As the final bell rings and the hallways quiet down, June brings a welcome pause. This is an opportunity to catch our breath, reflect on the journey behind us, and begin shaping the road ahead.
While it's tempting to dive straight into planning for next year, the most effective leaders know that reflection fuels growth. Use this transition time intentionally, with purpose and perspective.
Here are a few simple and powerful ways to reflect and plan before the next chapter begins:
Reflect with Purpose: Three Key Questions
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What worked well this year?
Think school culture wins, instructional initiatives, and systems that ran smoothly. What went exceptionally well this year? -
Where did you face challenges, and what did we learn?
Name them honestly. Was it attendance, family engagement, behavior? What insight did you gain? -
What do you want to carry forward and what can you let go?
Consider habits, programs, meetings, or routines that may no longer serve your vision.
Action Step: Write down one thing you’re proud of, one thing you’d change, and one lesson you’ll carry forward or one thing you will STOP doing.
Map Your Priorities for Next Year
Don’t aim to fix everything. Focus your leadership energy by choosing 2–3 top priorities for next year.
Try this simple planning framework:
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One thing to grow
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One thing to strengthen
One thing to stop doing or one thing to start fresh
Action Step: Create a slide, checklist, or sticky note with these 3 focus points and keep it visible as you plan.
Take Time for You
Leadership is service! But you can’t lead well if you’re running on empty. Carve out time to recharge this summer.
Action Step: Write down 3 non-negotiables for your own well-being this summer (Read one book for joy, Unplug every Sunday, Walk each morning, etc.).
Final Thought:
June isn’t just the end of something, it’s a also the beginning of something new. When we take time to reflect, celebrate, and plan with intention, we give ourselves the gift of clarity and direction.
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