The First 60 Minutes

Welcome to "Project: The First 60," a strategic framework designed to transform the first 60 minutes of the school day, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and focused start to instruction.

In this course, you'll learn how to implement and enhance both existing and new systems that address the common delays and interruptions that disrupt the beginning of the school day. By focusing on four key areas—culture, structure, systems, and resources—you'll discover how to:

  1. Optimize each area to elevate the overall school climate, making it conducive to high-quality instruction that starts on time.

  2. Enrich the school culture with routine support practices that empower students to problem-solve and start their day feeling prepared, focused, and undistracted.

  3. Establish clear cultural expectations for the first 60 minutes of the day, creating a consistent and unified experience across the school, which builds community confidence and sets the tone for rigorous learning.

The course includes practical examples, such as the successful implementation in several US schools, and emphasizes how community outreach can enhance school culture.

Join us to create a structured, productive start to each school day that drives student success and improves overall school performance.