Instructional Excellence

DoWEA is committed to being a school system where excellent instruction is delivered in every classroom because every teacher has been fully supported and equipped to deliver consistent, high-quality learning experiences.

Why Statement: Why this now?

DoWEA’s focus on instructional excellence is essential to the success of our worldwide school system. This demands a robust system of professional learning and support designed to build capacity for quality instruction as educator growth directly impacts student achievement. We will bolster professional development and recertification pathways to provide flexible, timely learning opportunities for educators and staff. Research shows that school and district leaders play a vital role in improving student learning when they prioritize instructional leadership, which can be challenging due to the many competing demands on leaders’ time. DoWEA is committed to streamlining administrative processes to empower school and district leaders to be the chief academic at their schools: observing, coaching, and empowered to take responsibility for the quality of instruction and resulting student outcomes. By acting now, DoWEA is laying the groundwork for a future in which leaders are empowered to prioritize instructional leadership, ensuring all educators are supported so that every student can excel.

Measures of Success:

• Coaching, mentorship, and leadership development program participation
• Increased frequency of classroom observations and instructional coaching 
• Impact of professional learning on instruction 
• Improvement in student achievement by school