Grounded in the Four Domains framework, My School Improvement Partner uses human-centered AI to help principals think through decisions that arise as improvement plans move into practice. In this Q&A, WestEd’s Dr. Terry Hofer explains how the approach keeps principals’ knowledge of their schools at the center.
Dr. Contann Dabney explains how the Four Domains framework reveals what’s already working and how those strengths can inform planning and coaching as schools determine where to focus their improvement efforts.
Instructional coaching can help turn professional learning and instructional priorities into everyday classroom practice. WestEd’s instructional coaching team, led by Sofia Aburto, explores how differentiated support, classroom observation, and productive feedback can help educators refine their practice and improve student learning and achievement.
A principal’s interpersonal skills show up everywhere, from everyday conversations with families and staff to moments of conflict or crisis. Ayele Dodoo explores how these skills shape school communities and offers practical ways to help principals develop and strengthen them.
Urgency in school improvement takes shape through the decisions leaders make every day about where to focus attention and effort. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Joseph Sassone examines five levers for sustaining improvement under challenging circumstances.
Christine Benitez of Crescenta Valley High and Christine Aroyan of Glenoaks Elementary share how building leadership has helped ease the weight of the principalship, strengthen their school communities, and bring more confidence and joy to their work.
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) leader Alicia Garoupa discusses “bright spot” community schools that are building trust, belonging, and integrated supports—and what it takes to sustain this transformative work.
This guide outlines the leadership structures and conditions that can help professional learning communities become a sustained part of how schools work.
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