Assessing Readiness

Ensuring a firm foundation for a new design to thrive

Think of the School Readiness Self-Assessment Tool as preparing for a long trip.

Before you embark, you check your vehicle, gather necessary supplies, and review your route. Similarly, this assessment helps schools evaluate their capacity for transformation by identifying strengths and areas for improvement. By answering reflective questions, your team can gain insights into the skills and conditions needed for the journey ahead, ensuring everyone is prepared and aligned for successful change.

Welcome Designers!

This module is specially designed for:

School Design Teams ready to embark on a redesign journey. It serves as an initial run for assessing your team’s readiness from the perspective of your staff and leadership team, focusing on identifying strengths and areas that need attention without involving the broader community, at this stage.

Here's why it's super important:

A school readiness assessment is vital for effective design. It helps gauge current capacity, aligns leadership on next steps, and minimizes risks, enhancing the likelihood of a successful transformation that benefits students and the community.

What your team will get out of this module:

Get ready to pack for your school Design Journey! This module will help you assess your school’s capacity for redesign, ensuring you have all the essentials for a successful transformation. You’ll build a shared understanding among your team about strengths and areas that need attention. Plus, you’ll strategize actionable next steps based on valuable insights, ensuring you’re fully prepared to navigate the design journey ahead. Let’s embark on this important journey together, fully equipped for success.

Estimated time to complete:

Section 1: Gear Up & Get Inspired: Plan for all team members to reserve 45-60 minutes to learn about and facilitate this content.
Section 2: Dive In & Try It Out: Plan for 30 minutes where facilitators select and prepare the activity, followed by 60 minutes to engage the community.
Section 3: Capture Insights & Create Solutions: Allow 60-90 minutes for synthesis with facilitators.
Section 4: Launch & Measure Impact: Reserve 30 minutes for action planning.