Flourishing School Culture Model Domain:
Expertise & Resources; Well-being
Expertise & Resources
Definition
While a sense of purpose is essential for Christian school leaders and teachers, their ability to fulfill that purpose is necessarily dependent upon their expertise as educators. FSCI research shows that flourishing is connected to excellent in educational and school management practices.
FSCM Constructs
Qualified Staff – New Teacher hires are credentialed (licensed/certified) and have classroom experience.
Responsiveness to Special Needs – Teaching staff works together to serve students with special needs, aided by processes and resources for identifying and responding to those needs.
Resources – Materials and resources for teaching, including technology, are sufficient, and the school building is in good physical condition.
Resource Planning – A strategic financial plan and master facilities plan is in place, and financial planning is a strength of the board.
Resource Constraints – The school has financial resources to operate effectively; or, we could be more effective as a school if not for fiscal constraints, and we lack the resources we need to make changes in our school.
Well-Being
Definition
Well-being is an important domain for both students and educators to flourish. The FSCI identified three constructions related to well-being-one for teachers and leaders (Stress), and two for students (Healthy Living and Resilience). This domain and related constructions demonstrate that the well-being of educators and students is not a secondary concern-but an essential contributor to flourishing outcomes.
FSCM Constructs
Stress – Constant feelings of stress and being overwhelmed accompany a lack of time to prepare for instruction (Teachers) or to focus on physical health (Leaders).
Healthy Living – Students are happy with their physical health, including sufficient exercise and a healthy diet.
Resilience – Students handle stress effectively and respond well to/bounce back from difficult situations.