Effect a pastoral curriculum Need to see current pastoral curriculum in use that promotes high levels of Committee comprising staff, responsibility and work students, and parents to ethics among students. review and update existing policies. Conduct regular feedback sessions and surveys to identify areas of concern and improvement. Develop a comprehensive communication plan to ensure students, parents, and staff are aware of the new policies. Train staff members to effectively enforce and communicate the policies. Conduct quarterly audits to assess the implementation and impact of policies. a. Implementation of Review recent student survey Conduct regular audits and 90% of surveyed students, parents, Policies and Procedures and incorporate feedback from assessments of existing policies and and staff report satisfaction with the it, in consultation with implemented policies and procedures. for Student Life - respective department procedures related to student life. Decrease in disciplinary incidents Measured through personnel. Gather feedback from students, related to student behavior by at least regular audits and Speak to learners to get a feel parents, and staff to identify areas for 20% compared to the previous year. assessments, of their current well-being improvement. Positive trends in student well-being incorporating feedback to experiences and seek what Collaborate with relevant stakeholders indicators, such as reported stress they need done differently. levels and overall satisfaction. enhance student well- to enhance student well-being and being and optimize the optimize the student experience. student experience. Measure the effectiveness of implemented policies through qualitative and quantitative assessments. Continuously refine and adapt policies based on feedback and outcomes. b. Effective Management of Visit boarding sections and Establish a comprehensive boarding Achieve a boarding program Boarding Program and chat with staff on site to see program that ensures students' well- satisfaction rate of 95% among how daily operations are students and parents through regular Student Support- effected. Also chat with being and personal development. feedback surveys. monitoring daily Monitor daily operations of the operations, including learners to decipher the same, boarding program, including student 100% compliance with health and student supervision, at different points of the day. supervision, meals, and facility safety standards in boarding facilities Visit kitchens and chat with and operations. meals, and facility staff on site to see how meals maintenance. Decrease in student-reported feelings maintenance, and are prepared Coordinate a team of staff members to of homesickness or emotional distress coordinating staff to Oversee daily operations and provide medical attention and by 15%. provide comprehensive student well-being. emotional assistance to students in care and support to all Create a detailed supervision need. schedule for staff to ensure students, encompassing Foster a supportive and inclusive round-the-clock student medical attention and support. environment within the boarding emotional assistance. Ensure systems and processes community. in place work to provide Regularly assess the impact of the immediate medical attention. boarding program on student well- Organize regular workshops being and overall experience and training for staff on handling emotional and psychological support. Implement a feedback mechanism for students and parents to express concerns and suggestions. Promote Quality Teaching, Learning, and Assessment-Special needs. (40%) a. Develop and implement Review current strategies in Collaborate with the academic team to 80% of teachers actively incorporate strategies that enhance place, identify strengths and develop strategies that enhance the newly learned strategies into their gaps and how to address these. lesson plans. the quality of teaching, quality of teaching, learning, and Increase in student engagement learning, and Form professional learning assessment. during lessons, evidenced by class assessment. communities. Provide professional development participation rates and student Create a repository of opportunities for teachers to learn feedback. resources, lesson plans, and about effective teaching strategies for At least 75% of teachers regularly use assessment tools tailored for technology and innovative methods to diverse learners. cater to different learning styles. diverse learners. Regularly review and update the Integrate technology and innovative repository based on feedback teaching methods to cater to various and evolving needs. learning styles. Create a repository of resources and Organize workshops to train best practices for teachers to reference teachers on implementing differentiated teaching methods. Encourage peer collaboration and sharing of best practices among teachers. b. Monitor and evaluate the Conduct classroom Conduct regular classroom 95% of observed classroom sessions implementation of observations to see how observations to assess the demonstrate effective teaching teachers implement teaching, strategies aligned with differentiated effective teaching learning and assessment implementation of effective teaching instruction. strategies and strategies strategies. At least 70% of students report assessment practices Evaluate assessment practices to improved understanding and through classroom Develop a comprehensive ensure alignment with learning retention of the material through observations and observation schedule to cover objectives and differentiation for formative assessments. various subjects and evaluations. classrooms. special needs students. Use a standardized Provide constructive feedback to observation rubric to assess teachers based on observations and the application of teaching evaluations. strategies. Implement a system for teachers to Provide immediate feedback to teachers after each reflect on their teaching methods and observation. make improvements. Schedule quarterly meetings to review the effectiveness of assessment practices. Analyze assessment results to identify trends and areas for improvement.
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in student performance and learning outcomes based on implemented strategies. d. Measure student Establish a data collection Analyze academic records and Demonstrate a 10% increase in the progress and system to track the academic assessments to track student progress average academic performance of progress of each student. students with special needs compared achievement through Compare performance data over time. to the previous year. academic records and across different periods to Review the impact of curriculum 80% of students receiving learning assessments, reviewing identify improvements. differentiation and learning support on support exhibit growth in academic the impact of curriculum Implement pre-and-post student learning outcomes. skills as measured by pre- and post- differentiation and assessment practices to Use data-driven insights to identify assessments. measure learning growth. Reduction in the achievement gap learning support. Collaborate with teachers to trends, areas of improvement, and between special needs students and develop personalized learning success stories. their peers in standardized tests by plans for struggling students. Collaborate with teachers to develop 20%. Conduct regular meetings to action plans for students who may need discuss progress, adjustments, additional support. and further support strategies. 1. Training and Mentorship for Curriculum Differentiation. (10%) a. Monitor teachers working Identify teachers with Provide ongoing training for teachers 100% of teachers working with with students with expertise in differentiation to on curriculum differentiation special needs students receive lead mentorship programs. targeted training and support. identified needs through Organize regular workshops techniques. Recognize and award at least three tracking, assessments, and training sessions for Monitor teachers' progress in teachers annually who demonstrate and feedback to ensure teachers to enhance their implementing differentiated instruction outstanding differentiation practices. optimal support and skills. for students with special needs. Track a 15% improvement in student success. Implement a peer-observation Offer mentorship and coaching to academic success indicators among program where teachers can students who have benefited from learn from each other's teachers to ensure optimal support for curriculum differentiation. practices. diverse learners. Recognize and showcase Recognize and celebrate teachers who successful differentiation excel in implementing effective strategies during staff differentiation strategies. meetings. Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to teachers to ensure sustained improvement. b. Implement and evaluate recognition and incentive programs that foster student motivation and academic achievement, tracking participation and analyzing academic records to gauge the impact on student success. 2. Special contributions – Create a marketing team to Develop marketing strategies to Increase in inquiries and applications Marketing, Co- plan and execute promotional showcase the school's unique programs by 25% due to effective marketing campaigns. strategies. Curricular, Innovation Develop engaging content and student achievements. Achieve a 15% growth in social (10%) showcasing student Utilize various channels such as social media engagement and website traffic achievements, campus media, website, and events to highlight related to showcasing school facilities, and unique the school's strengths. programs and achievements. programs. Collaborate with the admissions team Utilize social media platforms, Offer a diverse range of co-curricular website updates, and open to attract prospective students and activities, with participation rates houses to reach prospective families. exceeding 70% of the student families. Enhance the variety and quality of co- population. Collaborate with the curricular activities offered to students. Document and present at least three admissions team to align Collaborate with teachers, students, and success stories showcasing students' marketing efforts with parents to identify interests and preferences. personal growth and skill enrollment goals. Monitor the participation and impact of co- development through co-curricular Regularly review and analyze curricular activities on students' personal engagement. growth and skills development. the effectiveness of different Foster a culture of innovation and creativity marketing channels. among staff and students. Implement a minimum of two Form a committee comprising Encourage the exploration of new teaching innovative teaching methods or teachers, students, and parents methods, technologies, and educational technologies per academic year. to identify popular activities. practices. Establish a feedback loop for sharing Diversify the range of Establish a platform for sharing innovative innovative ideas, resulting in the activities offered to cater to ideas and best practices among the school adoption of at least one impactful various interests and talents. community. idea annually. Create a structured schedule for co-curricular sessions to ensure consistency. Monitor participation rates and gather feedback to adjust offerings as needed. Showcase students' achievements and experiences through newsletters and events. Establish an innovation hub or committee to oversee creative initiatives. Encourage teachers to propose innovative teaching methods, technologies, and projects. Allocate resources for pilot programs and experimental projects. Schedule regular brainstorming sessions and discussions on innovative ideas. Recognize and celebrate successful innovative contributions during school- wide events. Dean of Students Action Plan: Fostering Responsibility, Work Ethics, and Academic Excellence (August 2023-January 2024) Objective 1: Effect a Pastoral Curriculum that Promotes Responsibility and Work Ethics Task Action Timeline Success Criteria Target 1: Implementation of Ensure that there’s a Policies and 30 th September 2023 a. Implementation of Policies and Policies and Procedures for Procedures Task Force comprising Procedures for Student Life staff, parents, and student Policies and procedures are regularly Student Life representatives. reviewed and updated based on Conduct an initial assessment of 30th September 2023 feedback and changing needs. existing policies and identify gaps Decreased number of policy and areas for improvement. violations and disciplinary incidents Share the policies with stakeholders 30th September 2023 over time. through workshops, meetings, and Positive feedback from students, online platforms. parents, and staff about the clarity Initiate regular audits and From September 2023 and effectiveness of policies. assessments to ensure policy adherence and gather feedback. Target 2: Effective Management Oversee daily boarding operations. Termly, from August 28th 2023 b. Effective Management of Boarding of Boarding Program and Ensure that the boarding operations 30th September, 2023 Program and Student Support manual outlines student supervision, High levels of student satisfaction and Student Support meal routines, and facility well-being in the boarding program. maintenance. Minimal disruptions in daily Train staff on their roles in providing From September to December, 2023 operations due to effective comprehensive care, including coordination and supervision. medical and emotional support. Timely access to medical and Establish a feedback mechanism for From September to December, 2023 emotional support, with a decrease in students and parents to communicate instances of unmet needs. boarding experience. Conduct monthly meetings to review From September to December, 2023 operations, address concerns, and propose improvements. Objective 2: Promote Quality Teaching, Learning, and Assessment for Special Needs Target 1: Develop and Form a Teaching Strategies Team 30th September, 2023 Develop and Implement Teaching and Implement Teaching and with experienced teachers and Assessment Strategies learning specialists. Increased variety of teaching Assessment Enhancement Compile a range of differentiated 30th September, 2023 strategies implemented across Strategies teaching strategies and assessment classrooms. techniques relevant to the different Integration of technology and school sections. innovative approaches in at least Create a professional development 30th September, 2023 80% of lessons. plan to train teachers on these Teachers regularly accessing and strategies. utilizing professional development Incorporate technology tools and From August, 2023 resources related to special needs resources to facilitate personalized education. learning. Establish a feedback loop for From August, 2023 teachers to share their experiences and success stories. PD library? Target 2: Monitor and Evaluate (Design and) use an observation 30th September 2023 Monitor and Evaluate Teaching Effective Teaching Strategies protocol to assess classroom Strategies and Assessment Practices implementation of effective teaching Positive feedback from teachers and Assessment Practices strategies. about the impact of observations and Schedule regular classroom From September 2023 feedback on their teaching practices. observations to provide constructive Regular sharing of successful feedback. teaching practices among teachers. Collect data on student engagement, September-October 2023 Improved alignment between participation, and academic progress. assessment methods and diverse Analyze assessment results to identify Check assessment calendar learning styles. trends and areas for improvement. Monitor Student Performance and Organize quarterly meetings to From next assessment date Learning Outcomes discuss observations, insights, and Demonstrated improvement in adaptations. academic performance and learning outcomes for students with special needs. Positive trends in assessment data, showcasing growth over time. Higher participation rates in formative and summative assessments. Target 3: Training and Identify teacher mentors experienced 30th September, 2023 Measure Curriculum Differentiation Mentorship for Curriculum in curriculum differentiation. Impact Assign mentor teachers to support 30th September, 2023 Improved academic records and Differentiation colleagues working with students with assessment results for students special needs. receiving tailored support. Conduct initial training sessions to 31st October 2023 Consistent positive feedback from introduce differentiation techniques students and parents about to all teachers. personalized learning experiences. Regularly assess the impact of Termly, from September term Evidence of adjustment and mentorship through surveys and refinement of differentiation progress reports. strategies based on feedback and assessment outcomes. Monitor Teacher Support for Students with Special Needs Regular tracking indicates increased teacher interactions and support for students with identified needs. High levels of satisfaction among students, parents, and teachers regarding the provided support. Implement Recognition and Incentive Programs Increased participation in recognition and incentive programs among teachers. Academic records show a positive correlation between curriculum differentiation and student success. Consistent improvement in students' motivation, engagement, and academic achievement. Objective 3: Special Contributions - Marketing, Co-Curricular, Innovation Target 1: Marketing and Utilize social media platforms, Weekly updates and whenever Positive feedback from the school Promotion website updates, and open houses for anything special happens community about the effectiveness promotion. and appeal of marketing initiatives. Ensure teachers, students, and staff are engaged in marketing. Review existing marketing plan that highlights the school's unique programs and achievements. Review and adjust the marketing strategy based on feedback and outcomes. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of marketing efforts through engagement metrics. Create a calendar for classroom contributions? Assemblies? Newsletter to parents? Target 2: Co-Curricular Survey students and teachers to From September, 2023 Diverse and well-attended co- Activities identify interests and preferences for curricular activities with active potential activities. student and teacher participation. Design a diverse co-curricular Enrolment data available upon calendar offering a wide range of request activities. Monitor participation rates and gather feedback on activity experiences. Host showcases and events to celebrate student achievements in co- curriculars. Target 3: Innovation and Encourage staff to propose innovative Regular showcasing of innovative Continuous Improvement ideas related to teaching, learning, projects, products, or initiatives and operations. developed by students and staff. Allocate resources for pilot projects and initiatives aimed at improving the school environment. Hold regular brainstorming sessions and workshops to generate new ideas. Evaluate the impact of implemented innovations on student engagement and performance. Successful completion of the probation period is six months evidenced by achievement of : a. overall target performance of at least 95% b. subject target results of mean grade of 80% in KCPE/CBC c. subject target results of mean grade of B in (8-4-4) KCSE d. subject target results of mean grade of 75% grade A* to C in IGCSE