Summer Planning for School Leaders
Summer is the ideal time for school administrators to unwind and recharge.
𝙃𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧.
Great school leaders are not only evaluated based on how much they achieve during the entire school year but also on how much their students grow and prosper each year.
It is essential for school leaders to reflect, innovate, and strategize throughout the summer months in order to ensure the success of the upcoming school year.
Follow this summer planning list to make the most of your summer months.
Create A Strategic Plan
School administrators must know what to expect throughout the summer. This can be done by creating a prioritized list of tasks and assigning a responsible person to each one.
2. Organize a well-thought-out summer schedule
A strategic calendar will ensure that you and your team are on the same page. They want to know where you're going so they can support you along the way.
Make a copy for each team member and take some time to discuss how you can all work together to set new goals for the coming year.
3. Get in touch with stakeholders.
During the summer, reach out to all employees when schedules are more open, such as maintenance workers, custodians, secretaries, and cafeteria staff. The best way to learn about stakeholders is to spend some time with them. Build a high-performance culture by asking open-ended questions and affirming how each of them contributes.
4. Think of the past academic year
While summer planning is in full swing, be sure to focus on the most important things and make your plans accordingly. Summertime is a great period to consider the past challenges and devise a summer strategy to address those issues.
