Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase is an online resource to aid educators in nurturing school climates conducive to learning. It is organized around five elements aimed at developing a positive learning climate.

Task 2: Create & Monitor Improvement Dashboard

Guideline: Improving a school's learning climate is a complex task of interrelated activities requiring staff member attention, time, and resources. The principal may want to designate the school safety team to fulfill this task. A useful monitoring tool is an "Improvement Dashboard" as a way to keep track of the school's performance in relation to its learning goals. Monitoring and acting on the data tracked through the dashboard is essential for the tool to be effective. It is the principal's role to monitor the data and act on it. The resources offered provide guidance on doing so.

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Balanced Scorecard

The Balanced Scorecard is a useful tool to monitor implementation of the school improvement plan. Developed for business enterprises in the early 90s, the concept can be adapted for schools. Principals will find the concept helpful in overseeing many activities when limited time to do so. The document includes a suggested balanced scorecard planning template.

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