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Building Capacity for Academic Success: How a School Stopped Failing

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Session description

This session explores Sheridan Prep's journey from a failing school to achieving good standing in NYS. Through a commitment to collegiality, heightened academic rigor, and confronting implicit biases, Sheridan Prep transformed its culture and practices. Learn how these strategies fostered equity, improved student outcomes, and built a thriving school community.

Outline

Outline:
I. Introduction and Overview
Introduction to Sheridan Prep's Story & the challenges faced.
II. Leadership & Vision
Focus on the importance of distributive leadership and staff buy-in & how we built staff's beliefs.
III. Instructional Shifts
How student data and staff belief systems were incorporated to confront bias that was leading to low expectations.
IV. Developing Student Voice
How we used CRE to increase our Students' voice in their learning.
V. Sustaining Success
Discuss how Sheridan Prep has built a system for continuous improvement.

We will encourage Peer-to peer interaction through Turn and Talks, including a "Call to Action" for attendees to commit to one step they are willing to take for their role.

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Supporting research

The Pedagogy of Confidence, by Dr. Yvette Jackson
The Impact Cycle, by Jim Knight
Improving Relationships Within the Schoolhouse, by Roland Barth

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Presenters

Megan Dixon

Instructional Coach

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Zuleika Sanchez-Gayle

Principal

City School District of Albany

Jennifer Wilson

Instructional Coach

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional Leadership

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-5

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Kahoot.It to do a fun game.

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Develop Expertise