Instituting building professional development activities at the site level. Organization Organizational Structures Supportive organizational structures includes those that focus on distract and school assets, that shape district and school culture, and those that are based on accurate district and school profile data. Such organizational structures are needed to implement and sustain standards-based curriculum, assessment, and instruction. A clear focus on improved student achievement frees district and school staff to reach and maintain academic excellence. Positive beliefs about the relationships among teaching, learning, and student achievement form a strong foundation for the district and school vision.
Organizational structures give form to the vision.
Indicators of Quality Supportive organizational structures . . . Encourage educators who recognize that they are learners within a collaborative process. Seek out best practices based on research. Engage the community in positive and productive activities around student achievement. Define beliefs clearly to create a vision for learning.