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Principals praise in‑person coaching as district rolls out Center for Model Schools program
Summary
Merced principals said leadership coaching and the Five Essentials framework have improved trust, clarified school visions and helped align teacher collaboration. The multi‑session partnership includes in‑person full‑day coaching, PD sessions and a January survey with root‑cause work planned for April.
Merced City School District principals told the board on Nov. 18 that a new partnership with the Center for Model Schools is already yielding leadership and instructional benefits at participating campuses.
Deputy Superintendent Francisco Romo described a multi‑session rollout using the Five Essentials framework (effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environment and ambitious instruction). The program combines five professional‑learning sessions with in‑person full‑day coaching visits,…
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