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Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Center for the WiregrassCenter for the Wiregrass
(ELCW)(ELCW)
School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)October 19, 2010
ELCW Governing BoardELCW Governing Board
◦ Dr. Tommy Bice, Deputy Superintendent, State of Alabama◦ Dr. Robin Bynum, Associate Dean, Troy University-Dothan◦ Mr. Andy Kelley, Superintendent, Daleville City Schools◦ Mr. John Edge, President, Wiregrass Foundation◦ Dr. Fran Kochan, Retired Dean, Auburn University◦ Dr. Cynthia Lumpkin, Retired Dean, Troy University-Dothan◦ Mr. Michael Patton, Retired Principal
Educational Leadership Center Educational Leadership Center for the Wiregrassfor the Wiregrass
Five County Region (Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston Counties)
11 School SystemsPremier Education Leadership CenterStrong Professional Development and
Support Center
Educational Leadership Center Educational Leadership Center for the Wiregrassfor the Wiregrass
Mission: To strengthen and improve
student achievement through the development of knowledgeable, effective, and creative leaders.
GoalsGoals To impact positive change in student performance and
achievement as assessed through an integrated quantitative and qualitative evaluation plan.
To increase the number of talented, accomplished professional educators currently employed in or aspiring toward leadership positions in Wiregrass public schools.
To effect measurable improvements in the comprehensive leadership skills and abilities of superintendents, principals, assistant principals, instructional directors, teacher leaders, and aspiring leaders.
To develop and support instructional leaders who are
proficient and dedicated to continuous school improvement.
Educational Leadership Center Educational Leadership Center for the Wiregrassfor the Wiregrass
Four Components:Fellows Program
Special Events ComponentResearch Component
Networking Component
Educational Leadership Center Educational Leadership Center for the Wiregrassfor the Wiregrass
Utilizes research-based modelsForwards instructional leadership, visionary
leadership, and community leadership within a transformational leadership model
Based on Alabama State Standards for Leadership, National Standards of Professional Development, and Alabama Standards for Effective Professional Development
Recognizes adult learning theory
Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Center for the WiregrassCenter for the Wiregrass
The Center will provide area administrators with the best possible professional development opportunities that:
Follow and forward a philosophy of continuous improvement
Give administrators access to first-rate professional development and implementation strategies
Positively impact school performance
Are recognized as having integrity, relevance, applicability, and rigor
InvestigationsInvestigations
ResearchLiteratureBest PracticeExpert InputStakeholder Input
Led to the guiding philosophy of continuous improvement
Typical School Improvement ModelTypical School Improvement Model
‘Flat’ models of improvement: typically encompass four to five steps centered on: a) planning b) implementing the plan c) evaluating the impact of the actions d) adjusting the strategies to better meet the criteria
Typical School Improvement ModelsTypical School Improvement Models
‘Flat’ models of improvement: typically encompass four to five steps
Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement
Spiral; upward and onward with:Visionary leadershipAttention to factorsQuality teachingSuperior professional developmentCommunity support
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Vision looks inward and becomes duty. Vision looks outward and becomes aspiration.
Vision looks upward and becomes faith.” Stephen S. Wise
Continuous School ImprovementContinuous School Improvement
◦Vigorous
◦Dynamic
◦Pervasive
First steps: gaining a solid understanding of each school; acquainting Fellows with the program and processes; acquiring new knowledge
Fellows Cohort 1Fellows Cohort 1 Lori Beasley, Headland Middle School Charles Corbitt, Selma Street Elementary School Charlotte Eagerton, Thompkins Early Childhood Center Gary Glass, New Brockton High School Mike McDuffie, Daleville High School Twyla Pipkin, College Street Elementary School Jami Seay, Mulkey Elementary School Scott Stephens, Houston County High School Aneta Walker, Cloverdale Elementary School Lisa Welch, Long Elementary School
Fellows Cohort 2Fellows Cohort 2 Harold Birge, Geneva County High School Jason Bradford, Headland High School Vicki Davis, Highlands Elementary School Scott Faulk, Honeysuckle Middle School Tracey Horn, Abbeville Elementary School Matthew Humphrey, Dothan High School Chris Mitten, Windham Elementary School Donna Stark, Mixon Elementary School Terry Weeks, Kinston School Debra Wright, Faine Elementary School
International Center forInternational Center forLeadership in Education (ICLE)Leadership in Education (ICLE)
Founded in 1991 Supports schools and districts in implementing organizational
changes that translate into world-class curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems
Works with schools/districts/state agencies to equip educators with the tools and knowledge to support continuous school improvement models
Works with schools/districts/state agencies to prepare all students for success in school and the world beyond
Represents expert consultants who have supported K-12 teachers and leaders in thousands of schools and districts
Maintains an extensive database of research on successful practices
ELCW and ICLEELCW and ICLE
Developed a unique program with the ELCW for the Wiregrass Region
Developed profiles of each of the schoolsProviding information, tools, models, and
resources to support: leadership growth, continuous improvement in the schools, and student success
Leadership Growth …Leadership Growth …a key element…a key element…
“Leaders establish the vision for the future and set
the strategy for getting there; they cause change.
They motivate and inspire others to go in theright direction and they, along with
everyone else, sacrifice to get there.”
John Kotter
Quadrant D LeadershipQuadrant D Leadership1. High Levels of Knowledge and Application2. Transformational - Adaptive and Collaborative3. Reflective and Innovative4. Coherent Vision5. Committed to Preparing All Students for His/Her
Future6. Staff and Students are Empowered to Take a
Significant Leadership Role
Change Model
WHY
WHY
W H A TW H A T
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Learning Criteria - Success Beyond the Test
Foundation AcademicsStretch LearningLearner EngagementPersonal Skill
Development
Rigor
Relevance
Relationships
• Core/Foundation Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school)
• Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigor and relevance learning beyond the minimum requirements)
• Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning)
• Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)
Learning CriteriaLearning Criteria
Embrace Common Vision and Goals
Inform Decisions Through Data Systems
Empower Leadership Teams to Take Action and Innovate
Clarify Student Learning Expectations
Adopt Effective Instructional Practices
Address Organizational Structures
Monitor Progress / Improve Support Systems
Refine Process on an Ongoing Basis
Components of School ExcellenceComponents of School Excellence
Learning Criteria to Support 21st Century Learners
Core-Foundation Academic Learning
Stretch Learning
Learner Engagement
Personal Skill Development
Components of School
Excellence•Embrace a Common Vision and Goals•Inform Decisions Through Data Systems•Empower Leadership Teams to Take Action and Innovate•Clarify Student Learning Expectations•Adopt Effective Instructional Practices•Address Organizational Structures•Monitor Progress/Improve Support Systems•Refine Process on an Ongoing Basis
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
◦We Surveys
◦Data Analysis Report
◦Learning Criteria Rubric (Self and BLT)
◦Components of Excellence Rubric (Self
and BLT)
◦Alabama Standards of Instructional
Leadership Indicators (Self)
On-going AssessmentOn-going Assessment
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Percent of Students in Achievement Levels III & IV - ARMT
Jerry Lee Faine Elementary SchoolMathematics - Grade 4 - All Students
42%
91%
45%
35%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
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90%
100%
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
School Year
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ents
All Students
The percent of all students at Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School meeting or exceeding standard (Levels III or IV) averaged 53% over the past four years.
The percent of students performing at Levels III or IV rose 46% from 2007-08 to 2008-09 and was 91% in 2008-09.
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Percent of Students in Each Achievement Level - ARMT
Jerry Lee Faine Elementary SchoolMathematics - Grade 4 - All Students
6% 5%3%
53%
60%
53%
9%
28%26%
30%
34%
13%
9%
15%
57%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
School Year
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ents
Level I 6% 5% 3%
Level II 53% 60% 53% 9%
Level III 28% 26% 30% 34%
Level IV 13% 9% 15% 57%
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Evaluation of Cohort 1 (June 2010)
Goals 1 and 2: Leadership DevelopmentFinding:Leadership skills and abilities of the leaders grew; leaders were more proficient in and dedicated to continuous school improvement
(self-assessment; We Lead© Survey; Focus Group; observation)
Evaluation of Cohort 1 (June 2010)
Goal 3: Student Performance Findings:
Increases in elementary reading and math as a region
Increases in middle school reading and mathIncreases in targeted high school areas
(ARMT and AHSGE; other data)
We Teach© Surveys
Teacher responses (after one year)
Rigor = 87%Relevance = 90%Relationships = 87%Leadership = 84%
Evaluation of Cohort 1 (June 2010)
Goals 4: Develop LeadersFinding:
Teacher EmpowermentBuilding Leadership TeamsSpecial Events 2 Assistant Principals Principals
Other Program Notes:
1.ACLD – PLUs 2.Troy University – graduate credit3.Doctoral Program (2 possibilities)4.Troy RIC Credit5.ALSDE – RTTT Applications6.ICLE and Others – Publication for
Replication
Funded for Year 3Story to be continued…
Thank you for your time and kind attention.
Funded for Year 3Story to be continued…
Thank you for your time and kind attention.
Diane T. Murphy, Ed.D.Executive DirectorEducational Leadership Center for the Wiregrass1532 Whatley DriveDothan, AL [email protected]