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Launching School Turnaround

Launching School Turnaround. A View from Inside George Hall Elementary Mobile, Alabama. George Hall Elementary. Terri Tomlinson-Principal. Demographics: 99% African American 1% White 98% Free/Reduced 11% Homeless 11% Special Ed. Background of Hall. PreK-5

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Launching School Turnaround

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  1. Launching School Turnaround A View from Inside George Hall Elementary Mobile, Alabama

  2. George Hall Elementary Terri Tomlinson-Principal Demographics: 99% African American 1% White 98% Free/Reduced 11% Homeless 11% Special Ed

  3. Background of Hall • PreK-5 • Located in Maysville area of Mobile • Serves 2 large federal housing developments and several residential areas • Most families live below poverty level • Most are single parent homes • Community school / no buses • Identified by ALSDE at a Failing School in 2003 • Began Turnaround process in 2004

  4. Original Turnaround Design

  5. Structure of Change • Physical Plant • Mission and Vision • Safe, Orderly Climate • Staff Development • Practices • People

  6. Physical Plant Transformation Addressed Building Concerns: • Removed trash • Removed outdated equipment • Hung bulletin boards • Painted halls and classrooms • Purged Media Center collection • Redesigned Computer Lab • Relocated classrooms • Cleaned exterior of building • Landscaped grounds

  7. Transforming the Physical Plant

  8. Transforming the Mission and Vision • Engaged staff in developing a shared mission • Developed short and long term goals • Communicated plans and expectations • Articulated high expectations

  9. Transforming the Culture Developed Procedures • Parent Student Handbook • Teacher Handbook • Discipline Plan • Safety Plan • Master schedule • Collaborative planning time • Strategic dismissal

  10. Transforming Staff Development • Conducted Book Studies • A Framework for Understanding Poverty • Whatever It Takes • The Morning Meeting • SMART Goals • Put Reading First • Bringing Words to Life • Created Pyramid of Interventions • Participated in data meetings/PST meetings • Provided job embedded planning time

  11. Transforming Practices • Provide formal/informal focused staff development • Empower teachers/develop teacher leaders • Collaborate to improve practices • Model “Best Practices” and reflective thinking • Create a culture of trust among faculty • Network with schools inside and outside the district • Provide quality instruction aligned with the course of study and state assessments • Conduct team-building activities for team/faculty bonding

  12. Transforming Relationships • Report Card Conferences • Partnership Conferences • Parent/Student/School Compacts • Partners In Education • AltaPointe • Reading and Math Nights • Parent Meetings • Home Visits • Mentor Schools Inside and Outside the District

  13. Students who are taught by an effective teacher for three years in a row can more than double their achievement.

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