Match candidate skills to school needs using multiple data sources, prioritizing highest-need schools¶

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Description¶

In the Talent Development domain, the guide's practice description directs districts to "Use multiple sources of data to match candidate skills and competencies to a school's needs, prioritizing the highest need schools." The LEA example describes a model for selecting and placing teachers and leaders with turnaround competencies, using "extended candidate observations in various settings" to assess readiness and potential, and creating in-house district preparation programs to develop future turnaround leaders and teachers.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Human resources systems able to gather and use multiple measures and data sources in selection

Constraints¶

• Applies to turnaround contexts where vacancies are expected during the improvement process

Target Learners¶

• District leaders, human resources staff, principals

Target Learning Goals¶

• Recruiting and developing staff with turnaround competencies

Affordances¶

• Four Domains Rapid Improvement Framework Lea Guide

Related Strategies¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• The Center for School Turnaround and Improvement. (2025). Strategies and suggestions for local education agencies using the Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement framework. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED673517