Simplexity

In our SAIL processes, I see schools focusing in on the right things in order to increase student achievement. The vital few factors are essential to sustainable progress and growth. How do you react though, if the Principal says we should do more? What do you say to a team of teachers who want to add more to this work? Remember, less is more! The idea of simplexity is taking a multitude of challenging factors and working tirelessly at only those vital few until they are mastered. The key here though is this...they have to be mastered school-wide or they are not mastered. You can have 5 or 6 teachers mastering those vital high leverage practices, but it won't matter.  We will only move the dial on student achievement if all educators take responsibility for this level of performance.

Below is one of Fullan's components around securing accountability, Educators take responsibility for continuously improving results. Where is your entire school on this progression? What are you directly responsible for in contributing to the positive growth of your entire school?

Coherence making is ongoing work. Keep simplexity at the forefront and stay the course with only a few things. Trust the process and both you and your students will reap the benefits!