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T H A T W O R K ST H A T W O R K S

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Think of good school (or system) leaders that you have known.

What made them successful?

Think of weak school (or system) leaders that you have known.

What made them unsuccessful?

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Bob MarzanoSenior Scholar

McREL

Tim WatersCEO

McREL

Brian McNulty VP Field Services

McREL

A BLEND OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICAL ADVICE

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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THAT WORKS

A comprehensive meta-analysis of the research on school

leadership and student achievement.

69 studies involving 2,802 schools, 1.4 million students,

and 14,000 teachers were reviewed.

21 Leadership Responsibilities were identified.

A substantial relationship exists between leadership and

student achievement.

The average correlation between leadership and student

achievement is .25.

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4. Change Agent (.30) – is willing to actively challenge the status quo

5. Culture (.29) – fosters shared beliefs & sense of community/cooperation

6. Outreach (.28) – is an advocate & spokesperson for the school to all stakeholders

7. Monitors/Evaluates (.28) – monitors the effectiveness of school practices & their impact on student learning

1. Situational Awareness (.33) – is aware of details and undercurrents in the school and addresses potential problems

3. Input (.30) – involves teachers in the design and implementation of important decisions and policies

2. Intellectual Stimulation (.32) – ensures that staff are aware of the most current theories & practices and discusses them

often

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11. Ideals/Beliefs (.25) – communicates and operates from strong ideals and beliefs about schooling

12. Focus (.24) – establishes clear goals and keeps those goals in the forefront of the school’s attention

13. Knowledge of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction (.24) – has a clear understanding of the teaching and learning dynamics and expects the same from others

14. Discipline (.24) – protects teachers from issues and influences that would detract from their teaching time or focus

08. Resources (.26) – provides teachers with materials & professional learning to support their work

10. Affirmation (.25) – recognizes and celebrates school accomplishments and acknowledges failures

09. Order (.26) – establishes a set of standard operating procedures

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18. Relationships (.19) – demonstrates an awareness of the personal aspects of teachers and staff

19. Visibility (.16) – has quality contact/interaction with teachers & students

20. Involvement of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction (.16) – is directly involved in the design & implementation of curriculum, assessment and instructional practices

21. Contingent Rewards (.15) – recognizes and rewards individual accomplishments

15. Communication (.23) – establishes strong lines of communication with teachers and among students

17. Optimizer (.20) – inspires and leads new and challenging innovations

16. Flexibility (.22) – adapts his or her leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with dissent

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KNOWLEDGE OF CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT & INSTRUCTIONKNOWLEDGE OF CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT & INSTRUCTION

INVOLVEMENT IN CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT & INSTRUCTION

INVOLVEMENT IN CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT & INSTRUCTION

Refers to the extent to which the school

leader is directly involved in the design & implementation

of curriculum, assessment & instruction activities at the

classroom level

Refers to the extent to which the school leader

is aware of best practices in curriculum,

assessment & instruction

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PrincipalA

Principal

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One standard deviation increase in a principal’s ability will result in a 10 percent

increase in student achievement.

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How are the 21 responsibilities interrelated?

How should the 21 Responsibilities be applied

to “real world” daily practice?

McREL’s FACTOR ANALYSIS

A 92-item survey was given to over 650 principals.

7 responsibilities positively associated with 2nd order change

4 responsibilities negatively associated with 2nd order change

Leadership Teams and shared responsibilities are vital.

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An extension of the past

Fits within existing paradigms

Consistent with prevailing values and norms

Can be implemented with existing knowledge and skills

Requires resources available to those responsible for implementing the innovations

There is common agreement that the innovation is necessary

Breaking with the past

Outside the existing paradigms

Conflicts with prevailing values and norms

Requires the acquisition of new knowledge and skills

Requires resources that are not currently available to those responsible for implementing the innovations

Only those who have a broad perspective of the school see that the innovation is necessary

First Order Change: perceived as . . .

Second Order Change:perceived as . . .

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N P U TC L T U R E

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During an innovation leaders may have to:

• Endure the perception that team spirit, cooperation, and common language have deteriorated as a result of the innovation.

CULTURE

• Endure the perception that communication has deteriorated as a result of the innovation.

COMMUNICATION

• Endure the perception that order and routine have deteriorated as a result of the innovation. ORDER

• Endure the perception that the level of input has deteriorated as a result of the innovation.

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STEP #1: Develop a strong Leadership Team

STEP #2: Distribute responsibilities throughout the Leadership Team

STEP #3: Select the Right Work

STEP #4: Identify the Order of Magnitude implied by the work that has been selected

STEP #5: Match the Management Style to the Order of Magnitude of the Change Initiative

ICE

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“None of us is as smart as all of us.” - Blanchard

Thomas Edison, when asked why he had a team of twenty-one assistants: “If I could solve all the problems myself, I would.”

“A demanding challenge tends to create a team.”- Katzenback &

Smith

GPS Roll Out

“Georgia will lead the Nation in Improving Student Achievement.” - Supt. Kathy Cox

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“Get the Right People on the Bus; then decide where to

drive it.” - Jim Collins, Good to Great

Choose your Leadership Team wisely. Surround yourself with the right

people. Then decide where your school is

going.If you select the right people,

motivation is never a problem

and dealing with change is

easier.Georgia will lead the nation in improving student achievement.

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SKILLSTALENTSTRAITS

ENERGY

MODELING

HUMOR

TECH SKILLS

RESPECTED

CREATIVITY

LEADERSHIP

KNOWLEDGE

PEOPLE SKILLS

WHAT DO YOU WANT ON YOUR TEAM?

INFLUENCE

CURIOSITY

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Does your team represent the best in your building?

Avoid Blockers but not Skeptics.

Avoid the “Yes” People Temptation.

Combine the Left and Right Brain Thinkers.

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Forming

Storming

Norming

Performing-Tuckman

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GEORGIA SCHOOL STANDARDS

EIGHT STRANDS OF QUALITYGEORGIA SCHOOL STANDARDS

EIGHT STRANDS OF QUALITY

CurriculumCurriculum

InstructionInstruction

AssessmentAssessment

Planning and OrganizationPlanning and Organization

Student, Family & Community SupportStudent, Family & Community Support

School CultureSchool CultureLeadershipLeadership

Professional LearningProfessional Learning

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THE REAL MAGIC BUS

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