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Principal Christian Sawyer focuses on reaching more students by developing strong teaching team leaders.

Principal Christian Sawyer says his time is best used supporting an instructional leadership team and removing barriers to their progress.

Set a vision and prepare for challenges that will arise before school begins, Principal Christian Sawyer says.

Even when it feels uncomfortable or takes time to come to a resolution, address challenges on a leadership team directly and collaboratively, Principal Phillip Steffes says.

Principal Beth Thompson advocates spending time ensuring that everyone understands their leadership role and commits to it, and re-discuss if needs for the role change.

Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by tracking their progress and discussing it one-on-one, Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines says.

Target a student’s interests to make learning relevant and engaging, Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines says.

Blended-Learning Teacher Lori Treiber explains her detailed system for students to hold one another accountable on group projects to set students up for success.

When multi-classroom leaders plan lessons for the team, teachers can focus on practicing and delivering lessons, multi-classroom leader Okema Owens Simpson says.

For impactful feedback, make videotaping routine, of both instruction and coaching time so everyone can quickly see and improve any trouble spots, Multi-classroom leader Okema Owens Simpson says.

Create team’s lesson plans, then set routines for reviewing and practicing delivery of instruction, multi-classroom leader Molly Whelan says.

To create lifelong learners, don’t forget fun, and make instruction relevant to your students’ lives, Multi-Classroom Leader Bri Waddell says.