Post on 19-Jan-2016
Key Work Key Work of School Boardsof School Boards
NameWorkshop Facilitator
Welcome
Name of Superintendent Welcome Why Important
Overview & Introductions
Name of Facilitator Overview Agenda Targeted Objectives Guiding Questions Introductions
Proposed Workshop NormsProposed Workshop NormsDemonstrate trust
Be trustworthy & trusting of othersDemonstrate healthy conflict
Listen to one another Share what is on your mind
Demonstrate a growth mindset
Engage in dialogue to develop new ideas Ask questions to learn and clarify
Share ONE point …then next person
Silence cell phones
Our Educational System\Segment Guiding Question
What are the critical components of the education system (for a school district)?
What do you consider to the most significant work of your district’s educational system?
How can these critical components help the school district maintain its focus on the most significant work?
Reflection: Write – Pair Share
Individually write on paper Consider the following:
What is a system? What is systems thinking?
As a pair – share your ideas
What is a system?
A system is a group of components with interrelated/interdependent parts
The component parts act predictably But not always in an obvious manner
What Is Systems Thinking?
Systems thinking focuses on understanding the interaction of the components parts and thereby creating a more effective system
It integrates the component parts of the system in a way that maximizes organizational effectiveness.
Reform efforts often address deficiencies in the components, and ignore the interdependence of the components… so they often do not work!
IN SYSTEMS THINKING
If you want continuous school improvement focused on student achievement, you must … Understand the system in play
Interrelatedness of component partsImpact of one action on others
Identify & integrate componentsManage many facets
Improve selected components while anticipating unintended results and applying strategies to mitigate effects
Critical Components of our Educational System
Research indicates that… district with high student achievement tend to
focus a few significant components within their system
paying attention to what works and/or what has the most impact on student achievement is critical
focused effective governance has a significant positive impact on student achievement
there are eight common areas of focus with School Boards in districts with high student achievement
Critical Components of our Educational System
VisionStandardsAssessmentAccountabilityAlignmentClimate/CultureCollaborative RelationshipsContinuous Improvement“These eight components have become
fundamental to how school boards and administrative teams functions”
Read the assigned chapters: Please highlight significant ideas as you read
and identify 2-5 BIG IDEAS per chapter– Write notes in summary table or on graphic
organizer As a group
Create a graphic organizer for each chapter (separately)
– Appropriate for staff presentation
– Be prepared to present with SHORT explanation
Chapters will be presented in order– Maximum of two minutes per chapter
Critical Components of our Educational System
Assignments
Group Chapters
A Systems Thinking Accountability
B Alignment Standards
C Collaboration Continuous Improvement
D Climate & Culture Assessment
E Putting It ALL Together
Vision
Share
Present your graphic organizer Different spokesperson for each chapter
– BE CONCISE …MAXIMUM OF TWO MINUTES (per chapter)
Please complete the “summary table” or write notes on the graphic organizer as others are presenting
Systems Thinking Model
1. Vision • Core Values • Ideals/Beliefs • Intellectual Stimulation • Change Agent • Creating Demand • Purpose & Picture (4P’s) • Collaborative Goal Setting
8. Continuous Improvement
• Accept responsibility for student learning
• Use data to inform decision making
• Differentiate Professional Development
7. Collaborative Partnerships
• Professional Behaviors & Culture of Learning
• Teamwork • Engage all stakeholders • New ways of
problem solving
6. Climate/Culture • Professional Behaviors &
Culture of Learning • Collective values • Behaviors modeled • Sense of Purpose • Commitment to results • Optimizer
5. Accountability • Monitor & Evaluate a
few goals and strategies • Progress monitoring of
identified benchmarks • Evaluating impact on
student achievement • Evaluating impact on
implementers
4. Alignment • Common Focus • Plan & Part (4P’s) • Managing Personal
Transitions • Professional Develop. • Resources support goals • Budget support goals • Board alignment
3. Assessment • Informs continuous
improvement • Using data (AIMS, district
benchmarks, classroom assessments, etc) to inform decision making
• Focused on priorities
2. Standards • High Standards
Aligned with Arizona Performance Objectives
• Rigorous Curriculum • Quality Instruction • Research Best Practices • Knowledge of C.A.I. • Defined Autonomy • Non-negotiable priorities
Student Achievement
Teacher Quality
Administrator Excellence
Closure for this Segment
Consider the guiding questions
Pair Share ONE strategy you learned today and how you plan to use it at your school.
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KWSB Data DiscussionSegment Guiding Questions
How can these critical components help the school district maintain its focus on the most significant work?
What does the data tell you about your focus on the critical components of your district’s educational system?
Reminders about Processing Data
McREL Power of Data Step 1: Collect & Organize Data
Step 2: Analyze DataStep 3: Interpret DataStep 4: Plan to Take Action
Reflection on Past Practice
Step 1: Collect & Organize Data
Step 2: Analyze Data
Step 3: Interpret Data
Step 4: Plan to Take Action
How have you explored data in the past?
How were your strategies similar to these steps?
What might be one difference?
Putting it together
Examining critical components KBSB survey available KWSB survey results
Data on progress per each component Examine your component
– The one you were assigned to read– If time permits we may do more later
Model of process …tentative “plan”
Assignments
Group KWSB Survey Feedback (section)
A Vision Accountability
B Alignment Standards
C Collaboration Continuous Improvement
D Climate & Culture Assessment
Step 2: Analyzing the Data
Focus Question What does the data tell us regarding our
implementation of this component? List the FACTS
#Fully, #Mostly, #Beginning, Highest average, Lowest average, etc 1 fact per post-it
WRITE observation statement 1 glow 1 grow
Step 3: Interpreting the Data
Summarize the patterns Write 1-3 problem statements Generate numerous potential explanations
include a noun & verb, ONE per post-it Group or categorize similar explanations Select 1-3 most plausible categories
write a cause statement examine for root cause
Step 4: Plan to Take Action
Select ONE cause statement. Think long-term and write a SMART Goal. Think short-term and describe next step Brainstorm specific action steps or strategies
group or categorize similar strategies Select 1-3 strategies.
Work Time …add slide
Each group will work independently and on your own (not walking through it together this time)
Repeat the process for the other section assigned to your group
Sharing together
For your component…ONE at a time! What is a strength?
– Celebrate successes! What is an area for improvement?
– Observation– Cause Statement– SMART Goal– 1-3 selected strategies
From Components back to System
Tentative list of areas for growth 8 is too many.
Next Step… Select TOP 3 priorities! Consider…
– leverage points– Implementers reaction– Other influences
Systems Thinking Approach
Leverage Points Places in the system where a small change
can lead to a large shift in behavior Focus on which ONE growth area will have the
broadest impact or the most significant impact on student achievement?
Implementers Reaction The magnitude of change is determined by the
individual implementer; Leaders must consider the magnitude of change in making choices.
Focus on which ONE growth area will be most accepted without resistance or can be supported with quality professional development?
Systems Thinking Approach
Given our 8 areas, consider the following… Which ONE area may have the biggest impact? What might be the impact on implements? What training is needed for implementers? Is this an effective leverage point in the system?
In a round-robin format, share your thoughts with your table group
Share regarding each question! Come to consensus on ONE area Discuss the Next Steps for the…
– district
– school
Systems Thinking Approach
Share whole group Revisit the strategies selected during that
group’s discussion of this growth area– Do we want to delete or added any items?– Reach consensus on 3 strategies for the
implementation of the growth area Discuss the Next Steps for the…
– district– school
Come to consensus
Systems Thinking Approach
How will we communicate … Our “purpose” or expectations (vision)? Our “picture” of success (looks-like & sound-like)?
– And the “part”/role of each implementer Our “plan” for progress monitoring (evidence)?
– Did it work? AND Are we improving?• Impact on student achievement.
– Are we doing what we agreed-upon?• Implementation data (effectiveness/fidelity)• Impact on implementers
– Is it positively impacting teaching & learning?
Closure for this Segment
Consider the guiding questions
Pair Share ONE strategy you learned today and how you plan to use it at your school.
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Conclusion and Development of an Action Plan Review the following…
Targeted Objectives ISLLC Standards
What does the KWSB data tell you about your focus on the critical components of your district’s educational system?
What is the implication for next steps? Are your efforts aligned across the
components with a focus on ONE priority?
Workshop Closure
In table groups (in a round robin format) Share one new learning and describe how you
will apply it in your job NO REPEATS!
Workshop Closure
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