TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
A Letter from Our CEO
Our Core Values
Our History
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Hiring Expectations for Leaders
Mission & Vision
Roles & Responsibilities
Scholar Leadership Opportunities
Core Value Coins and Store
Regional and National Support
National Monitoring
The PLA Instructional Review Process
Monthly Progress Monitoring
Attendance Matters
SCHOOL-WIDE GROWTH & CAPACITY
Leading with Visibility
Leadership Instructional Reviews (IRs)
Leadership Goal Menu
Evaluation Process for Leaders
Quarterly PTG Leader Check-ins
Meeting Rhythm
1:1 Check-ins
Expected Meeting Rhythms
Leadership Professional Learning Communities
LEADERSHIP GROWTH & CAPACITY
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LAUNCHING A NEW SCHOOL YEAR
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Checklist for Launching a New School Year
Longboarding New Staff over the Summer
Onboarding During the School Year
PLA Classroom and Key Pillars
Introducing the PLA Model
Back to School Night
Family Events Calendar
Welcome Bags or Packets
Initial Outreach to Families
Staff and Family Handbooks
Enrollment at PLA
Teacher Retention at PLA
First Day of School Ready
First Day
Teacher Institute Logistics
First Day of School Ready
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