To ensure continuity of teaching practices across grade-level and curriculum
To empower faculty/staff to advance their knowledge and practices
To attract and retain highly qualified educators who represent diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives
To build trust in our professional learning community
To prioritize faculty/staff morale and commitment to Westerly School
Action Steps:
Formalize a clear and consistent hiring process
Assess faculty/staff compensation packages to ensure equity within Westerly’s employee base
Formalize a clear and reflective faculty and staff evaluation process
Provide ongoing and consistent professional development that focuses on Westerly’s initiatives and programs
Engage faculty in the life of the school beyond the classroom
Implement a faculty mentorship program
Progress as of June 2022:
Have formalized, documented, and practiced a clear and consistent hiring process for all positions on campus including committee observation and interviews to include multiple perspectives and focus on DEI
Have formalized, documented, and practiced a clear and consistent evaluation process for faculty evaluation including goal-setting, professional development, goal review, and recommendations for improvement.
Professional Development required on all non-evaluation years
