Success has been noticed with the implementation of the leadership binder at Wilson Elementary. At the beginning of this school year Wilson created binders for each student to keep track of their progress through the year.
“We are always looking at our data,” Lindstrom said. “We are constantly readjusting.”
Each child's binder contains mission statements from the school, their teacher and the student. Personal goals are included that each student made with their teacher. Students are then able to track progress being made toward their goals and grade-level achievement.
“We feel really good about where we’re headed,” said Sundee Ware, the principal of Wilson. “Kids know where they’re headed.”
Ware said if a student reaches one of their goals they can receive rewards and set a new goal.
“I’m really proud of my school,” Ware said. “Every kid, no matter who, is going to make gains.”
The binders are part of the school’s Leader in Me program, which is based on Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” This program encourages students to be leaders and take charge of their own learning experience. This is the second year Leader in Me has been implemented at Wilson.
Ware said she has noticed the benefits that the binders and the Leader in Me program have provided, but she isn’t the only one.
“It helps the kids to know what to reach for,” said Andrea Lindstrom, a first-grade teacher at Wilson. “They know the outcome is up to them.”
Lindstrom said the binders allow students to be aware of their own attitude and actions. This puts the accountability for success on their shoulders. With students keeping track of their own progress allows Lindstrom to see what students may be struggling with.
“We are always looking at our data,” Lindstrom said. “We are constantly readjusting.”
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