Kestrel Strategic Planning Subcommittee Focus Group by Emily Fridman https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0 en-us 2021-03-10 16:42:43 UTC 2026-02-12 06:21:36 UTC hello@padlet.com New Durham Public elementary school building opening 2022 in South Durham https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300194280 2021-03-11 20:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300194280 Family atmosphere https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300196993 2021-03-11 20:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300196993 Small Class Sizes https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300198878 As a teacher smaller classes allow us to give students more individualized instruction.]]> 2021-03-11 20:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300198878 Operational Strengths jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300199620 Teaming structure, opportunities for collaboration.

]]> 2021-03-11 20:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300199620 Staff is generally open to changes that will bring improvement and frequently adaptive to change https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300199668 2021-03-11 20:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300199668 Strengths https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300202662 Strong leadership team 

]]> 2021-03-11 20:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300202662 Team Dynamics https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300203107 As part of our Middle School team it is great to have a group who work so well together.  

]]> 2021-03-11 20:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300203107 Diversity of students and staff https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300203235 2021-03-11 20:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300203235 Supportive families https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300204530 2021-03-11 20:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300204530 Program Related Strengths jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300205175 With justification and input from stakeholders, we are quickly able to identify and implement resources based on needs.]]> 2021-03-11 20:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300205175 Aligned curriculum K-8 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300205275 2021-03-11 20:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300205275 "lean and mean" operationally https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300205597 2021-03-11 20:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300205597 Access to technology 1-1 devices for students https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300206573 2021-03-11 20:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300206573 Strengths https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300208432 Staff work hard and truly focus on the needs of the scholars. ]]> 2021-03-11 20:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300208432 Growing positive reputation https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300208505 2021-03-11 20:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300208505 Resources jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300209879 Our administration and staff are highly skilled, but we face competing priorities.

]]> 2021-03-11 20:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300209879 Enrollment https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300209935 2021-03-11 20:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300209935 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300210073 Dwindling
 enrollment ]]> 2021-03-11 20:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300210073 Staff turn over https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300210265 2021-03-11 20:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300210265 Enrollment https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300210592 We are in the process of trying to increase our enrollment to strengthen our school and community long term.

]]> 2021-03-11 20:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300210592 current physical plant makes cultural programming difficult https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300211346 2021-03-11 20:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300211346 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300211675 Clear focus and direction ]]> 2021-03-11 20:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300211675 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300213734 resources to address the diverse needs of our staff 

]]> 2021-03-11 20:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300213734 Durham is an up and coming city that is attractive to talent https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300221295 2021-03-11 20:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300221295 "lean and mean" operationally https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300228295 2021-03-11 20:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300228295 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300249772 Mind Brain Education ]]> 2021-03-11 21:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300249772 New shopping/business center opening in RTP at BOA old site. More people are moving to the area. https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300250712 2021-03-11 21:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300250712 Switch to Blended Learning Academic Model https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300251181 2021-03-11 21:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300251181 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300251839 Athletic Facilities ]]> 2021-03-11 21:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300251839 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300252619 Growing number of charters ]]> 2021-03-11 21:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300252619 supportive board https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300252705 2021-03-11 21:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300252705 Guided Reading & Guided Math Implementation jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253612 2021-03-11 21:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253612 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253656 Lingering impact of graduation issue ]]> 2021-03-11 21:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253656 Recently opened charter schools are starting high school programs. Families are looking for a k-12 experience. https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253726 2021-03-11 21:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253726 plans for new building, transportation plan https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253767 2021-03-11 21:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300253767 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300255072 RTP/location ]]> 2021-03-11 21:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300255072 uncertainty coming out of pandemic https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300257655 2021-03-11 21:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300257655 fickle state of political support for charters in NC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300259045 2021-03-11 21:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300259045 Durham has a competitive charter market. https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300259577 2021-03-11 21:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300259577 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300276933 A very clear education plan with the entire community able to articulate the key components.  

Operationally we have strong leaders who are empowered to manage their departments yet continue to collaborate with all stakeholders.  

We have a strong wait list with 3-6 months of operating costs in cash surplus.  With our parents requesting, almost demanding, adding a HS.  

]]> 2021-03-11 21:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300276933 10 year charter!!! https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300277182 2021-03-11 21:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300277182 We would be at a school that people didn't want to leave. Our hiring process would allow us to recruit and retain the best candidates because people would be excited to work at Kestrel. https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300278090 2021-03-11 21:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300278090 school culture where the kids celebrate learning and believe that being smart is cool. https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300278751
Adult culture where it is considered cool to discuss big ideas about education and 
learning]]> 2021-03-11 21:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300278751 Effective instruction with progress monitoring in all classrooms. jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300278819 2021-03-11 21:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300278819 The premier charter school in the Durham area with a huge waiting list and a 10 year charter https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300279658 2021-03-11 21:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300279658 Clubs and activities. jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300281165 2021-03-11 21:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300281165 Students https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300281297 2021-03-11 21:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300281297 Facilities and grounds that we can boast about. jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300281599 2021-03-11 21:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300281599 Student leaders who take responsibility for their learning. jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300283583 2021-03-11 21:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300283583 We have moved beyond the "graduation issue" and we are recognized as a school of excellence. jackson29 https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300285075 2021-03-11 21:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/efridman4/459nxi7k44cf7ng0/wish/1300285075