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Deliver Positive High-Expectations Leadership

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  1. Module Introduction
    2 Topics
  2. Applying Cycles of School Improvement to Positive High-expectations
    19 Topics
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    2 Tests
  3. Explaining the Role of the School Leaders in a Positive High-expectations Culture
    18 Topics
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    2 Tests
  4. Leading the Behaviour Management Model
    21 Topics
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    3 Tests
  5. Leading Continuous Improvement of Behaviour School-wide
    21 Topics
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    3 Tests
  6. Supporting Implementation Fidelity in Every Classroom
    24 Topics
  7. Module evaluation survey
    1 Topic
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No excuses

Believing in the potential of every student means accepting no excuses for student under-achievement.

School leaders must embrace this mindset to create a culture that supports each student to achieve their potential. Students’ socioeconomic background, or personal circumstances are not used to lower expectations or make excuses for lack of achievement.

No excuses doesn’t mean that the school team is unsympathetic to students’ circumstances. Every team member acknowledges the challenges facing students, but they do not allow this to determine the capacity of those students.

The Principal and Coach apply ‘No excuses’ thinking mindset in leading the school team. They ensure the following:

  • Use no excuses language in communicating expectations.
  • Point out when the teaching team are making excuses for students’ lack of achievement.
  • Brainstorm strategies that support high expectations and no excuses.
  • Hold and communicate high expectations for the teaching team as well as for students.