive instruction but they must also know how to use data to improve how they teach. I would continue to express my views on a different level of supervision after creating an improvement plan to increase the necessary test scores. 

· How will you work with the teachers in your building next year to improve teaching and learning?

I would first complete a needs assessment with my teachers to find out exactly what they need to improve their teaching practices. For example, if teachers needed more planning time during the day, after school or on required workdays I would try and work around the scheduled events in the calendar to give teachers the time they needed. Also, I would provide a PD on how to use data to improve teaching methods so teachers are knowledgeable of their instructional delivery methods.