Services

Systemwide Improvement

To improve student achievement, schools need to have a shared vision for teaching and learning, a solid understanding of priorities, and a clearly defined path to accomplish their goals. The International Center’s school improvement specialists partner with school leaders to develop and implement a multi-step plan that supports a school's efforts to raise student achievement and reach its continuous improvement goals. The process focuses on:

Completing a guided needs assessment of the school’s strengths and challenges led by an International Center consultant.
Developing a strategic plan, alongside school leaders, aimed at raising student achievement and addressing the challenges identified in the needs assessment.
Providing professional learning for teachers targeted on areas of need including ongoing job-embedded coaching, and online support to support sustainable growth.
Building leadership density through professional learning and coaching for building district-level leaders.

Creating a Shared Vision of Success to Increase Student Achievement at the School District of Philadelphia

Developing a rigorous and relevant school and classroom learning environment promoting individualized student instruction, collaboration, and building relationships
Organizing small learning communities reflecting each school’s individual strengths and needs
Improving instructional capacity of teachers through professional development courses and focused in-classroom job-embedded coaching

“We now have more students applying to college, going to college, and getting scholarships to college. We definitely see the success in our partnership with ICLE.”