Action Plan Implementation
Help CSOs implement their Action Plans and maintain review checkpoints through the year.
For In-Building Advisors
CSO Advisor Center
A practical year-at-a-glance guide for the teacher who helps Chief Science Officers navigate plans, reporting, events, permissions, and school coordination.
2×at least each month
Keep a Reliable Meeting Rhythm
The CSO Advisor meets at least twice a month with their CSO or CSOs. These check-ins support the ongoing work described throughout this guide.
Advisor Responsibilities
What the In-Building Advisor Supports
The role connects student leadership work with the people, processes, and permissions inside the school or district.
Online Activity
Review LMS or Google Classroom activity connected to the program.
Mentor and School Connections
Support interactions with mentors, the school, and the district.
Permissions and Attendance
Handle permission slips, transportation requests, and excused absences.
Administrative Coordination
Coordinate with school administration as CSOs carry out program responsibilities.
Cabinet Meetings
Attend Cabinet Meetings alongside the school's CSO or CSOs.
Year at a Glance
Advisor Checklist
Use this sequence to keep recurring meetings, reports, events, permissions, and reflection visible throughout the program year.
Ongoing: Meet Twice Monthly
Meet with CSOs at least twice each month and review LMS or Google Classroom activity.
LTI: Quarter 1 Report
Support required LTI participation and keep the Quarter 1 reporting checkpoint visible.
Fall Cabinet: Quarter 2 Report
Attend alongside CSOs and support permissions, transportation requests, and excused absences.
Spring Cabinet: Quarter 3 Report
Attend alongside CSOs and continue Action Plan review and implementation support.
April 1: Reflection Due
Keep the year-end Reflection deadline visible as CSOs document their implementation.
End of Year: Quarter 4 Report
Support the final Quarterly Report checkpoint at the End of Year Celebration.
Skill Progression
Support Growth Across Four Levels
Advisors support CSOs through the documented progression from school to community to leadership to team member.
Level 1 · School
Level 2 · Community
Level 3 · Leadership
Level 4 · Team Member
Practical Toolbox
Processes to Keep Ready
The responsibilities are active now. Downloadable IU29 templates are not currently available in this repository.
Permission Slip and Excused Absence Process
A downloadable process sheet will be added when a verified IU29 file is available.
Action Plan Review Checkpoints
A downloadable Advisor review checklist will be added when a verified file is available.
Quarterly Report Deadline Tracker
The checkpoints are Q1 at LTI, Q2 at Fall Cabinet, Q3 at Spring Cabinet, and Q4 at the End of Year Celebration.
Reflection Reminder
The Reflection is due April 1. A downloadable reminder or tracking form is not yet available.
Parent/Guardian Media Consent Tracking
Track parent or guardian media consent for any student photos used publicly. A verified downloadable form is not yet available.
Transportation and Administration
Coordinate transportation requests and administration alongside permission and attendance needs.
No placeholder downloads: Items without verified files are labeled “Template Coming Soon” and do not link to fake documents.