Continuing the Journey to World Class: Creativity, Vision, Leadership

Administrative Retreat 2014

Leadership Focus

July 15, 2014

Reflections

GratefulHumbledAmazedHonoredEnergizingPassionateImpactful

Second To NoneModels of ExcellenceFocusedDedicatedCommittedWorld Class

2013 – 2014

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2013 – 2014 AccomplishmentsQuarterly report implementationSkyward – purchase and implementationEarly registration eventsTNCPE Examiners Application

D-B 2.0D-B EXCELSTREAM Vision

2013 – 2014 AccomplishmentsTechnology Vision Student devices Edvance 360 BYOD Wireless network completion Bus wireless

Customize degree – solicited proposalsAssociate principal mentoring logsSchool Net – Benchmark assessments

2013 – 2014 AccomplishmentsCommunication avenues expandedData dashboard selectedPrincipal PLC trainingTeacher-leader initiativeMicrosoft licensingRobinson parking lotKennedy libraryStadium projectPridemore theatre audio system

2013 – 2014 AccomplishmentsD-B library projectInnovation rubric8th grade pre-AP scienceAdditional AP courses at D-BSTREAM campInfo SnapTN SCORE FinalistNew teacher compensation modelChinese language

2013 – 2014 AccomplishmentsStrategic planSynergy in motionPlanning processAnnual reportExpanded parent engagement

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”

John F. Kennedy

Beliefs

The Role Of The Central Office Needs To Be One Of A Service ProviderThe Way An Organization Conducts Its Business Sets The Standard For All Other Activities The Best Innovation Can Be the Way An

Organization Is Configured And Run

Beliefs

We Are A School System, Not A System Of SchoolsThe Effective Integration Of Technology Into The Instructional Program Is Crucial.Global Awareness Is A Vital Component Of Student PreparationResources Must Be Allocated For Areas Of Most Need/Greatest Impact Instead Of Allotments

Beliefs

The Importance Of Student Success In The Early Grades Can’t Be OverestimatedCo-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities Play An Important Role In A Well-Rounded Educational Experience And Provide Students Who Might Not Be As Successful Academically To Shine And Feel A Part Of The SchoolDifferentiated Instruction Is Difficult To Accomplish But Worth The Investment

Beliefs

Professional Learning Should Have A System View But Individually Focused On School/Teacher Needs Job-embedded Just Enough, Just In Time

Principals Are The Most Powerful Change Agents In A School System

Build instructional skills of teachersImprove skills of principalsAssess studentsImprove data systemsRevise standards and curriculumDevelop reward and remuneration structure for teachers and principalsPeer-to-peer Professional CollaborationProcess Oriented

World’s Best Performing School Systems

Creating Transformational School Leaders

Extraordinary leadership is an essential ingredient for today’s schoolsVital to develop and retain the most promising leaders over timeRequires a broader range of skills and competencies than ever beforeLeadership is second only to classroom instruction among school-related learning factorsNumber 1 priority of superintendent is an outstanding principal for every school

Creating Transformational School Leaders

Roadblocks Encourage too few high-performing educators

to pursue leadership roles Stepping-stone roles fail to develop necessary

leadership skills Aspiring leaders receive inadequate coaching

and training on key skills Leadership roles are not managed

systematically as a talent pipeline The hiring process is disconnected from

performance management

Digital Innovation Effectiveness

Three forces to combine for whole system reform Technology Pedagogy Change Knowledge

Digital Innovation Effectiveness

Role of teacher Facilitator - .17 effect size Activator - .60 effect size

Activator = change agent Over 3 times impact

Teaching should drive technology use

Evidence not excitement is key

Digital Innovation EffectivenessBest in class include Continuous professional learning

TechnicalPedagogical

Digital tools Engaging Co-creative Collaborative Expand options Personalize learning

Personalized Learning

Devices and Technology vs. Systems ChangeNeed to transform teaching and learning To prepare students for jobs that haven’t been

created Meet diverse needs Accommodate learning styles Expand/change role of teaching

Personalized Learning

Enables Adjusting the pace Adjusting the approach Increased student engagement Raises achievement levels

Learner-centered environments Students drive learning Students are responsible

Personalized Learning

To meet demands of knowledge-based economy High-functioning employees Flexible employees

Project-based Student voice Student choice Brings meaning

Personalized LearningImportance of assessment Know objective Know current status Know desired target Multiple avenues for success

Role of technology Delivery Ways to demonstrate competence Varied media available Immediate feedback

Personalized LearningRole of Technology (cont’d) Can augment instruction Amplifies reach

Outcomes Preparing learners for an unknown future Expert learners Higher levels of success Culture of learning for all Teacher Efficacy Empowerment Expanded leadership opportunities

2014 – 2015 Priorities

Priorities

Literacy Program RevisionsTechnology Vision Implementation Professional Learning Student Devices Focused on Instruction Advocacy

D-B EXCELRegional Science & Technology Center

General ExpectationsItem Due Party Responsible

LITERACY LITERACY LITERACY

Immediate/Ongoing

C & I Team

Increase School Volunteers And Hours

May 2015 Principal

Paperless Faculty Meetings January 2015 Principal

Utilize Baldrige Criteria For Continuous Improvement

Ongoing/Regular Principal; Cabinet

Continuation of Innovation Focus

August 2014 Principal; Cabinet; John Payne

Utilize PTA/School Partners For Technology

May 2015 Principal

Promote/Expand BYOD August 2014/Ongoing

Principal; C & I Team

General ExpectationsItem Due Party Responsible

Plan And Cary Out Community Service Project

Fall 2014 Andy True; Principals

Develop Plan For Student Surveys

April 2015 Andy True; Principal; Teacher Team

Meet Key Strategic Objectives May 2015 Principal; C & I Team

Add One New School Partner May 2015 Principal

Cabinet ExpectationsItem Due Party Responsible

Grading Study/Research March 2015 C & I Team; Principal

Set TCAP Review Parameters August 2014 C & I Team; Principal

Enable Skyward Employee Access Module

August 2014 Tammie Davis

Determine Draft Book Tech Solution

January 2015 Dwain Arnold

Trim assessment requirements August 2014 Dory Creech; Michael Hubbard

Refine Innovation Rubric August 2014 Lyle Ailshie/Michael Hubbard

Refocus Professional Learning for Technology

Ongoing/Consistent

C & I Team; Principal

Create Teacher Hall Of Fame Fall 2014 Andy True

Cabinet ExpectationsItem Due Party Responsible

Recommend policy changes regarding Home School student attendance

January 2015 Andy True

Provide recommendation regarding International Baccalaureate Program

November 2014 Dory Creech; Dwain Arnold; Carmen Bryant

Ensure Consistent Approach For Associate Principals and Teacher-Leaders

September 2014 Dory Creech

Identify New Required Training Platform

May 2015 Tammie Davis

Implement “Insight KCS” September 2014 Andy True

Create KCS Education Foundation

January 2015 Lyle Ailshie

Elementary ExpectationsItem Due Party Responsible

Meet/Exceed Literacy AMO

May 2015 Principal

Implement STREAM Components

Ongoing/Consistent Basis

Principal; Dwain Arnold

Increase Advanced Math & Science Qualifiers

April 2015 Principal; School Leadership Team

Reduce Retentions May 2015 Principal; School Leadership Team

Middle School ExpectationsItem Due Party Responsible

Meet/Exceed Literacy AMO

May 2015 Principal

Implement STREAM Components

Ongoing/Consistent Basis

Principal; Dwain Arnold

Implement/Monitor 6th And 7th Grade Advanced Science

August 2014 Principal; Assistant Principal; Carmen Bryant

Transition to Sp. Ed. Inclusion

August 2014 Principal; Lenore Kilgore

High School Expectations

Item Due Party ResponsibleExpand ACT/SAT Preparation Opportunities

January 2015 Principal; Carmen Bryant

Develop Athletic Drug Testing Policy/Procedures

May 2015 Principal; Athletic Director; Nursing Supervisor

Implement Life Track Survey

May 2015 Principal

Implement D-B EXCEL August 2014 Principal; Dory Creech; Carmen Bryant

Expand Grade/Credit Recovery Options

January 2015 Principal

Decrease Student Tardies Utilizing Engagement/Relationships

January 2015 Principal

Evaluation Assignments

E3 Awards

Topics for Discussion

Associate Principal TermInnovation FocusEastern States Consortium – Gulfport, MS – September 28-30Potential State Waiver Requests

“Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.”

Charles Mackey

“Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.”

Harry S. Truman