Building Leadership Team

October 2008

Agenda Big Picture ’08-’09 Formative Overview PLC Overview

SMART Goal and Action Plan Plan

Building Leadership Team• Why am I here?

– Increase student achievement– Leadership abilities & positive voice

• What is my role on this team?– Lead & Support the implementation

of PLC and formative assessment– Communication Bridge

• District Classroom – Plan– Problem-solve

Continuous Improvement

in the Classroom

-Professional Learning Communities

People

ProductProcess

Integration of Continuous Improvement & Curriculumfor Student Achievement

•SIP•Plan Do Study Act (PDSA)

Teaching&

Learning

•Building Leadership Teams (BLT)

People

ProductProcess

•Plan Do Study Act (PDSA)•Action Plan

•Building Leadership Teams (BLT)•Action Research Teams (ARDT)

Integration of Continuous Improvement & Curriculumfor Student Achievement

•SIP•Smart Goals

Teaching&

Learning

People

ProductProcess

•Plan Do Study Act (PDSA)•Action Plan•PLC

•Building Leadership Teams (BLT)•Action Research Teams (ARDT)•Classroom Teachers

Integration of Continuous Improvement & Curriculumfor Student Achievement

•SIP•Smart Goals•Student Learning Expectations

Teaching&

Learning

People

ProductProcess

•Plan Do Study Act (PDSA)•Action Plan•PLC

•Building Leadership Teams (BLT)•Action Research Teams (ARDT)•Classroom TeachersCollaborative Grade Level Teams

Integration of Continuous Improvement & Curriculumfor Student Achievement

•SIP•Smart Goals•Student Learning ExpectationsInstructional Decisions using Data Analysis Tools

Teaching&

Learning

CRCSD Areas of FocusCRCSD Areas of Focus2006-2008 & ongoing

CRCSD Student Learning Expectations

Iowa Professional Development ModelIowa Professional Development Model

2007-2009

Formative Assessment

Learning Communities

The creation of a guiding The creation of a guiding coalition or leadership coalition or leadership team is the first step in team is the first step in

the complex task of the complex task of leading a school.leading a school.

--Learning by DoingLearning by Doing

Professional Learning CommunitiesOur research-based/best practices K-12 Approach to

Continuous Improvement

Closing achievement gaps through shared leadership teams, data and best-practices

PLC Crucial QuestionsPLC Crucial QuestionsWhat do we want each studentWhat do we want each studentto learn, know, or be able to to learn, know, or be able to do?do?What evidence do we have of What evidence do we have of the learning?the learning?How will we respond when How will we respond when some students don’t learn?some students don’t learn?How will we respond to those How will we respond to those who have already learned?who have already learned?

StudentStudent Crucial QuestionsCrucial Questions

What do I need to know?What do I need to know? Where am I now?Where am I now? How do I get there?How do I get there? What happens if I fail?What happens if I fail?

Align, Assess, AchieveAlign, Assess, AchieveWesterville Ohio School DistrictWesterville Ohio School District

Professional Learning Communities• Not a new initiative, a way of going moving

from School goals to Classroom goals with continuous improvement

• A framework for results-focused discussions

• Opportunities for grade level and like- content teams to focus on improvement

• PLC’s use the PDSA process and data and to focus on the success of each student

PLC Critical QuestionsPLC Critical Questions What do we want students to know and be What do we want students to know and be

able to do?able to do? Standards/Benchmarks (Learning Outcomes)Standards/Benchmarks (Learning Outcomes) Classroom SMART goalsClassroom SMART goals

How will we know if they can do it?How will we know if they can do it? Formative assessmentsFormative assessments Multiple data setsMultiple data sets

How will we respond when they can’t?How will we respond when they can’t? Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated Instruction Systems of intervention (supplemental to Systems of intervention (supplemental to

intensive)intensive)

How will we know…….How will we know…….Formative AssessmentFormative Assessment

August – Educational Testing Service August – Educational Testing Service Workshop - Stiggins MaterialsWorkshop - Stiggins Materials Curriculum Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Facilitators, Instructional Coaches,

Secondary AdministratorsSecondary Administrators MS & HS teachers, MS & HS teachers,

5 Keys – August In-Service5 Keys – August In-Service 7 Strategies – October In-service7 Strategies – October In-service

Design FormativeDesign Formative Formative StrategiesFormative Strategies Formative Formative

AssessmentAssessment

How will we know…..How will we know…..Formative Assessment - Multiple Data SetsFormative Assessment - Multiple Data Sets

Curriculum FocusCurriculum Focus District In-service ActivitiesDistrict In-service Activities TimelineTimeline

August – Educational Testing Service Workshop - August – Educational Testing Service Workshop - Stiggins MaterialsStiggins Materials Curriculum Facilitators, Instructional CoachesCurriculum Facilitators, Instructional Coaches Secondary Administrators Secondary Administrators MS & HS teachersMS & HS teachers

Formative Formative AssessmentAssessment

Two Purposes for AssessmentTwo Purposes for Assessment

SUMMATIVESUMMATIVE• AssessmentsAssessments OFOF LearningLearning

– How much have students learned How much have students learned as of a particular point in time?as of a particular point in time?

FORMATIVEFORMATIVE• AssessmentsAssessments FORFOR LearningLearning

– How can we use assessment How can we use assessment information to help students information to help students learn more?learn more?

Keys to Classroom Keys to Classroom AssessmentAssessment

• Key 1: Clear PurposeKey 1: Clear Purpose• Key 2: Clear targetsKey 2: Clear targets• Key 3: Sound Assessment Key 3: Sound Assessment

DesignDesign• Key 4: Effective CommunicationKey 4: Effective Communication• Key 5: Student InvolvementKey 5: Student Involvement

7 Strategies of 7 Strategies of Formative AssessmentFormative Assessment

Where am I going?Where am I going?1.1. Clear & Understandable Vision of the Clear & Understandable Vision of the

Learning TargetLearning Target2.2. Examples/models of strong & weak workExamples/models of strong & weak workWhere am I now?Where am I now?3.3. Regular descriptive feedbackRegular descriptive feedback4.4. Teach students to self-assess and set goalsTeach students to self-assess and set goalsHow can I close the gap?How can I close the gap?5.5. Focus on One AspectFocus on One Aspect6.6. Teach students focused revisionTeach students focused revision7.7. Engage students in self-reflection; let them Engage students in self-reflection; let them

keep track of and share their learningkeep track of and share their learning

How will we know…..How will we know…..Formative Assessment Formative Assessment

Multiple Data SetsMultiple Data Sets 5 Keys – August In-Service5 Keys – August In-Service

7 Strategies – October In-service7 Strategies – October In-service

Formative Strategies –Formative Strategies – District In-service District In-service PLCPLC

Formative Formative AssessmentAssessment

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PLC PLC Big Ideas & Core ValuesBig Ideas & Core Values

Ensuring that students learnEnsuring that students learn Learning for allLearning for all

A Culture of CollaborationA Culture of Collaboration TeamworkTeamwork

Focus on ResultsFocus on Results Data-Driven DecisionsData-Driven Decisions

08-09 BLT SMART Goal08-09 BLT SMART Goal SMART GoalSMART Goal

During the 08-09 school year, all middle and During the 08-09 school year, all middle and high school leadership teams will:high school leadership teams will: Have an understanding of the process and impact Have an understanding of the process and impact

of Professional Learning Communities on student of Professional Learning Communities on student achievement.achievement.

Have facilitated PLC discussions of formative Have facilitated PLC discussions of formative assessment.assessment.

Teams will develop an action plan that will Teams will develop an action plan that will include a timeline, opportunities for feedback, include a timeline, opportunities for feedback, and data collection regarding the number of and data collection regarding the number of PLC teams and time spent in collaboration.PLC teams and time spent in collaboration.

Your TaskYour Task Action Plan Action Plan

Professional Learning Professional Learning Communities ResourcesCommunities Resources

PLC Leaders PLC Leaders District materialsDistrict materials Book – Book – Learning by DoingLearning by Doing Article Article Culture ChangeCulture Change AuditAudit All Things PLC All Things PLC

http://www.allthingsplc.info/http://www.allthingsplc.info/ Solution-Tree PublisherSolution-Tree Publisher

http://www.solution-tree.com/Public/Main.aspxhttp://www.solution-tree.com/Public/Main.aspx

Career Career Ladder Ladder

PLC PLC LeadersLeaders

Career Ladder Grant: Secondary Schools Job Description: Professional Learning Community Leaders Qualifications:

Certified staff currently working in a CRCSD secondary school. At least 3 years of experience in the CRCSD

Responsibilities:

Develop processes and provide leadership for implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in District middle/high schools.

Participate in PLC leadership meetings at the building and district level during and outside (with other compensation) the contract day/year.

Provide support for the implementation of Professional Learning Communities. Facilitate PLC meetings at the middle/high school level. Implement best practices for Professional Learning Communities. Collect data and provide feedback on the implementation of PLCs. Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of formative

assessments. Provide student achievement data for Student Learning Expectations. Complete an evaluation focusing on systemic improvement, consistency of

implementation and employee satisfaction. Compensation: $1,000.00 plus stipend for training and per diem for facilitation. Term: October 21, 2008 to June 30, 2009

PLC OverviewPLC Overview1.1. District DefinitionDistrict Definition2.2. How ToHow To

Team organizationTeam organization ToolsTools Action planAction plan

3.3. Data AnalysisData Analysis Key QuestionsKey Questions How toHow to

Learning By DoingLearning By Doing Book Format Book Format (pg 9)(pg 9)

DVDDVD Study GuideStudy Guide

Culture Shifts in a PLCCulture Shifts in a PLC Shift in Fundamental PurposeShift in Fundamental Purpose

…… From teaching to learning…… From teaching to learning Shift in Use of AssessmentsShift in Use of Assessments

…… …… From summative to frequent formativeFrom summative to frequent formative Shift in Response When Shift in Response When

Students Don’t LearnStudents Don’t Learn…….. From remediation to intervention.. From remediation to intervention

Shift in the Work of TeachersShift in the Work of Teachers…….. From isolation to collaboration.. From isolation to collaboration

Culture Shifts in a PLCCulture Shifts in a PLC Shift in FocusShift in Focus

…… From focusing on assignment …… From focusing on assignment completion to student learningcompletion to student learning

Shift in School CultureShift in School Culture …… …… From independence to interdependenceFrom independence to interdependence

Shift in Professional Shift in Professional DevelopmentDevelopment…….. From learning individually to .. From learning individually to

collaboration & teamingcollaboration & teaming

Where are we now?Where are we now? Assess the Assess the

current current status of status of your your SIP SIP goal (Action goal (Action Research Research team)team)

As a team…As a team…Where are Where are you? you?

Mark on Mark on the the continuumcontinuum

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Record your Record your discussion discussion points:points:

Key Key Strengths, Strengths, Opportunities Opportunities & & Actions/IdeasActions/Ideas

Where are we now?Where are we now?Where do we want to be?Where do we want to be?

The creation of a guiding The creation of a guiding coalition or leadership coalition or leadership team is the first step in team is the first step in

the complex task of the complex task of leading a school.leading a school.

--Learning by DoingLearning by Doing

Next StepsNext StepsReview resources Review resources Develop Plan Develop Plan Communicate with PLC Communicate with PLC

Leaders Leaders Share with StaffShare with Staff