District Improvement Starts with Strong Systems — Not More Initiatives
Designing Coherent Instructional Leadership Systems That Actually Improve Teaching and Learning
PLCs meet, Walkthroughs happen, Data gets reviewed. This White Paper helps principals align the systems so instruction becomes consistent—and improvement becomes sustainable.
Built by a principal for principals.
Jami Fowler-White, Ed. S., NBCT
Most Principals are doing exactly what’s expected—and more. But when leadership actions, PLC structures, and instructional priorities operate in parallel instead of alignment, clarity erodes and initiative fatigue grows.
FRAGMENTED SYSTEMS CREATE BUSY SCHOOLS.
COHERENT SYSTEMS CREATE EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS
What You’ll Get
Clear Framework
A practical definition of instructional coherence with actionable leadership moves.
Coherence Audit
The Instructional Coherence Audit with scoring to access your current system.
Alignment Systems
Leadership moves that align PLCs, walkthroughs, and feedback systems
Reflection Prompts
Questions that surfae real system misalignment and drive meaningful change.
Includes Title II & ESSER-aligned language for district use.
The Instructional Coherence Framework
When these don’t align, schools get busy.
When they do, schools get better.
Leadership Reflection
Where is misalignment costing us instructional time or clarity?
