School Improvement
CONSULTING and IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
HOW WE HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR SCHOOL
School Review & Improvement Plans
In order to create a comprehensive reform, an objective understanding of strengths and areas for improvement is required. We provide schools, district, and network levels school quality reviews and improvement plans to address this need. Our on-site school reviews and specialized reviews of academic programs, curricula, instruction, and related services are conducted using research-based protocols to ensure a fair and accurate analysis of school and district programs and operations, which can be used for improvements or for the purposes of accountability.
Accountability
Services
Accountability can be a major factor in improving and maintaining school performance, and our team provides direct consultation services that help organizations develop the frameworks necessary for high-quality evaluation, complete those evaluations, and, if desired, use the data collected to make recommendations for improvements. These services help schools and school districts create clear expectations, develop oversight, and maintain accountability.
Instructional Supports
Educators need proper support in order to provide the best learning experience to students. Our program helps educators to learn the skills and leverage the tools to raise the quality of instruction with in-person training, feedback, classroom visits, and ongoing follow-up support. Each instructional support plan may include both academic and school culture related training, andt will always be designed for the unique school and its students.
Leadership Supports
With leadership coaching, improvement planning support, and ongoing monitoring, we help school and district leaders to define objectives, create plans of action, and measure results. Our learning and support services help leaders in education become the change they want to see.
Through our school improvement consulting and implementation services, we strive to help educators and educational institutions in four key ways, by providing:
THROUGH OUR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES YOU COULD:
Create a more equitable, safe and inclusive learning environment
Build foundational systems around data-driven decision making
Have a leadership team skilled to make meaningful impact on student achievement
Build a school community that nurtures the whole-child
Empower adults to use their newfound awareness to champion student learning and responds to challenges effectively
Create emotionally-safe spaces for ALL teachers and students to THRIVE
WHAT THE CONSULTING PROCESS LOOKS LIKE
Some organizations have the desire and need for short-term consulting that is designed to educate, inform and empower staff with the tools and resources that they will need to do the “heavy lifting”. Other times, organizations desire for a more intensive approach or would like the additional layer of accountability and support.
All programs are flexible and can be planned to meet the needs of your specific school and organization.
Contact us today to discuss what this looks for you.
“Dr. Dinkins has proven to be an invaluable resource for me and my school community.”
He has shared wisdom and successful strategy that has helped me develop as a leader. The best part is he has been right there with me, coaching and guiding me every step of the way.
JEREMY COLEMAN
PRINCIPAL, BROOKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“...a critical and strategic think partner in the development of our community engagement...”
Center for Empowering Education (CEE) under the leadership of Dr. Dinkins has been a critical and strategic think partner in the development of our community engagement and leadership development initiatives.
CASSANDRA ANDERSON
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, UNCF
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“...significantly improved our ability to model social and emotional learning needs...”
Dr. Dinkins emotional intelligence training for our teachers significantly improved our ability to model social and emotional learning needs for our students. He made an asserted effort to imbed context around addressing our implicit bias and cultural awareness.
JASON SMITH
PRINCIPAL, STONYBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL