School Improvement - Louisiana Department of Education

D. Barriers to Progress of Implementation
From the list below, indicate which of the following continue to be barriers to progress at your school. Check all that apply.
There are no barriers to progress at my school
Lack of technology and innovative software (3‐5 year upgrades)
Absence of instructional leadership
Inappropriate identification of school’s needs
Inconsistent application of school’s discipline plan
Lack of Highly Qualified, effective teachers
Lack of instructional activities that fit the school’s
needs
Lack of supplies/resources
Lack of professional development opportunities that
are linked to the needs of teachers to improve
student performance
Lack of understanding the School Improvement Plan
Lack of understanding of my role in the School Improvement Plan
No behavior plan
No mentoring of new teachers
Resistance to change by some students
Resistance to change by some teachers
Teacher turnover
There is no effective, structured induction program for new teachers
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