Module #3 DQ Case Studies

Case # 5 – “Post-Interview Surprise” – page 70

1. How might a positive decision impact the internal culture of the school?

2. How might a positive decision impact the relationship between the school and its community?

3. Is it appropriate based on the criteria of merit and worth to consider these types of behaviors in making a hiring decision (and is it ethical and is it legal)?

Case #6 – “New Teacher Induction” – page 73

1. In what ways does the culture of the school impact what a new teacher experiences during the first two years in a school?

2. What are some steps a school leader might take to make the experience of newly hired teachers positive?

3. What role do professional teachers have in making the experience of newly hired teachers positive?