Analyzing+School+Culture

= **Analyzing School Culture (Survey, Evaluate)** =

Tools
**The following links are articles that provide information on the tools for assessing and improving school** **culture:** [] (April Edwards) [] (April Edwards)

Information and Resources
[] (April Edwards)
 * Link: Finding the Missing Jigsaw Pieces: a new model for analysing school culture b y: Kent, Peter. Management in Education (Education Publishing Worldwide Ltd), 2006, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p24-30, 7p **

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 * Article: //Improving Schools through the Administration and Analysis of School Culture Audits//**

[] **(Contributed by Jamila Rimmer)**
 * Website: Resources for School Climate**

Strategies and Ideas

 * Develop PLC's so teachers can meet and share ideas and discuss student learning. (April Edwards)**
 * Create, nurture, and participate in fun activities such as holiday celebrations, breakfasts, and pep rallies to allow students and staff to interact in fun ways. (April Edwards)**
 * Promote a "predict and prevent" plan for problems rather than a "react and repair" philosophy. (April Edwards)**
 * **Use data (surveys and other tools) to make informed decisions about School Culture.**
 * **Develop a Climate/Culture Committee -** []

**(Contributed by Jamila Rimmer)**