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Focus School Planning
WELCOME BACK
to DAY2
“I hope I die during an in service, because thetransition from life to death will be so subtle.”
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Group Norms
• Start and End on Time• Listen Actively• Participate Actively• Help Each Other• Take Care of Yourselves• Cell Phones Off or on Vibrate
Shared Cultural Experiences• Theme 1
• Theme 2
• Theme 3
• Theme 4
• Theme 5
• Theme 6
• Theme 7
• Theme 8
• Theme 9
• Theme 10
QuestionsAgenda for Day 2
o Planningo Conducting a
Campus Planning Event at your campus
Welcome Back!
Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and
Monitor
TEAM BUILDING
Day 2: Needs and Plan
•Adult Learning Strategies•Targeted Improvement
Planning•Conducting a Focus School
Planning at your campus
Decade Activity
1. Stand by the chart paper that represents the decade that you began as an educator.
2. Discuss with your group what were the major innovations, buzz words, initiatives and practices at that time.
3. Share out by group.
Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and
Monitor
TEAM BUILDING
Working with Adult Learners
Discuss with your group…
What’s so different when working with adult learners?
What strategies do you think are most effective when you work with adults?
Working with Adult Learners
“Buy-in”– Invested
–Heard
– A part of the solution
Cunningham & Cordeiro (2006) , Educational Leadership, Pearson Education Inc.
Working with Adult Learners
Delivery of the material– Collaborative vs.
directive–Necessary tools are
provided–Direct connections
to daily work are made
– If technology is required, proper training is provided
Cunningham & Cordeiro (2006) , Educational Leadership, Pearson Education Inc.
Working with Adult Learners
Reflection and Discussion–Need time to process and think
in times of change–Need time to see their role and
the impact on their work–Need to be able to express their
concerns and ideas–Need time to make connectionsCunningham & Cordeiro (2006) , Educational Leadership, Pearson Education Inc.
A Vision of Adult Learners Today
Reflection Activity
Using Adult Learning Strategies
15 Minute Break
Campus Planning
Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and
Monitor
Campus Planning
Discuss with your group…
– When did the targeted improvement plan process begin?
– What are the benefits of utilizing a targeted improvement plan to FOCUS upon at least one instructional intervention to close the achievement gap?
– How can the targeted improvement plan tool to enhance your school
improvement efforts?
Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and
Monitor
TEAM BUILDING
Targeted Improvement Planning
Why do a targeted improvement plan?
– To improve the quality of teaching and learning in the school
– To increase student achievement
– To improve the school environment
If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there….
Have you ever felt like this about your Campus Planning Process?
Targeted Improvement Planning
Setting Priorities
S M A R T U
Specific
Measureable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely
Understandable
The Improvement Planning Process
Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
Simplicity
Unexpectedness
Concreteness
Credibility
Emotions
Stories
Targeted Improvement Plan
PracticeData
Analysis
Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and Monitor
TEAM BUILDING
Guided Planning Time for Targeted Improvement Plan
Please refer to www.TCDSS.net
Lunch
‘How’s your communication?’
Data Analysi
s
Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and Monitor
TEAM BUILDING
Each group will receive a drawing which only 1 of
you will see (the communicator)
The team will have 2 minutes to come up with a
plan to complete the activity before the communicator
sees the drawing and the game begins
Rules of the game:
The communicator:
will have to describe the drawing to the
group in a manner that allows them to
recreate it on chart paper
can only give a description once (no
repeats)
is not allowed to see the group’s
drawing (no peeking)
cannot react to any conversation overheard
(keep still)
Rules of the game:
The group members
are not allowed to ask questions of the
communicator
have to contribute to the drawing (make your
mark)
Time limit: You have a total of 10 minutes to complete
this task
Rules of the game:
Setting up your plan…
You now have 2 minutes to come up with a plan of how your team will
function for this activity in order to accomplish the task just described.
Table Arrangement
Wall withChart Paper
Communicator
How’s Your Communication?
After the game debrief:Communicators- – How did your group do with their drawing?
(show them the original drawing)–What did you learn about being a
communicator?
Group Members-–What did you think you were drawing?–What did you learn from working with this
group?
Turning Around the Focus School Planning Event
Data Analysi
s
Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and Monitor
TEAM BUILDING
10 Minute Break
Logistics and Resources
TCDSS’ Technical AssistanceThe Requirements for Success–Modifying to Meet Your Needs–Majority of staff
www.TCDSS.NET– Access resources– Borrow and Steal ideas
TIPS for Success
Effective instructional strategiesClassroom managementOrganization of materialsLeadership team involvement
Collaborate and Network
Effective instructional strategiesClassroom managementOrganization of materialsLeadership team involvementThemeActivitiesOthers
Requirements for Success
Data Analysis Needs Assessment
PlanImplement and Monitor
TEAM BUILDING
Resources for Planning
PEOPLEESCs
TCDSSDistrict ContactPSP
Consultants
TEA and Funding 1003(A)
Funding- 1003(a) grant• Unspent 2013-14 funding will roll
forwardoRoll-forward will show up in December
2014 on 2014-15 application
• Schools will receive a new allocation of 1003(a) grant funding for school year 2014-15 o Pre-Award for school year 2014-15 will
be allowed beginning September 1, 2014 (Travel and registration only)
o No limitation on 6100-Salarieso Continued 75% limitation on 6300-
Supplies and Materials only
TEA and Funding 1003(A)
Expenditures and Compliance1003(A) funding expenditures and fiscal amendments
Any questions about funding, compliance should go to TEA.
Division of School Improvement and Support
Mark Baxter (512) 936-3732; mark.baxter@tea.state.tx.us
Leticia Govea (512) 463-1427; leticia.govea@tea.state.tx.us
Shayna Sheehan (512) 463-2617; shayna.sheehan@tea.state.tx.us
Lisa Gonzales (512) 463-3246; lisa.gonzales@tea.state.tx.us
Nicole Chupka (512) 936-2142; nicole.chupka@tea.state.tx.us
Planning Ideas: Next Steps
Next Steps ActivityGallery Walk
1. Each table will start at a poster set up around the room
2. Team will write down their ideas3. When the music stops, rotate to the next poster4. Add your ideas and write down any new ideas
you see from other teams. Listen for the music cue!!!
5. Continue until you’ve visited every poster.6. Final gallery walk to take notes on all of the ideas
and comments
ChecklistConfirm planning teamSet and confirm datesConfirm locationDevelop plan to ensure a majority of staff attendsCommunicate upcoming plans to staff earlyReview planning tools and prioritizeAsk questions when you need help
ESC1/TCDSS for activities and contentTEA for funding, application and compliance
questionsContinue needs assessment and data collection
Day 2 Wrap-Up
Remember that you can always call your service center ESC1
for help!
Contacts:
Belinda S. GorenaRegion One Education Service Center
bgorena@esc1.net(956) 984-6173
Christine KentTexas Center for District and School Support
(512) 919-5493christine.kent@esc13.txed.net