Most school leaders don't think of themselves as reactive. They think of themselves as busy, responsive, available — qualities that look like strengths from the inside. This tool creates one honest moment where a leader says their own pattern out loud, in their own words, in front of someone who will remember they said it.
Reactive or Proactive: Saying It Out Loud pairs a seven-area self-assessment with a ready-to-use facilitator guide, so a superintendent, supervisor, or mentor administrator can run a focused, no-prep, 30-minute conversation — no slides, no lesson plan, just an honest scale and the right questions.
What's Included
Reactive or Proactive Self-Assessment Tool — a seven-area rating scale (daily operations, discipline & behavior, parent communication, staff supervision, decision-making, planning & systems, self-management) with a scoring key and a guided reflection section
Facilitator Guide — a timed 30-minute conversation flow, the exact opening and closing questions to ask, probing follow-ups, a "listen for" coaching note, and common pitfalls to avoid
Who It's For
Superintendents, supervisors, instructional coaches, and mentor administrators who want a real, honest conversation with a principal or assistant principal — without having to build anything themselves.
Built on the CALM Framework
Grounded in the same practical leadership approach behind Administrator Avenue's consulting work — Control the Environment, Assess the Situation, Lead the Response, Move Forward.
Most school leaders don't think of themselves as reactive. They think of themselves as busy, responsive, available — qualities that look like strengths from the inside. This tool creates one honest moment where a leader says their own pattern out loud, in their own words, in front of someone who will remember they said it.
Reactive or Proactive: Saying It Out Loud pairs a seven-area self-assessment with a ready-to-use facilitator guide, so a superintendent, supervisor, or mentor administrator can run a focused, no-prep, 30-minute conversation — no slides, no lesson plan, just an honest scale and the right questions.
What's Included
Reactive or Proactive Self-Assessment Tool — a seven-area rating scale (daily operations, discipline & behavior, parent communication, staff supervision, decision-making, planning & systems, self-management) with a scoring key and a guided reflection section
Facilitator Guide — a timed 30-minute conversation flow, the exact opening and closing questions to ask, probing follow-ups, a "listen for" coaching note, and common pitfalls to avoid
Who It's For
Superintendents, supervisors, instructional coaches, and mentor administrators who want a real, honest conversation with a principal or assistant principal — without having to build anything themselves.
Built on the CALM Framework
Grounded in the same practical leadership approach behind Administrator Avenue's consulting work — Control the Environment, Assess the Situation, Lead the Response, Move Forward.
