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Transforming School Climate Presented by Dr. Ashlee Cochran

October 10, 2016 Handout URL:

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[email protected] @DrAshleeCochran

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1 TEAM. 1 VISION. 1 GOAL. - Dr. Ashlee Cochran - AMLE Conference - October 10, 2016

Agenda Administrators who aspire to transform the culture of their schools will leave this Speed Learning opportunity with complete activities for beginning the transformation process. Cooperative learning instructional strategies, team building ideas, affordable school update suggestions, and suggested documents for immediate implementation will be provided in order to maximize participants’ experiences.

Welcome School Climate Defined Climate Boosters

o Back to School Excitement o Welcome Messages o Flashmob o Cardinal Stars o Opportunities for Student Involvement o Spirit Days o Guess Who o Aesthetically Pleasing Learning Environment

Positive Public Relations o It’s a Great Day to be a Cardinal o Cardinal Call o Cardinal Connection o Positive Referrals o Positive Postcards for Parents o Social Networking

Consistency & Branding o Consensus o Signage o T-Shirts

Conclusion: Shaping-Up Reflection

Presenter Goals

For each participant to leave with something to take back to his/her school.

For the session to be helpful, fun, and worthwhile to each participant.

School Climate Defined

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life. School climate is based on

patterns of students', parents' and school personnel's experience of school life and reflects

norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning practices, and

organizational structures.

Source: http://www.schoolclimate.org/climate/

http://www.schoolclimate.org/climate/

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Climate Boosters

Back to School Excitement See: Welcome Letter (p. 2), Enrollment Checklist (p. 3), Back to School Mixer Schedule (p. 3)

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Students who completed all the required steps of enrollment were eligible to attend the

Back-to-School Mixer that took place the Friday of the first week of school during the school day.

CLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

ASSEMBLY/MIXER BELL SCHEDULE

1ST HOUR 7:45 – 8:31 Morning Announcements 8:35

2ND HOUR 8:35 – 9:21 3RD HOUR 9:25 – 10:11

4TH HOUR 10:15 – 11:01 5TH HOUR 11:05 – 12:24

LUNCH SHIFTS

1ST SHIFT (6TH) 11:07 – 11:32 2ND SHIFT (7TH) 11:34 – 11:59 3RD SHIFT (8TH) 12:01 – 12:26

6TH HOUR 12:28 – 1:14 7TH HOUR 1:18 – 2:04

ASSEMBLY/MIXER

2:05 – 2:55

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Welcome Messages Messages for the first day of school written by Bright Futures partners with sidewalk chalk.

Homecoming Teacher FlashMob See video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5rTS1obsIeadlVkWHh2bkhPMjQ/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5rTS1obsIeadlVkWHh2bkhPMjQ/view?usp=sharing

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Cardinal Stars Program See: Parent Letter (p.5) , Self-Check Tracking Sheet, (p.6) , and Opportunities for Involvement (p. 7-8).

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Spirit Days

Cardinal Spirit MU vs. KU (wear

black/yellow or red/blue)

Royals vs. Cardinal (wear blue or red)

Favorite vacation T-Shirt Day

Flip Flop Friday Flannel Friday Hat Day Wacky Hair Day Vest Day Crazy Sock Day Ugly Sweater Day Dress as your favorite

holiday (any holiday) character

Teachers dress like students/Students dress like teachers

PJ Day Wear pink for Breast

Cancer Awareness Red Friday for KC Chiefs

Professional dress is expected Monday through Thursday Fridays are designated “Spirit Days” - Jeans may be worn on Fridays as long as

teachers wear Clinton Cardinal spirit attire or the designated theme day apparel!

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Just 4 Fun: Guess Who

Staff Baby Pictures

Staff Senior Photos

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Aesthetically Pleasing Learning Enviornment See photos: Benches, Signage and blue/red stripes, Bulletin Boards, GO CARDS

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Pause for Reflection: Climate Boosters

What is one way you can boost the climate of your school when you return from Austin?

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Positive Public Relations

“It’s a Great Day to be a Cardinal” Article written by students or parents published in the local paper, the Clinton Daily Democrat. Cardinal Call Teachers recognizing teachers

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Cardinal Connection Weekly publication hand-delivered to teachers by the principal

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Positive Referrals to the Office/Positive Postcards Student recognition by teachers

Social Networking Twitter: @CMSCardinals Remind: @CMSCards (see instructions on p. 15)

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Source:

http://iteachsupport.nipissingu.ca/iTeach_Support/RED_Share_Fair_2014_files/Remind%20101%20Start%

20Up%20Sheet.pdf

http://iteachsupport.nipissingu.ca/iTeach_Support/RED_Share_Fair_2014_files/Remind%20101%20Start%20Up%20Sheet.pdf

http://iteachsupport.nipissingu.ca/iTeach_Support/RED_Share_Fair_2014_files/Remind%20101%20Start%20Up%20Sheet.pdf

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Pause for Reflection: Positive Public Relations

What are positive events you can promote at your school?

What means of communication will you use?

Positive Public Relations

& Media Outlets

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Consistency & Branding

Consensus Faculty Meeting Cooperative Learning Instructional Activity

1 TEAM. 1 VISION. 1 GOAL. Review our mission, vision, and goals below. Try to summarize all of the

information into 1 vision and 1 goal in 10 words or less. Write your summaries below and await further instruction.

CLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION

The mission of Clinton Middle School is to provide each student a challenging education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence in learning.

CLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL VISION

Guided by our core values of respect, responsibility and the promotion of life-long learning, the Clinton Middle School community will continue to strive to assure an organizational structure, teaching strategies, resources, and an environment conducive to and supportive of all learners. Students, parents, community, and school personnel are committed to a partnership which will provide positive experiences, a common core of knowledge, and life skills for a solid educational foundation to prepare all students to enter a multicultural world.

CLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL GOALS FOR IMPROVING INSTRUCTION

1. Raise expectations to make students accountable for the quality of their work. 2. Know and treat students as individuals. RESPECT! 3. More varied learning activities for students. 4. Develop and share strategies to challenge students to higher level thinking. 5. Make lessons applicable beyond classroom through interdisciplinary activities. 6.

1 Vision: ______________________________________________

1 Goal: ________________________________________________

When you are finished, find a partner and read each other’s answers. Decide on which you like best or combine to create a new vision and goal.

Repeat this process until there is one large group.

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The Final Product See: Vision/Goal, Signage, T-Shirts

Clinton Middle School

ONE VISION:

To educate students to become a community of responsible

and respectful life-long learners.

ONE GOAL:

To use best practices preparing students to be successful

members of society.

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Final Reflection: Shaping Up

How is your thinking “shaping” up? Reflect on today’s presentation. Write in the shapes below.

I agree… The most important thing I learned is…

I feel… I am still wondering…

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