Six Keys to Success

According to Dr. Lattie Coor, when the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) decided to use “Good to Great” methodology to identify schools that were succeeding, they didn’t realize how closely their findings would mirror those of “Good to Great.”  But they do. 

Disciplined thought + disciplined people … lead to disciplined action.

Principles of Success	Measure of Success
Disciplined Thought 1 Clear Bottom Line – Beat the Odds schools emphasize the achievement of every student and take responsibility for performance. No excuses. 2 Ongoing Assessment – They are willing to assess individual student performance early and often. What's working and what's not? How can we use data in the classroom to drive improvement?	Achievement per student
Disciplined People 3 Strong and Steady Principal – Leaders are focused on those things that truly improve student achievement and they keep pushing ahead no matter what the roadblocks. 4 Collaborative Solutions – Problem solving is pushed through the ranks, not concentrated at the top.	Achievement per student
Disciplined Action 5 Stick with the Program – It’s not about any particular program. It's about selecting a good one, sticking with it, and making it better and better. 6 Built to Suit – Schools that beat the odds find ways to customize instruction and intervention to fit the needs of each child. One size does not fit all!	Achievement per student