It is very important to gain administrative support prior to beginning the SHI process. This support should be in writing from leaders such as the school principal, assistant principal, superintendent, or other leaders in your school community.

You can request portions of existing meetings for time to work on the SHI. Talk to administrators about using a professional development day or a teacher work day to focus on the SHI. Consider using a half-day to walk through the self-assessment modules, and then set up another meeting to discuss the planning process. Other meeting times, such as staff meetings, after-school meetings, or meetings of parent-teacher organizations, can also be used.