Upbeat, an innovative K-12 research and consulting company led
by former teachers and focused on supporting and retaining
educators, announced the launch of its School Leader Survey. This
tool gathers data on school administrators' perceptions and
experiences to inform action plans that support school leaders
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Upbeat, an
innovative K-12 research and consulting company led by former
teachers and focused on supporting and retaining educators,
announced the launch of its School Leader Survey. This tool gathers
data on school administrators' perceptions and experiences to
inform action plans that support school leaders. Based on feedback
from district leaders nationwide, this survey aims to improve
school leader retention through its research-based categories and
leadership coaching.
"We developed our newest survey to help district leaders
understand the support school leaders need to be successful and
remain in their administrative roles."- Henry Wellington, Upbeat's Founder and CEO
Nationally, 18% of principals leave their schools annually, with
higher turnover rates at high-poverty schools. High turnover means
many administrators leave before they can build strong cultures,
implement instructional plans, and develop trusting staff
relationships. Research shows that frequent principal turnover
undermines school improvement efforts, negatively impacts teacher
retention, and ultimately harms student learning.
"School administrators are the foundation of effective schools,
from serving as instructional leaders to building a strong and
positive culture and community and too many leave their positions
each year," says Upbeat Founder and CEO, Henry Wellington. "Each day for a principal
includes any number of challenges and nobody is in a better
position to inform district leaders on how to support them then the
principals themselves. We developed our newest survey to help
district leaders understand the support school leaders need to be
successful and remain in their administrative roles."
The survey is based on categories from "Principal Retention in
Public Schools: A Review of the Research" by Dr. Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Dr. Maleka I. Donaldson, Dr. Matthew A. Kraft, and Dr. Nicole S. Simon. The six domains are: (1) the
work of leading a school, (2) equal opportunity and inclusive
practices (3) relationships within the school, (4) district
operations and management, (5) compensation, career, and growth
opportunities, and (6) perspectives about their work.
St. Charles Parish Public
Schools in Luling, Louisiana
piloted Upbeat's School Leader Survey during the 2022-2023 school
year across its 19 campuses.
"Upbeat's survey provided invaluable insights into the needs and
experiences of our school leaders. The data we gathered has helped
us tailor our support strategies, resulting in a more cohesive and
motivated administrative team," said Erick
Treuting, Assistant Director of Human Resources at
St. Charles Parish.
Since its implementation, St. Charles
Parish has seen improvements across research-based
categories, including Resources & Facilities (+9%),
Instructional Leadership (+30%), and Work/Life Balance (+11%). The
district also achieved 100% participation in its second
administration during the 2023-2024 school year.
Along with its School Leader Survey, Upbeat works directly with
school districts across the country to support classified and
certified staff retention with its engagement surveys and
leadership coaching.
For more information and to access "Principal Retention in
Public Schools: A Review of the Research," visit
teachupbeat.com/school-leader-survey.com.
Media Contact
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