Program Milestone Final,  2011-2012

Facilitates and supports implementation of new pedagogy in school and creates a culture of focus on student outcomes, collective learning and reflective practice in school.

April 11

HM engages with teacher and teacher coach to understand the pedagogy, prepares the team and school to implement the new pedagogy (infrastructural, materials, mindset), and familiarize with teacher observation sheet            

November 11

HM observes classroom of 50% of teachers in school and notes feedback on teacher observation sheet and shares feedback with the respective teachers, in order to build a culture of reflective practice in school. HM is still not an expert on pedagogy, and needs Teacher Sahyogi support for teacher- feedback related to pedagogy. 

April 12

HM observes classroom of all teachers in school, shares independent feedback, takes a class once a week and shares personal learnings. HM is learning the pedagogy through practice

Develops strong relationships and actively engage parents and community in the school's activities

April11

HM interacts with parents (who are coming to her school) in a warm and courteous way. She listens to their issues and invites suggestions. She also identifies school events where she can engage with parents, e.g. Annual day, Sports etc.

November 11

HM motivates teachers to conduct at least 1 parent meeting in 6 months for their own class and is able to attract at least 25% over current parent attendance. HM uses the parent-teacher meeting as an opportunity to proactively engage with parents to share initiatives and happenings of the school. At least a small group of enthusiastic parents are actively involved in organizing one school event (e.g., Annual Day).

April 12

Most teachers are now conducting 1 parent-teacher meeting every month and is able to attract at least 50% over current parent attendance. They are sharing individual progress with parents. HM is conducting an all parents forum to share school initiatives, happenings, issues, progress and inviting suggestions from parents. A new group of enthusiastic parents get actively involved in organizing a school event

Builds a team of motivated and engaged staff by conducting regular staffroom meetings which ensures best practice sharing, collaborative lesson planning  and openness to innovative practices

April 11

"HM does bi-weekly staff meeting for 1/2 hr using team & trust building exercises. Identifies 1-2 supportive teachers. Agenda of the meeting includes preliminary discussion of student learning outcomes (learning ladder)

November 11

Staff meeting in now happening once a week for 1 hour. HM & teachers are defining agenda for each meeting, e.g., sharing individual strengths, effective classroom practices, etc. Agenda includes explicit discussion on student learning outcomes and problem solve on identified issues

April 12

4-Time for staff meetings is 1 hr per week, agenda includes collaborative sharing, joint lesson planning among all teacher, sharing best practices and discussions on student learning outcomes

Develops and implements a robust fact-based School Development Plan (SDP) for continuous development (Elements of the plan to include:

a. Staff engagement

b. Resource management

c. Parent engagement

d. Infrastructure

e. Student outcomes)

April 11

HM is familiar with the SDP. With support of sahyogi, plans on the top 2 issues of her school

November 11

HM implements the SDP planned in April; reviews outcomes; plans on all elements of SDP with Sahyogi support for subsequent cycle

April 12

HM reviews the outcome of the implemented SDP, consolidates the learnings 

 Reflects, identifies and demonstrates self change on areas identified in the Individual Development Plan (IDP)

April 11

HM has a constructive conversation around understanding and assessment on HM competencies with Sahyogis as basis for IDP conversation in the next cycle

November 11

HM implements the IDP created in July and reviews the outcomes/ learnings along with Sahyogi support; identifies further areas of coaching and creates own IDP

April 12

HM reviews own movement on IDP, independently and consolidates learnings; engages with Sahyogi for specific coaching inputs

Creates a school environment with basic infrastructure and lively classrooms conducive for student learning

April 11

HM is facilitating change in infrastructure of classroom and made learning material accessible to children as required for the new pedagogy

November 11

The school's basic infrastructure is well maintained and HM takes initiative to replenish/repair/modify as needed. It is able to cater to basic requirements of all students in the school

April 12

The school's basic infrastructure is well maintained and replenished/repaired/modified as needed.  It is able to cater to basic requirements of all students. HM has taken several initiatives to make the school environment attractive and appealing. HM uses all available resources (library, display boards, teaching aids) effectively to create a lively environment for learning