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Chapters 9 and 14: Developing Effective Communications and Community Relations. Dr. Rob Anderson Spring 2011. Agenda. Leadership Book Presentations Finish Chapter 8: Principal as Decision Maker Using school data to make decisions Chapter 9 Chapter 14. Case Study: Lake Nona HS. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapters 9 and 14: Developing Effective Communications and Community Relations
Dr. Rob AndersonSpring 2011
Agenda• Leadership Book Presentations• Finish Chapter 8: Principal as Decision Maker
– Using school data to make decisions• Chapter 9• Chapter 14
Case Study: Lake Nona HS
% at Level 3
or Higher in
Reading
% at Level 3
or Higher in Math
% Meeting
the Writing
Standard
% at Level 3
or Higher in
Science
% Making
Learning Gains in Reading
% Making
Learning Gains in
Math
% of Lowest
25% Making
Learning Gains in Reading
% of Lowest
25% Making
Learning Gains in
Math
Bonus points
for 11th-12th grade
Retakes
Points Earned (Sum of Previous 9 Columns)more info
LAKE NONA 53 77 80 39 54 78 47 66 10 504
Step One: Look at the data and analyze each area to determine next steps.
School NumberSchoolLevelGradeFree and Reduced LunchMinority RateSGdetail1SG482010-2012010-201B481951SchoolCLRZ48195132010-11SGHSdetaSG482010-2012010-201B481951SchoolCLRZ4819513Click Here forHigh School Components
What are your options?A. Data is on target. Strategy is working and
personnel is performingB. Data is not on target
A. Strategy is not workingB. Personnel is not performing
Case Study: Lake Nona HS
% at Level 3
or Higher in
Reading
% at Level 3
or Higher in Math
% Meeting
the Writing
Standard
% at Level 3
or Higher in
Science
% Making
Learning Gains in Reading
% Making
Learning Gains in
Math
% of Lowest
25% Making
Learning Gains in Reading
% of Lowest
25% Making
Learning Gains in
Math
Bonus points
for 11th-12th grade
Retakes
Points Earned (Sum of Previous 9 Columns)more info
LAKE NONA 53 77 80 39 54 78 47 66 10 504
Step Two: In areas where data is not on target, dig a little deeper within each area to develop a clearer picture
a) Is there anything that could have skewed the data?b) Is the data you are investigating an anomaly?
Consistent with prior years?
School NumberSchoolLevelGradeFree and Reduced LunchMinority RateSGdetail1SG482010-2012010-201B481951SchoolCLRZ48195132010-11SGHSdetaSG48
2010-201
2010-201B
Digging Deeper• School to school comparison
– Compare overall results with those of other schools within the district to understand how much above/below the mean each data point falls
– Look at schools with similar demographics to compare apples to apples?
Developing a Strategy • Once you have identified which data point you
are trying to move, you have to begin to implement a decision making strategy. Do you:– Make changes by yourself?– Enlist your leadership team to come up with
ideas?– Develop a committee of teachers/professionals to
weigh in?– Students, parents….?
Evaluating Personnel• How do you determine whether or not your
issue is the strategy or the people implementing the strategy?
• How do you ensure that your strategy has been implemented with fidelity?– Leading indicators vs. lagging indicators
Case Study: Lake Nona HS• In our case, after bringing together a team of
administrators, we realized that it was both a strategy and personnel issue.
• Our strategy did not provide enough support, so we developed additional interventions including• Pull out programs targeting our lowest
students• Integrating complex text with reading
strategies in Physical Science, Biology, Geography and World History
School NumberSchoolLevelGradeFree and Reduced LunchMinority RateSGdetail1SG482010-2012010-201B481951SchoolCLRZ48195132010-11SGHSdetaSG482010-2012010-201B481951SchoolCLRZ4819513Click Here forHigh School Components
Case Study: Lake Nona HS• After compiling data from our reading
program, we moved our lowest performing teacher into another subject and hired a high performing reading teacher. – This resulted in a Win-Win. The teacher (who was
admittedly struggling, is much more successful.
Case Study: Lake Nona High School• Results
– Use of leading indicators to measure progress real time
Keys to Success• Do not rely on lagging
indicators. You need to have leading indicators that are directly tied to your strategy.
• You need to check often and act swiftly if you have any hope of improving performance
• Get as close to the issues as possible and try to anticipate struggles before they occur.
Analyzing Your Data• You should have
– A copy of your school’s 2010-2011 FLDOE school data
– A copy of your school’s School Improvement Plan
Questions to Answer• Are you familiar with the strategy outlined in
the SIP? Why is this important?• Will success be determined throughout the
year or through FCAT results?• Is there additional data that you could use
that would serve as a leading indicator?
Analyzing Your Data• Identify one area (based on the data) that you
feel like your school should have an intense focus this year. Typically this is an area that is not meeting expectations
• Cross reference this data with the strategy that should be outline in the School Improvement Plan for your school
Major Themes: Chapter 9• Planning a School-Wide Communications
Plan• Organizational Communication• Communication Networks• Managing and Improving Communication
Florida Principal Leadership Standards
• Standard 9: Communication. Effective school leaders practice two-way communications and use appropriate oral, written, and electronic communication and collaboration skills to accomplish school and system goals by building and maintaining relationships with students, faculty, parents, and community. The leader:
• Actively listens to and learns from students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders; • Recognizes individuals for effective performance; • Communicates student expectations and performance information to students, parents, and
community; • Maintains high visibility at school and in the community and regularly engages stakeholders in
the work of the school; • Creates opportunities within the school to engage students, faculty, parents, and community
stakeholders in constructive conversations about important school issues. • Utilizes appropriate technologies for communication and collaboration; and • Ensures faculty receives timely information about student learning requirements, academic
standards, and all other local state and federal administrative requirements and decisions.
Types of Communication in Schools
Internal – within the school• Students• Teachers
Organizational – within the school district• District Office• Other schools
School Community • Parents• Stakeholders
External• General
Public/Media• Public Relations
Internal – Within the School• Communicating “What is going on”
– Newsletter/Weekly Update• Listening and seeking feedback
– Principal’s Roundtable– Opinion Surveys
• Emergency Communication Plan– Weapon on Campus– Bomb Threat/Fire
Organizational – Within the District• Following district protocols
– Parent/student issues• District Meetings• Communicating between schools
– Personnel– School issues
School Community• Marquee• Newsletter• Automated Phone Messages• Website• Parent Meetings
– PTSA– SAC
External• Media Relations• Damage Control• Managing the school’s
reputation– Internet– “Publix” conversations
Communication and PR - Dealing with Tragedy
• You never know….• Have to be ready
with a plan
Guest Speaker• Trevor Honohan
– Principal at Audubon Park Elementary School
For Next Week• Lake Nona High School Visit
– 12500 Narcoossee Rd.– Meet in front of the school – Administration
building– Park in the front