Opening Doors

Successfully implementing a vibrant school improvement plan requires a thorough knowledge of the program and an enthusiastic, experienced leader. Although you may have a deep understanding of the components and implementation procedures of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), don’t you wish you could get some personal advice from those who have already successfully implemented SEM? Opening Doors: The Administrator’s Guide to the Schoolwide Enrichment Model answers important questions that include: How did they generate community support? Was funding an issue? What does a timeline for implementation look like? What got teachers excited about the model? How did parents respond? Dr. Friedman has gathered the best tips and advice on implementing SEM in schools based on personal experience and interviews with SEM administrators. The book includes information on different styles of implementation, characteristics of a successful SEM administrator, tips on how to monitor progress, staff development activities, sample documents, helpful resources, and more.