School Calendar Efficiency Rubrics

Build better calendars. Drive better outcomes.

These strategic rubrics are designed for principals, APs, and instructional leadership teams to assess the strength of their school calendar before the year begins and the integration of that calendar into the school culture and decision-making systems. They break down the core elements of a high-functioning academic calendar — from assessment mapping to instructional time protection — and offer clear performance indicators at each level.

✅ Aligns your calendar to instructional priorities

✅ Highlights blind spots before they impact students

✅ Supports ILT discussions, principal reflections, and DOE walkthroughs

✅ Pairs seamlessly with the Assessment Calendar Creation Guide

Use these rubrics to ensure your calendar isn’t just compliant — it’s strategic, intentional, and leadership-ready.

Perfect for summer planning retreats, ILT calibration, or as an annual accountability tool.