The real path to greatness, it turns out, requires simplicity and
diligence. It requires clarity, not distant illumination. It demands
each of us to focus on what is vital – and to eliminate all of the extraneous distractions.
~Jim Collins
Simplicity, Clarity, Diligence
• Simplicity: Staying true to the Inspired Vision/Mission
• Clarity/Focus: Common Instructional Framework (6 Pillars of Quality Instruction)
• Writing, Questioning, Scaffolding, Collaborative Groups, Accountable Talk, Literacy Groups
• Diligence: Strategic Plan
• Align Instructional Practices to strengthen the alignment between what is taught and tested
• Build Systemic Monitoring/Support Cycle
• Increase College and Career Readiness
Vision/Mission: Simplicity
• It’s All About the Kids!
• Failure is Not an Option!
• Every kid Can learn = Growth Mindset!
• UT Motto: What happens here, changes the world!
Quick Question: Why did I choose the wave? What is so cool about the wave?
Culture of Community – Common Vision
Video Clip: Secretariat
Overview (Articles for Teachers): Clarity - Common Instructional Framework
• Now Number off around table 1-4
• Reread with an intentional focus:• 1s – Summarizer what strategies support cognitive growth/learning,
how?
• 2s – Passage Master: Cite specific passage that caught your interest – why?
• 3s – Illuminator: find three words that captured meaning for you – why?
• 4s - Connector: How does this overview connect to our Vision/Mission or how might you use this to extend your work?
Diligence: Strategic Plan: 3Cs
We are going to be diligent with:
• Common Language = Focus (Common Inst Framework serves as Teaching and Learning filter for practices and resources)
• Consistent Support (PLCs – Inst Sp provide planning support both vertically and horizontally)
• Continuous Growth (STAAR4Ward, Lead4Ward, State/Nat'l Assessments, etc)