Congratulations Kent ISD Partner Schools on MTSS Recognition of Excellence

With many demands, opportunities, and initiatives, staying focused on continuous improvement for all students has been and continues to be a challenge. How do we know which programs best fit the students we serve? How do we know when to stop certain programs and start others? Or, when to keep programs going while integrating other complimentary programs?

The districts in Kent ISD have been up to the challenge of answering these tough questions in order to best meet the needs of their students.

Change Illusion

Blog post written by: Dr. Anthony Muhammad

Change is a very difficult process, but it is the catalyst to continuous improvement.  It tests our ability as professionals at many different levels.  Sometimes, when things get too challenging, we tend to look for short-cuts or we quietly surrender.  We live in a political climate that demands that we change, whether we choose to or not, but I have found that some organizations are good at creating the illusion of change, rather than being fully involved in the process of change.  There are three key phrases which clearly indicate that an organization is not fully committed to the change process.