R. Watford DLP Assignment 1

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DLP Assignment 1.1

Ronica WatfordNCSU NELA Cohort III

October 16, 2013


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Bearfield Primary SchoolAhoskie, NC

Click on

the Bearto link tothe BPSwebsite
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Part 1: Assessing & EnhancingYour Schools Identity

Area ofAssessment

MissionStatementThe community of

Bearfield Primaryrecognizes studentsenter school withdifferentbackgrounds andexperiences. It isour belief that allchildren will besuccessful when theirlevel of developmentis challenged.

NotDemonstrated

No evidence of a written statement.

Developing Early stages or draft of a writtenstatement.

Proficient Written statement is in place andused on a periodic basis by the

school to lead school improvement

AccomplishedA written statement is in place and

used on a regular basis by the

school to lead school improvement.

Distinguished A written statement is in place andused as a central factor in leading

school improvement- pervasively

known and used throughout the

school community.


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Area ofAssessment

Vision

Hand inhand...Together, we

are making adifference.

Not

Demonstrated

No evidence of a writtenstatement.

Developing Early stages or draft of awritten statement.

Proficient Written statement is in place andused on a periodic basis by theschool to lead school improvement

Accomplished A written statement is in placeand used on a regular basis by the

school to lead schoolimprovement.

Distinguished A written statement is in placeand used as a central factor inleading school improvement-pervasively known and usedthroughout the school community.


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Area ofAssessment

Beliefs

We will work as ateam in a trustingenvironmentwhere everystudent will be

treated withdignity,experiencesuccess, and haveaccess to caringand supportiveadults.

Not

Demonstrated

No evidence of a writtenstatement.

Developing Early stages or draft of awritten statement.

Proficient Written statement is in place andused on a periodic basis by theschool to lead school improvement

Accomplished A written statement is in place

and used on a regular basis by theschool to lead schoolimprovement.

Distinguished A written statement is in place

and used as a central factor inleading school improvement-


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Part Two

Referencing the resource monograph,Developing Your Schools

Organizational Identity: Foundationof Collaborative LearningCommunities and NCSSE Standards

1.a, 1.b, and 1.c,. Justify yourassessment for each of these threecomponents of your schools identity.


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Part 2: Mission and Vision

Bearfield Primary has both a mission and vision statement that waswritten with input from staff, parent team representatives, andthe school improvement team.

The mission and vision are posted visibly in the school and on thewebsite.

The mission and vision are not communicated to build stakeholderunderstanding and support.

The mission and vision were written over a decade ago.

The BPS staff doesnt see the mission and vision as a commondirection of growth/achievement.

The mission and vision is mostly communicated by administration

in relation to student growth and academic achievement.


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Part 2: Core Values/BeliefStatement

Bearfield Primary has both a belief statement that was writtenwith input from staff, parent team representatives, and the schoolimprovement team.

The belief statement is posted visibly in the school and on thewebsite.

The belief statement was written over a decade ago.

The BPS staff have knowledge that the belief statement exist

however, they are not very knowledgeable of what it means.

The belief statement is not communicated to build stakeholderunderstanding and support.


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Next StepsHeading in theRight Direction

If a man knows not what harbor heseeks, any wind is the right wind.

- Seneca

1. Conduct discussions with a small

core team of staff, parents,students, and communitystakeholders regarding the desiredgoals of the school.


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Next Steps

2. Collectively with the small coreteam of stakeholders and the SPMT

team review the mission, vision andbelief statement to ensure that isappropriate for the school and can be

put into practice in the school,classrooms, and the community.


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Next Steps

3. Create an action plan to ensurethat the mission, vision, and belief

statement is the driving force in theschool, the classrooms, and thecommunity.

Ensure that the staff and studentslive the mission, vision, and beliefsdaily.


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Next Steps

4. Communicate the mission, vision,and belief statement with all

stakeholders by sending it home innewsletters, posting to the schoolwebsite, and posting in prominent

places around the school so that it isvisible to everyone who enters theschool campus.


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Assignment 1.2: Applying the PDCACycle for Continuous Improvement

Based on your data choice, apply thePDCA Cycle to this data and describe

your findings in each of the fourphases of the PDCA cycle.


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Assignment 1.2: 3rd GradeReading EOG Data


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BPS 3rd Grade Reading EOGData

The Goal: Increase 3rd Grade Reading EOG scores by20% during the 2013-2014 school year.


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The Plan Phase

Identify the root causes of 3rd grade reading proficiencybeing a high priority area.

Lack of implementation of evidence-based readingstrategies in the classroom setting.

Lack of student enjoyment and engagement in reading.

Lack of employing test-taking strategies during theassessment.

Set goals and identify strategies to ensure student growthon the 3rd grade Reading EOG.

Track and graph reading 3D data weekly.

Inform parents of Reading Tips to utilize at home.

NELA Intern Project ( student engagement via literacythrough technology).


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The Do Phase

Weekly PLC meetings to disaggregate and discussstudent reading data.

Communicate with parents through newsletters,school website, or the Remind 101 text alertsystem monthly to share Reading Tips they canutilize at home.

Host parent EOG/Literacy nights at BearfieldPrimary School.

Host professional development/send teachers toprofessional development offerings geared

towards Reading.


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The Check Phase

Gather examples of formative assessments used inthe classroom environment.

Gather and review Reading 3D data.Review Intervention Data Wall to discussstrengths and weaknesses of the intervention timeallotted in the regular schedule daily.

Hold discussions with staff regarding theeffectiveness of Reading 3D.


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The Act Phase

Continue to track and graph Reading 3D data.

Keep parents abreast to the changes in the

reading curriculum and how they can assist theirchild within the home environment.

Use data gathered from formative assessmentsand discussions to tailor professional development

sessions to the needs of the staff and students.


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Assignment 1.3: Personal Reflectionon

Strategic Leadership

Submit a written (No more than 250 words)personal reflection, or other creative product yourchoice, on why the North Carolina Principals and

Assistant Principal (NCPAPA) High PerformanceModel Identifies Strategic Leadership as thedriver of the seven NCSSE and what you as aschool leader will do to advance your current

leadership knowledge, skills, or dispositions in thisstandard to the Distinguished level ofperformance.


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The Road to ImprovementCollaborationCommitmentContinuous

Improvement

NCPAPA High Performance Modelidentifies strategic leadership as the

driver of the seven NCSSE.

As a school leader, I will seek to buildrelationships and to collaborate with all

stakeholders so that all voices are echoed

through the school mission, vision, and beliefstatement. I will also model and displaydispositions necessary to establish and

maintain a high-performing school.


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The Road to Improvement

I will seek to be transparent and honest, thus creating a safeplace to learn and grow for staff and students.

I will analyze data and make data-driven decisions that make apositive impact on student achievement.

I will gain insight into best practices by visiting model schoolprograms and reading current literature about strategicleadership.

I will continue to pursue my thirst for knowledge whileobserving, learning, reflecting, and growing during my

administrative internship.

I will seek opportunities to develop leadership in others,because an effective leader is measured by the leaders he/sheleaves behind.

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