S6 E8 - From Compliance to Commitment: Transforming School Improvement

The Structured Literacy Podcast

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Sustainable school improvement happens when change is done with teachers, not to them, and when professional learning builds genuine understanding rather than just compliance with programs.
• The key difference between compliance and commitment in school change
• Why program implementation alone isn't enough to transform practice
• Starting with strengths rather than deficits when approaching improvement
• Understanding the "why" behind instructional decisions, not just the "what"
• Creating genuine space for reflection and ownership in professional learning
• How collaborative approaches lead to more sustainable changes
• Balancing clear expectations with teacher professionalism
• The importance of understanding context before implementing solutions
• Why the "messier" path of collaborative change leads to better outcomes
• Helping all staff become data-informed practitioners
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1. Change with people, not to them (00:00:00)

2. Moving beyond program implementation (00:07:04)

3. Collaborative professional learning approach (00:10:51)

4. Creating space for reflection (00:15:17)

5. Building sustainable change together (00:19:32)

6. Key takeaways for school leaders (00:23:12)