From Overwhelmed to Aligned: A Back to School Playbook for District Administrators
Each new school year brings an urgent mix of energy, expectation, and pressure—especially for district administrators. You're not just setting vision—you’re aligning systems, launching initiatives, supporting principals, and ensuring every student and educator starts strong.
But what happens when your time is limited, your teams are stretched, and your to-do list never stops growing?
The Pain Points Are Real:
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Shifting Priorities: It’s hard to know where to focus when every initiative feels urgent.
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Implementation Overload: Great plans fall short when adult behavior change isn’t supported.
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Limited Time for Training: Staff are eager, but time for PD is scarce.
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Disconnected Systems: MTSS and PBIS feel siloed instead of integrated.
The Solution? Start With Strategy and Heart.
That’s where the 2025 Back to School Playbook for District Administrators comes in—a free, ready-to-use resource from CharacterStrong built specifically for leaders like you.
What’s Inside the Playbook?
✅ High-Five Hold ’Em
A playful initiative to build relational routines, where staff collect cards by positively greeting students each morning. It’s more than a game—it’s a system for accountability, celebration, and building culture through adult behavior change.
✅ MTSS Strong Start Template
This strategic guide helps you define priorities, align district initiatives with MTSS and whole child frameworks, and map out a PD plan that actually supports your people.
✅ The CS Weekly Toolkit
A low-burden, high-impact system that delivers 2–3 minute weekly strategies to your staff—keeping best practices alive without overwhelming anyone.
Why It Matters
When adult behaviors align with the district vision, students thrive. This playbook doesn’t just inspire—it gives you real tools to put that inspiration into action across your buildings.
➡️ Download the Free District Admin Back-to-School Playbook
And if you're ready for deeper support—whether it’s implementation coaching, MTSS alignment, or professional learning—book a call with our team. We’re here to help you turn intention into action.
Here’s to a strong start, a well-led year, and a district-wide culture of belonging and success!