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A Presentation to the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees
Dr. Mechelle Bryson
August 10, 2015
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Strategic Plan
• Attract, Recruit, Retain and Develop the
H ig hest Qual ity Workforce
• I ncrease the Capacity of Teachers and Staff
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The purpose of Westlake Academy' s recruitment strategy is to attract, select,
cultivate and retain top teaching and administrative talent to achieve the
school' s mission.
Westlake Academy needs teachers and administrators who create a positive
and professional environment, maintain worthwhile relationships with
students/staff and posses extensive pedagogical training and instructional
expertise.
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Teachers Qual ity Cou nts
• What teachers know and can do is the most important
influence on what students learn
• Recruiting , preparing , and retaining good teachers is the
central strategy for improving our schools
• School reform cannot succeed unless it focuses on
creating the conditions under which teachers can teach
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Professional Learning Counts
• Extends over long periods of time
• Engages teachers as active learners
• Focuses on combining content and pedagogy
• Includes opportunities for practice, feedback, and
reflection rather than one-day workshops
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Systems for Recru itment & Retention
• New WA I nterview Protocol
• New I nterview Tools
• New WATeacherAppraisal Process
• New Teacher Mentoring Program
• Improve Utilization of Fund 100
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The appraiser uses the following domains on the effectiveness of the
attitudes and skills imparted to students:
Visible Learning
Rating Scale
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' ' ' Design for Learning `To Know Thy Impact'
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Culture through Inspired and Passionate
Teaching
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• Is committed to attracting high-caliber teachers who are internationally minded
constructivists who gets great results
• Is committed to promoting high levels of retention of top teachers, who stay at
Westlake Academy to develop, improve and lead over time
• Establishes and promotes succession planning
Recruit Select Develop Retain
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• Is committed to attracting high-caliber teachers who get
great results
• Is committed to promoting high levels of retention of top
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improve and lead over time
• Is committed to establishing and promoting succession
planning
• Is committed to becoming the best place for students to
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