Phoenix Charter Academy: Engaging School Leaders in Design

Phoenix Charter Academy Network began a design process to improve teaching and learning with a team of network leaders. As leaders reflected on their vision and pressing challenges, it became clear that there was a major need to focus on consistency in teaching, staff coaching, and professional learning. Understanding that staff development requires significant ownership from school leaders, the design team included school leadership in the design process. This approach ensured that those in charge of implementing a new approach to teacher development (i.e., school leaders) had a say in designing solutions; it also enabled school leaders to directly suggest and plan for design adaptations that reflect the unique needs of their schools and students.

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Topics:
Planning & Project Management, Change Management

Sub-topics:
Vision Development, Planning, Project Management, Leadership Choices