I have been a member of National SAM Innovation Project for seven years!!! This has been the absolute... read moreI have been a member of National SAM Innovation Project for seven years!!! This has been the absolute best professional development a principal could ask for. The work NSIP did with me made me a better principal which in turn led to high student achievement. The Time Track Calendar provides you with so much data. It really allows you to see your instructional work vs. management work. NSIP HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! If you are interested in learning more please feel free to reach out to me. read less

If you are looking for the next level to challenge your leadership, the National SAM Innovation Project is exactly what... read moreIf you are looking for the next level to challenge your leadership, the National SAM Innovation Project is exactly what you are looking for! It is not a strategy or a one and done PD, but a new lens of thinking on using your time as a leader. I start my day using the SAMS process to focus my day and how to best harness my team's power. I started the process with around 25% of my time dedicated to working on instruction within my school, to one year later to averaging over 70%. I love how it has shaped my way of thinking and allows me to spend more time on instructional practices. Highly recommend!Paden Stalter. Michigan read less

The SAM Innovation Project has been a game changer for me as a principal. The process provides me with... read moreThe SAM Innovation Project has been a game changer for me as a principal. The process provides me with the tools to manage my time, reflect on my actions and focus on what is most important--teaching and learning. Instructional leadership is the priority and it is a rewarding feeling when you see the "Green" each day! read less

Becoming a part of The SAMS Innovation Project has made my life as a Principal more rewarding. I am... read moreBecoming a part of The SAMS Innovation Project has made my life as a Principal more rewarding. I am able to use my Time Track Calendar to be more of an Educational Leader instead of a building manager. I have seen an increase in my ability to improve principal impact on teaching and learning. Additionally, the SAMS Project has allowed me more opportunity for principal professional development and there has been a dramatic increase in principal productivity. read less

The SAMS Innovation Project has been an extremely valuable tool in allowing me to focus on instruction. I have been... read moreThe SAMS Innovation Project has been an extremely valuable tool in allowing me to focus on instruction. I have been able to use the data to drive my focus on helping teachers be effective and ultimately students learning. read less

This is my third year partnering with a SAM and we strive to have a laser focus on improving principal... read moreThis is my third year partnering with a SAM and we strive to have a laser focus on improving principal impact on teaching and learning. The time management app and tools enable my SAM and I to dig deeper into data, identify trends, areas of strength, growth, and next steps. Before the SAM program I was lucky to average 50% of my time in instructional leadership and the last 4 months I have been invested over 70% each month in instructional leadership! If your goal is to maximize your time partnering with teacher leaders to support their growth through professional learning, develop meaningful learning opportunities, and create environments where all stakeholders can and do find their genius, then become a SAM school. You won't regret it. read less

The SAM Innovation Project has helped our school prioritize instruction activities. The Time Tracker program makes it easy to... read moreThe SAM Innovation Project has helped our school prioritize instruction activities. The Time Tracker program makes it easy to see data on how much time is being spent throughout the day by the principal and allows for thoughtful planning. The meetings allow for critical reflection and identify next steps to maximize instructional time. read less

The National SAM Innovation Project has been one of the most effective professional development opportunities that I've experienced as a... read moreThe National SAM Innovation Project has been one of the most effective professional development opportunities that I've experienced as a Principal. The focus on amount of time spent on instruction through the time management app and tools has helped me be more targeted and organized with planning my own instructionally related activities. I see the improvement that has been made on my impact as a Principal on the teaching and learning in my building. Also, the opportunity to interact with many of the leading national presenters in education has been highly rewarding. If given the chance to participate as a SAM school, I would absolutely recommend doing so. read less

SAMS has completely changed the way that I manage my time. I'm more focused on students and teachers. I'm planning... read moreSAMS has completely changed the way that I manage my time. I'm more focused on students and teachers. I'm planning for the priorities to get done and deadlines don't bother me anymore. The feedback from my coach has made me a better principal. I wish I had SAMS when I was at the start of my career. It would have made a huge difference in how I managed myself and others. read less

I am an educational consultant, with 30 years' experience in elementary-through-high school instruction and administration, as well as a Principal... read moreI am an educational consultant, with 30 years' experience in elementary-through-high school instruction and administration, as well as a Principal Professional Development Coach. I am a devoted supporter of NSIP and the time-management tool, TimeTrack. It is an uncomplicated app to use and maintain, yet sophisticated. Research, as well as my own experiences, supports findings that when Principal productivity increases through effective time management, the Principal's impact on teaching and learning is realized more positively. read less

As a school leader, time management is vital to my position. For many years, the National SAM Innovation Project has... read moreAs a school leader, time management is vital to my position. For many years, the National SAM Innovation Project has been a major part of my success. In fact, I do not know how I would do my job without the time management tools and principal professional development that SAM provides. From the personal coaching to the annual convention and every minute in between, SAM helps me manage my time and provide focused and detailed leadership to my entire school community. SAM is essential to school leadership and principal productivity. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.If you are looking for an app to help manage your time as a school leader - this is it. However, the app (TimeTrack) is just the beginning...you will find that SAM provides so much more than I could write in a review. Check it out! read less

I have been involved with NSIP and the SAM process for almost 15 years in various capacities. It is... read moreI have been involved with NSIP and the SAM process for almost 15 years in various capacities. It is very worthwhile process that helps support instructional leaders in their work so that student success increases. I am currently an Emeritus board member and would be happy to help connect anyone to this organization and their outstanding professional development for school leaders read less

The SAM process helps a principal manage his/her time effectively! It helps a principal focus on being a highly... read moreThe SAM process helps a principal manage his/her time effectively! It helps a principal focus on being a highly effective instructional leader who can quickly identify managerial tasks that can be completed by another person in the building. The SAM process also gives a principal time to reflect each day about how they spent their day and next steps. The data charts help a principal to see who they are spending their time with and what they are doing on a daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly basis. It is a GREAT tool to help a principal be an outstanding instructional leader through effective time management!! read less

The SAM process is one of the best things we have ever done for our school. It focuses our... read moreThe SAM process is one of the best things we have ever done for our school. It focuses our day, helps us to be more intentional, and gives us a true picture of the work we are doing. Our coach encourages us and helps us to reflect on our work. I would recommend this process to any school leader. read less

Phenomenal program for Principal Time Management and Instructional Leader Productivity. I have been part of a SAM Team for going... read morePhenomenal program for Principal Time Management and Instructional Leader Productivity. I have been part of a SAM Team for going on 4 years now and it has completely refocused the way we do the work of leadership, specifically instructional leadership. read less

The SAM Process provides school leaders personalized professional development to improve their time management, productivity, and instructional time. I... read moreThe SAM Process provides school leaders personalized professional development to improve their time management, productivity, and instructional time. I was a SAM principal for 5 years and can't express enough how it helped me to become a much stronger instructional leader, the leader I wanted to be. I was able to focus my attention on instruction while others handled much of he managerial tasks. I saw positive impacts on teaching and student achievement in my building. Teachers felt like I was there for them and knew what was happening in their classrooms because I was able to be in every classroom every week.The unique tools that are provided through the SAM Process allow principals to reflect on how they are spending their time and to make changes that will assist them in becoming strong instructional leaders. I know of no other process or professional development available to school leaders that provides what the SAM Process does. Every school leader deserves and should be part of the SAM Process. read less

I have been involved with NSIP and the SAM process almost from its beginning. The process supports instructional leaders in... read moreI have been involved with NSIP and the SAM process almost from its beginning. The process supports instructional leaders in school buildings as well as at the school district level as they work towards supporting teachers guiding student learning and success. NSIP provides ongoing and outstanding professional development for school and district leaders. read less

In my experience with National SAM Innovative Project I have seen the impact of supporting principals development in instructional leadership,... read moreIn my experience with National SAM Innovative Project I have seen the impact of supporting principals development in instructional leadership, improved time management and overall school leadership. It is a superior professional development opportunity for principals. read less

SAMS energizes and supports principal productivity by linking principal time management with the goal of improving principal impact on teaching... read moreSAMS energizes and supports principal productivity by linking principal time management with the goal of improving principal impact on teaching and learning. A sophisticated data system provides one click access to instructional work and progress with every teacher and with instructional work goals. Feel connected to learning and in charge of your workload - with great data! read less

My name is Kim Shinn. I am the Elementary Principal in Monroe City, MO. I began the SAM... read moreMy name is Kim Shinn. I am the Elementary Principal in Monroe City, MO. I began the SAM Process in the fall of 2018. I have described it as career changing. The process has taught me how to be proactive in my principal time management. No longer am I a victim of what others want to “place on my calendar.” My day is what I make of it, starting with planning my calendar, the previous day, with the assistance of my SAM, a person who helps hold me accountable to do the most important job I have, improving principal impact on teaching and learning. The time management app and tools afforded me from Time Tracker, allow me to use real time data to set goals and assess my progress toward the goals. I can also share this information with my fellow administrators and my boss. Since implementing this process, my principal productivity has grown by leaps and bounds. My days are actually shorter in time but filled with only the most intentional and targeted activities. The professional development that goes along with this process is second to none I have ever experienced or even heard of. There are weekly emails, monthly webinars, and a national conference that exposes me to the all the most renowned authors and speakers in education. This experience rejuvenated my career! read less

The SAM Innovation project is the best time management app and tool I have ever used. It has increased my... read moreThe SAM Innovation project is the best time management app and tool I have ever used. It has increased my principal productivity and given me time to connect to my staff. As an instructional leader you really need to check it out. read less

A fantastic tool for improving time management skills as well as driving leadership efficiencies. Maybe the single best tool... read moreA fantastic tool for improving time management skills as well as driving leadership efficiencies. Maybe the single best tool for leaders in any field! read less

As a building principal and central office director, I relied heavily on the SAM process to help me with time... read moreAs a building principal and central office director, I relied heavily on the SAM process to help me with time management - focusing on good instructional work to improve teaching and learning. The SAM process provides the tools and professional development to help leaders be successful. The National SAM Innovation Project gives superb training, coaching support, and tools in the form of resources and a Time Track calendar in which to enter priority events to increase teacher and student learning. The overall results are what we as educators desire- student achievement! read less

As an observer and active participant in the Time Track process I have seen some significant impact on the principal's... read moreAs an observer and active participant in the Time Track process I have seen some significant impact on the principal's impact on teaching and learning and ultimately on student learning outcomes. I find one of the key elements of the process is the principal becomes more aware of the time they are spending on their instructional values. read less

The National SAM Innovation Project has been one of the most powerful learning experience and tools I have used throughout... read moreThe National SAM Innovation Project has been one of the most powerful learning experience and tools I have used throughout the past 3 years to develop my school leader time management skills. By participating in SAM, I have increased my teacher support efforts, as well as doubled the time I have to support students directly and improved the overall principal impact on teaching and learning at our school. I am a better leader because of the professional development experiences, coaching tools and time management platform and app provided by SAM. read less

This tool is very beneficial when it comes to principal time management. It has helped me, the principal, greatly impact... read moreThis tool is very beneficial when it comes to principal time management. It has helped me, the principal, greatly impact teaching and learning within my building. It will also greatly improve principal productivity as well as principal professional development. This is one of the besttime management app and tools I have ever used. read less

I have been a SAMS user for a couple of years now. It has completely transformed my practice, and allowed... read moreI have been a SAMS user for a couple of years now. It has completely transformed my practice, and allowed me to strengthen around areas such as time management, productivity, and follow-up with feedback for teachers that deserve it so terribly.Additionally what I love about the TimeTrack calendar is that I am able to pull reports full of data that illustrate where I am spending the most time, and what shifts I need to make based on my goals for the year. Within the pandemic, I love entering real time data to look at what moms who are working from home and homeschooling are getting done and how.Finally, the entire coaching process with Kent has been some of the most important professional development contributing to my growth in my own leadership. It is one-on-one, and tailored to your data specifically. Every time I leave my coaching session I feel invigorated and ready to take my practice to the next level. read less

The National SAMs Innovation Project is AMAZING! The SAMs process provides school leaders the tools and structure needed to focus... read moreThe National SAMs Innovation Project is AMAZING! The SAMs process provides school leaders the tools and structure needed to focus on instructional work instead of managerial tasks. TimeTrack changed our lives! It keeps us on schedule, graphs and charts data, and provides insight into how to improve teaching and learning. Daily meetings with my SAM has dramatically improved my leadership, as well as built capacity among staff.Weekly Samtastic Tips, SAMs Talks, and SAMs Coffee Breaks provide support and strategies that impact instructional leadership and school leadership. Our amazing SAMs coach meets with us monthly to provide feedback and offer tech support. Continued professional growth, collaboration, and reflection makes the SAMs process invaluable to any school leader. Thank you NSIP!Rich & Susie read less

The SAMS Innovation Project has been an invaluable resource for me as a building leader. I'm able to see, analytically,... read moreThe SAMS Innovation Project has been an invaluable resource for me as a building leader. I'm able to see, analytically, my Principal Time Management which drives my goal of improving principal impact on teaching and learning. read less

The SAM process has dramatically improved the amount of time I spend on instruction, focuses the instructional time used, and... read moreThe SAM process has dramatically improved the amount of time I spend on instruction, focuses the instructional time used, and gives purposeful attention to teachers and students in a proactive instead of a reactive way. I am a much, much better instructional leader because of the National SAM Innovation Project. read less

The SAM Innovation Project time tracker calendar is the single most effective school principal time management tool I've seen.

The SAM Project has changed the way I manage my time as a principal. The amount of time I... read moreThe SAM Project has changed the way I manage my time as a principal. The amount of time I am able to support teachers in the role of Instructional Leader has doubled. That is absolutely improving our work in teaching and learning. This is why I wanted to become a principal. Now I'm doing it. read less

Speaking as a former principal and as a mentor and coach to school administrators at both the building and district... read moreSpeaking as a former principal and as a mentor and coach to school administrators at both the building and district levels, NSIP provides school leaders with effective strategies for time management that increase their engagement in instructional leadership with teachers, which is critical to student achievement. I have had the opportunity of working with school leaders during the COVID Pandemic and have witnessed an increase in instructional engagement by school leaders who are using the SAM process. They have not been consumed by management tasks and have increased their percentage of time spent supporting teachers with instruction in the virtual classroom. read less

The National SAM project is single-handedly the greatest innovation and resource I know. I went from 38% of my... read moreThe National SAM project is single-handedly the greatest innovation and resource I know. I went from 38% of my time on instruction to almost 70% in almost two years time. I have more time for my family and feel tremendously more effective in my role as a principal. read less

Do you have challenges managing your day to day schedule? Do you forget to attend and/or plan important meetings... read moreDo you have challenges managing your day to day schedule? Do you forget to attend and/or plan important meetings due to overload? Need a daily reflection partner? Need data that tracks your traffic pattern? I highly suggest National SAM Innovation Project! read less

The National SAM Innovation Project provides much more than simply a tool for principal time management and school leader time... read moreThe National SAM Innovation Project provides much more than simply a tool for principal time management and school leader time management! The process provides valuable data regarding management versus instructional tasks which allows leaders to focus on improving principal impact on teaching and learning. read less

The National SAM Innovation Project provides school leaders with the opportunity to improve their impact on teaching and learning through... read moreThe National SAM Innovation Project provides school leaders with the opportunity to improve their impact on teaching and learning through the use of time management tools, coaching, and professional learning to improve productivity and school performance. read less

The SAM process provides purpose to support learning and teaching throughout the day. My SAM and I meet every morning... read moreThe SAM process provides purpose to support learning and teaching throughout the day. My SAM and I meet every morning to reconcile and schedule my day. This includes time in classroom, reflective conversations, and celebrations. Our SAM coach, Lewis, helps us reflect and supports this process and purposeful work. read less

It is an honor to be my Principals SAM. The National SAM Innovation is a great way for a... read moreIt is an honor to be my Principals SAM. The National SAM Innovation is a great way for a principal to keep track of their daily task. My responsibility is to make sure my principal follows her schedule and spends more Instructional time with teachers to help them improve their teaching skills. It has been a great experience, we both enjoy being a part of this Project. read less

This is an excellent program if you are looking to manage your time as a principal to make the greatest... read moreThis is an excellent program if you are looking to manage your time as a principal to make the greatest impact on instructional goals and school-wide objectives. It uses an app and a mapping tool to schedule out your days and make sure that you are getting into classrooms to observe and monitor learning. I think that this is the best investment for improving an administrators impact on teaching and learning! read less

This is my second year participating in the SAM process; I have become more effective as a school leader because... read moreThis is my second year participating in the SAM process; I have become more effective as a school leader because of the Time Management, shared practices, and on-going support provided by the SAM Innovation Project. Also, the learned practices have transferred to my personal life. I recommend SAMS to every leader of an organization. read less

The SAM process in an invaluable professional development process for school leaders that truly manages their time and helps leaders... read moreThe SAM process in an invaluable professional development process for school leaders that truly manages their time and helps leaders to focus on teaching and learning activities. This work will truly support teachers and ultimately students. I was a Principal for over 14 years. I only wish that I knew about and was a part of SAM when I needed it then. The support for school teams once they begin the process in invaluable. You will always have someone to support, train and develop your team. If you are not a part of SAM you are truly missing out. Your teachers and students deserve it and so do you as a school leader! read less

The National SAM Innovation Project is a revolutionary initiative designed to optimize school leaders’ time and energy to focus on... read moreThe National SAM Innovation Project is a revolutionary initiative designed to optimize school leaders’ time and energy to focus on instruction. As a founding principal of a middle school, I experience firsthand the inundation of operational and administrative tasks. However, my enrollment in the SAM process has enabled me to maximize my “first responders” to address these matters, which allows me to devote the majority of my time to instructional leadership. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in the National SAM Innovation Project. It is truly worth the investment! read less

As a school leader, time management is vital to my position. For many years, the National SAM Innovation Project has... read moreAs a school leader, time management is vital to my position. For many years, the National SAM Innovation Project has been a major part of my success. In fact, I do not know how I would do my job without the time management tools and principal professional development that SAM provides. From the personal coaching to the annual convention and every minute in between, SAM helps me manage my time and provide focused and detailed leadership to my entire school community. SAM is essential to school leadership and principal productivity. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

If you are looking for an app to help manage your time as a school leader - this is it. However, the app (TimeTrack) is just the beginning...you will find that SAM provides so much more than I could write in a review. Check it out! read less

The SAM Process provides school leaders personalized professional development to improve their time management, productivity, and instructional time. I... read moreThe SAM Process provides school leaders personalized professional development to improve their time management, productivity, and instructional time. I was a SAM principal for 5 years and can't express enough how it helped me to become a much stronger instructional leader, the leader I wanted to be. I was able to focus my attention on instruction while others handled much of he managerial tasks. I saw positive impacts on teaching and student achievement in my building. Teachers felt like I was there for them and knew what was happening in their classrooms because I was able to be in every classroom every week.
The unique tools that are provided through the SAM Process allow principals to reflect on how they are spending their time and to make changes that will assist them in becoming strong instructional leaders. I know of no other process or professional development available to school leaders that provides what the SAM Process does. Every school leader deserves and should be part of the SAM Process. read less

The National Sam Innovation Project provides outstanding principal professional development that increased principal productivity and time management skills. The... read moreThe National Sam Innovation Project provides outstanding principal professional development that increased principal productivity and time management skills. The process and time management tools and app provided exactly what a school leader needs to create a positive learning culture. It helped all those involved improve their principal time management skills which in turn impacted teaching and learning in their schools. I highly recommend the National SAM Innovation Project to any principal or school district looking for excellent principal professional development to help principals with time management. read less