Case Study

The Case Study Model

Today’s schools are challenged to accelerate learning for “at risk” students. Leadership Matters has a proven school based program to do just that.  Districts using this model report jumps from 40% to 60% proficient on state exams in one year.*  The program’s strength is in the fact that by changing the culture of the school it creates the basis for long term increases in student achievement levels.

The Case Study Model provides teachers with a process that helps them:

  • Use data to group students in the class.
  • Identify a case study student in each group.
  • Identify essential skills and content in the unit of study.
  • Participate in professional development targeted to needs of students.
  • Adjust practice to meet needs of students.
  • Prepare and present “case study” findings to colleagues.

The Case Study Model provides school leaders with a process that helps them:.

  • Create a cultural shift from discussion of student ability/potential to conversations about strengths and challenges of each student.
  • Articulate the mission of the school in terms of at risk students
  • Organize time to support the “case study” classrooms.
  • Participate in “case study” conversations.
  • Provide feedback to “case study” teachers.

Leadership Matters is ready to bring this program to your District and help you start to make meaningful changes that will support academic growth in your schools.

* Spring 2008 ELA MCAS test results, Boston

  • "The coach has expertise across the spectrum. I feel I can get real honesty from the coach and real solid constructive feedback."
  • "The coach had more experience than anyone from my district."
  • "The coach earned the admiration of project and school staffs from the moment that he began working. He is praised for his deep expertise and ability to analyze schools and classrooms with speed and acuity."
  • "The coach provided valuable insight about how to maximize resources in the building. To support my goals and my vision."
  • "The leadership coach was respected for bringing his teaching experience to bear on his interactions with the principals"
  • "After one year of working closely with the Leadership Matters team my student's English scores increased 12%, an increase that I contribute completely to the work we did.."
  • "The Leadership Matters coach worked with the entire instructional leadership team to help us focus our energies. Now, for the first time, 100% of Fifth grade students are on level in Math."