Lake Views Problem Solving Teams Final
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Lake Views Problem Solving Teams
The Infancy Stage Began in 2000
Teacher Assistance Teams
Public Law 94-142
Team Members
School Psychologist
Social Worker
Regular Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher
The Infancy Stage Program was not successful at first
Today is incredibly successful
How can we analyze the growth of this program so we can LEARN from it as future educational leaders
The Tool: Four Frames AnalysisStructure Cultural
Human Resource Political
History of the PST’s through the Four Frames Lense ~Bolman and Deal 2007
Infancy Stage: Four Frames Analysis
Structure Lack of real structure.Focus on process rather than
outcomes. Data results not tied to
instruction. Program not built into school.
Human Resource• Mixed Results lead to
frustration and apathy
• Teachers as “independent contractors”
Political• Data rich but
information poor • Teacher skepticism &
lack of buy-in.
Cultural• Lack of consensus
and expectations.
Elementary Stage: Four Frames
Structure Organizational
Framework established
Focus on research Guiding philosophy
for process
Human Resource• Teamwork around
established goals• Data Retreats
Political• School board members
invited to data retreats • Board members as a
source of data
Cultural• Look towards
research • Emphasis on “best
practice”
Adolescent Stage: Four Frames
Structure Strong shared school
wide goals Measurable Goals Increased
communication among all involve parties
Human Resource• Teacher assistance to
change: training in defined best practices
Political• Power of success• District and
community buy-in.
Cultural• Celebrating success• focus of goal is
embedded in school culture