1. Planning Calendar
Summary

2. Planning Calendar Content in Context
How do you correctly sequence your important work over the course of the year?
Planning Calendar
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3. What Is the Planning Calendar?
The Planning Calendar is a tool that lists sample HR /HC activities by month to to keep the department on track in its work toward improving teacher and principal quality
This tool features:
Alignment to ABC Tool metrics and benchmarks
Key activities for each month organized by key function
Recommended owners to maintain accountability
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4. Overview of the Planning Calendar
Structure of the Tool
Strategic work by:
Month
Key activity
Owners
Position type
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5. Why Is This Important? Planning Calendar
Planning may not come naturally for most of us, but it’s essential
Focuses the team on the most important work
Helps allocate limited resources – time, money, staff
Exposes implementation obstacles
Allows for better coordination of activities across departments
Leads to greater accountability and results
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6. Keep in Mind Things to Remember
Layout timelines and key milestones for leadership team at the start of the year
Establish a monthly “check-in” to review key activities
Communicate milestones to internal teams
Consider what needs to be communicated to external stakeholders like principals, principal supervisors, and employees
Identify any new work or initiatives well in advance and incorporate them into your plan
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7. Making Connections Related Content
HR Planning Document and Sample Plan
Provides a process for HR/HC strategic planning focused on the unique needs of each district, along with a sample plan
HR Annual Planner
Lists sample activities by month to provide a planning guide for HR/HC divisions to keep the department on track for outcomes
Key Levers for Accelerated HR Improvement Tool
Provides a process to understand key HR work required to make progress
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