Heather L. B. Smith

Lilja Principal’s Entry Plan

Overview of the Process

1. Define the scope of the Entry Plan and initiate the process by identifying stakeholders, entry plan goals, documents for review, and interview questions.

2. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data gleaned.

3. Articulate findings and develop an action plan with measurable goals and achievable outcomes.

4. Submit a draft of goals and findings.

5. Share and publish goals and findings with Lilja faculty, staff, and parents.

Scope of the Entry Plan

Plan Goals• To gain a thorough

understanding of the systems, ideologies, institutional practices, and policies that govern the Natick Public Schools.

• To understand the contexts for and culture of teaching and learning at Lilja.

• To understand the context of Lilja’s relationship to the district’s schools, to parents, and to the community at large.

Stakeholders, Entry Interviews & Activities

Stakeholders Entry Interviews/ActivitiesClassroom Teachers Teacher Focus Groups

PLC (Grade Level)Observations & Walk-ThroughsInformal Discussion 

District Administrators PLCAdministrative CouncilInformal DiscussionHiring Panel 

Students Student Focus GroupsClassroom VisitsInformal Discussion 

Parents PTA Meetings & PTA Sponsored EventsParent Focus GroupsSchool Council 

School Staff Staff Focus GroupsInformal Discussion 

Timelines, Activities & Document Review

Time Line Activities Document Review April-June    

 April 10: Participate in Hiring New Teachers (Screening)April 24-25: Participate in Hiring of New TeachersApril 12: Kindergarten Information NightMay 1: Attend PTA MeetingMay 17: Kindergarten Orientation (Observation/Greet Families)May 24: Faculty Focus GroupsJune 2: Attend Lilja FairJune 3: Student Focus GroupsJune 3: Facilitate Faculty/Staff Meeting 

  Staff Manual/District

Policies District Bullying Prevention

& Intervention Plan Family Handbook

 July

 Parent Focus GroupsFaculty/Staff Focus GroupsReading DocumentsInterviews with District AdministratorsDiscussion with Head Custodian, Facilities, and GroundsInterview with Administrative Assistant(s)  

  STARS Curriculum

Documents/Maps AIMSWeb Data MCAS Data Budget School Improvement Plan

 

 August-Early September

 Parent Focus GroupsFaculty/Staff Focus GroupsTeacher 1:1 InterviewsReading DocumentsMeetings with Community Partners, Natick Police, and FireInterviews/Discussions with District AdministratorsAttend Ad. Council MeetingsPresent “Global” Findings to FacultyPresent PLC Framework to FacultyDevelop Norms & Expectations for Working Together 

Human Resources Documents

Teacher/Staff Evaluations Principal Search Data PTA By-laws & Minutes

Focus Groups & Interviews

• Faculty & Staff Focus Groups (Spring)

• Student Focus Groups (Spring)

• Parent Focus Groups (Summer)

• Teacher 1:1 Interviews (Summer)