SAM First Responder Process…

Empowering others so the principal can increase

instructional focus

SAM First Responder Process…Welcome and Introductions

Workshop Facilitators

Brenda Anderson Rick Delagardellebrenda@samsconnect.com rdelagardelle@me.com

770-561-3138 319-210-9374

Name /Role

School Location / Size / Grade Span

A SAM school for ___ Years?

What do you hope to learn in this presentation?

SAM First Responder Process…SAM Participant Introductions

SAM First Responder Process…Success Today Is To …

Identify the components of the First Responder Process

Share and discuss ideas to enhance successful implementation of the First Responder Process

Plan next steps to grow your school’s First Responder Process

Answer questions to your satisfaction

SAM First Responder Process…Why is the Process Important? …

Supports the principal’s focus on instructional improvement

Provides efficient, effective, and quick response to students, staff and parents

Builds leadership capital within the school

Builds a professional learning community in which responsibilities are shared

SAM First Responder Process…Implementation

Develop the First Responder List (Fab 5 +)

Invite the First Responders: “The Ask”

Train the First Responders

Close the Loop

Communicate the Process to All Audiences

Support First Responders

SAM First Responder Process…Developing/Growing the List

• What areas have already been identified and assigned to others?

• What issues interrupt the principal daily?• Who is already doing management work?• Who is available to assist with management

work?• Who has the skills and knowledge required

for a specific area?

SAM First Responder Process…“The Ask”

Explain why you need helpShare your “Teachable Point of View”Would you help me be a better instructional leader?

Ask, don’t tellWould you take the first shot at solving specific

management issues?You would be responsible for trying, not solving.

SAM First Responder Process…Training First Responders

What are the responsibilities and expectations?

When to refer to the principal? (Hand back)

What Would the Principal Do (WWPD)

Communication Skills (validation, what we can do, ask don’t tell)

Principal and FR determine communication protocolsWhat does the principal want/need to know?How is the information shared?Close the Loop

SAM First Responder Process…Communicating the Process to …

PTA, open house, curriculum events, school council

Website, newsletters, school handbook

Office posters

Staff meetings

Business partners

Other opportunities

SAM First Responder Process…Monitoring / Supporting the Process

Is your First Responder Process working well ?Do First Responders receive coaching and feedback ?

Feedback: DirectiveFeedback: Non-DirectiveFeedback: Celebration

What would the First Responders say about their roles ?

If you wanted to change something, what would it be?

SAM First Responder Process…

Any Questions ?Share an idea that you heard today that you will use

in your school to enhance your school’s First Respodonder Process.

May Your Days be Always Green

SAM First Responder Process…

Thank You for Your Efforts!!