Given the importance of hiring, developing and retaining great people, it is little wonder that the most successful school districts invest heavily in managing Human Capital to achieve system-wide goals. For virtually every district, people-related costs comprise the largest allocation of resources yet DMC finds that not enough effort is made to get the most out of this crucial resource.

Human Capital Management encompasses all aspects of getting the most out people: from identifying, recruiting and hiring the most talented staff to inducting, developing and retaining the best people. The District Management Council has focused years of research and analysis on systemic efforts that can provide school districts with important techniques, tools and training to help them get the most from their people.

Leadership Development and Capacity Building Services

Consulting Services Description
  • A Central Office Operations Opportunities Review helps districts identify strategies for increasing efficiency, reducing cost, and improving quality of service across district operations (Transportation, IT, Human Resources, Food Services, School Safety, and other operational services).
  • A structured, step-by-step review to identify areas of opportunity to create a highly effective and productive workforce.
Technical and management support to link successful leadership characteristics with employee development practices in order to implement a succession plan.
Combines professional development, peer group support, performance challenges and one-on-one coaching to build leadership capacity while achieving measurable results.

Teacher Effectiveness Series

Consulting Services Description
  • Developing a customized best-of-class Teacher Evaluation System
New teacher evaluation systems now include both objective and subjective components. This engagement focuses on the development of a teacher evaluation system which incorporates the latest research and learning from around the country.
Once a system has been established, DMC can help districts implement that system to ensure success.
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DMC Resource Library has a vast selection of best practices, frameworks and case studies that help our member districts develop a successful human capital strategy. We also offer a range of leadership development events and webinars that provides professional development sessions allowing districts to implement cost-effective human capital management strategies.