1. Administrative Entry Plan
Robert Salladino, Jr., Ed.D.
Candidate for the Position of
Principal
Owen J. Roberts High School

2. Robert Salladino, Jr., Ed.D.
Fourteen Years in Public Education
Assistant Principal (1999 – Present)
Abington Junior High School
Abington School District
Mathematics Teacher ( )
Bala Cynwyd Middle School
Lower Merion School District

3. Robert Salladino, Jr., Ed.D.
Doctor of Education
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Immaculata University, 2004
Master of Education
Cabrini College, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Cabrini College, 1993
Bachelor of Arts in History

4. Creating a Shared Vision
Meet with All Stakeholders to Develop a Shared Vision for Owen J. Roberts High School that Reflects Current Needs and Realities
Students, Parents, Teachers, Central Administrators, School Board Members, & Community Members
What is Excellent about Owen J. Roberts High School? What Aspects of the School Require Attention and Improvement?
Focus on Continuous Improvement - “From Good to Great”

5. Advancing the Shared Vision
Create a School Advisory Team
Members of the School Advisory Team Will Lead Action Teams Whose Purpose will be to Study, Research, Discuss, and Advise the School Community in Several Key Areas:
Data
Professional Development
Assessment
School Climate & Student Behavior
Student Support Services
Technology
Parent Involvement

6. Student Achievement
Foster a Culture Where Data are Used to Plan Instruction and Intervention
Utilize Getting Results Framework to identify “Root Causes” and to Outline Specific Strategies for Intervention and Improvement
Utilize Multiple Measures of Assessment, Including Formative Assessment

7. Student Achievement continued…
Promote a Rigorous Program of Instruction for All Students
Examine Tracking/Levels, Inclusion of Special Education Students
Examine Support Services to Maximize Student Success
Review Structure of the Master Schedule
Extended Learning Opportunities

8. Student Achievement continued…
Cultivate a Professional Learning Community
Professional Development is a Professional Responsibility
Focus on Professional Development that is “Job Embedded”
Provide Teachers with the Opportunity to Collaborate with Colleagues
Rely on Action Teams as a Mechanism for Teachers to Talk Collaboratively about Teaching and Learning and to Develop Plans to Increase Learning and Achievement

9. Student Achievement continued…
Instructional Supervision
Focus on Continuous Improvement
Differentiated Based Upon Level of Need and/or Experience
Create Climate of Trust and Mutual Respect
Provide Opportunities for Colleagues to Observe One Another “In-Action”
Encourage Instruction that is Differentiated

10. Climate and Student Behavior
Foster a Learning Environment that is Personalized for the Students
Advisory or Mentor Program – Every Student Needs an Advocate
Interdisciplinary Team in the 9th Grade for “At-Risk” Students
Implement Program of Ongoing Remediation to Reduce Summer School/Retention/Drop-out Rate

11. Climate and Student Behavior continued…
Foster Student Pride and Commitment for the School and Community
Service Opportunities
When Addressing Student Behavior…
Use Data to Identify Target Behaviors and “Hot Spots”
Focus on Clear Rules and Expectations that are Taught and Consistently Reinforced
Utilize Restorative Practices
Identify Ways to Reward Appropriate Behavior
Re-examine Consequences to Ensure that they are Effective in Changing Student Behavior

12. Climate and Student Behavior continued…
Review Emergency Management Plan
The Safety of Students and Staff is the Top Priority
The Plans for Emergency Situations Must Be…
Current
Known and Understood by All Members of the School Community
Practiced/Drilled

13. Parent Involvement & Engagement
Cultivate a Culture of Parent Involvement and Engagement that Often Does Not Exist at the Secondary Level
Improve Methods of Communication Between Home and School
Conduct Regular Parenting Workshops that are Facilitated by School Staff
Access the Skills, Talents, & Resources of Parents and Community Members
Provide Regular Forums for Parents to Offer Feedback and to be Involved in the Realization of the School’s Vision
Create Opportunities to Welcome New or Prospective Students and Their Families into Our School

14. Robert Salladino, Jr., Ed.D.
Strengths
Strong Commitment to Students & Their Success
Solid Academic Credentials
Fourteen Years of Experience in Two High-Performing School Districts
Outstanding Work Ethic
Excellent Communication & Personal Skills
Experienced with Using Data to Make Decisions and To Raise Student Achievement
Dedicated to Ongoing Professional Development for the Entire School Community

15. Robert Salladino, Jr., Ed.D.
Professional References
Dr. Amy F. Sichel, Superintendent of Schools
Abington School District
Mr. Neal J. McCarthy, Principal
Abington Junior High School
Mr. Charles W. Lentz, Assistant Principal
Dr. Mark Pellico, Chairperson for Guidance Services
Mrs. Sherrie Gabage, Teacher