DISCOVERY PHASE

In the discovery phase, leaders engaged with E3 in a collaborative data analysis, and needs’ assessment that focused on four key areas: Instructional Leadership, Teacher Effectiveness, Community Engagement, and School Climate.

The team focused first on Teacher Effectiveness and used this analysis to design professional development content and a Campus Instructional Playbook. Campus leaders were introduced to protocols and processes for analyzing and leveraging data, development of systems for monitoring instructional lesson planning, and action planning that integrated with systemic accountability measures.

Campus leaders participated in professional development, focusing on campus systems, evaluation of leadership and instructional practices, and strategies for leading change.

TRANSFORMATION PHASE

During the transformation phase, E3 continued to provide professional development to the leadership team.

School leaders created a supportive and purposeful learning environment across every classroom. Campus systems were created and monitored to support student and teacher success in and out of the classroom.

SUSTAINABILITY PHASE

In the sustainability phase, Science Hall’s principal moved to a high school principal position and the assistant principal was promoted to principal.

The new principal sustained established systems while expanding the transformation of Science Hall.

In the summer of 2020, E3 continued to guide campus leaders through an evaluation of systems and planning to strengthen and sustain practices, including planning for the upcoming year and ensuring sustainability through building capacity for leadership with a campus-based team.

Campus leaders created action plans to continue the campus improvement for a successful start of the 2020-21 school year.

Positive Impact

Through collaborative work with E3, the leadership team created and refined their Campus Instructional Playbook that served as the foundation for every action item taken. At the beginning of each school year, teachers and staff received professional development on instructional strategies and committed to “achieving their personal best by striving to be lifelong learners in their school and community.”

E3 guided the team through careful alignment of district and campus initiatives to ensure the highest impact on all students.

Throughout each year, the team ensured instruction was reflective of their mission and vision. Science Hall students, teachers, and the community are committed to “rising to the challenge… every day, every way!”

They created an environment centered on student academic needs and achieved positive educational outcomes for all students.The transformational experience empowered both students and staff alike.

Results

By creating systems of support for all students and implementing best practices, Science Hall met and exceeded the needs of its diverse student population.

Specifically, Science Hall Elementary:

• Progressed from “F” rating to a “B” rating in the state accountability system
• Exceeded accountability targets Received Top 25% in Comparative Academic Growth distinction from Texas Education Agency
• Increased student performance in every area of accountability