Principal SIP Interview

Emily RossInterviewing Arturo Gonzales, Karshner

What are the top goals in your SIP and how do you determine timelines?

Created with CSIP team using guidelines from OSPI, Title 1, LAP, and NEU

Priorities are reading and math improvement

Reality snapshot: progress should be measured through a variety of assessments, but everyone seems to look to the MSP . . . it is the weighted achievement.

How closely is the SIP aligned with the mission and vision of the school and how do you measure progress?

SIP is aligned with mission and vision (how much was not explained)

Progress measured through data, especially MSP and STRAND

Cohort groups carry huge weight

Advice: Maintain perspective and look at all areas, not just obvious ones!

You are asked to improve a school. . .what are focus points for you?

Know the background and make-up of the school ... do you need to build culture and norms or are some already in place?

Build relationships and heal those that need it.

Be flexible!!!

How do you choose what to prioritize?

Supervisors and district will tell you!

Be an instructional leader . . . notice what needs improvement and act on it!

Academic progress is the reason school exists, obvious focal point.

Safety trumps all!

Is there a group that you would like to play a role in the SIP that isn’t?

How do you plan to incorporate them?

Yes - Parents that do not work within the school and/or district.

PTA is helping communicate this need.

Parent involvement surveys were put in place last year.

BE INTENTIONAL and follow through

Take-Aways

Build trust-worthy relationships among staff

Be open and accessible

Use the resources you already have (align your SIP with Title, NEU, etc.)

Be flexible

Be realistic

Follow through

“Schools are a whole lot like playgrounds”